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2009 Dodge Sprinter

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2009 Sprinter.

Body VAN

The 2009 Dodge Sprinter is a VB‑platform cargo van that carries a 13.2‑quart oil capacity (including filter) and accepts 0W‑30, 0W‑40 or 5W‑30 lubricants, underscoring its service‑oriented engineering. Across its 2003‑2009 production run, the model peaked in owner grievances in 2008 with 74 complaints, yet the 2009 year recorded a striking low of just three complaints despite four recalls and air‑bag issues topping the problem list. This sharp drop places the 2009 Sprinter at the most reliable point in the generation’s history, offering researchers a baseline of relative durability amid its broader complaint trends.

Model year200920062005200420032002

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity13.2 qt w/ filterOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-30 / 0W-40 / 5W-30OEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 49 DIESEL · 850 DIESEL CCA battery, OE oil filter 05175572AA. Note the factory engine oil filter, engine air filter, fuel filter and front wiper blades are now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 49 DIESEL · 850 DIESEL CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizePassangerOEM · verified
Wheel / rim6.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter05175572AA discontinued · alt 05175573AA
Engine air filter68066165AA discontinued
Fuel filter05175429AB discontinued
BatteryBBH8F001AA
Front wiper blades68055456AA discontinued
Thermostat68014045AB
Cabin air filter68535605AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length232.7 in
Overall width79.5 in
Overall height96.5 in
Wheelbase144.5 in
Curb weight4784 lb
Track (front / rear)67.7 / 68.5 in

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 13.2 qt w/ filter of 0W-30 / 0W-40 / 5W-30 engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity5.3
Brake FluidDOT 3
Engine CoolantHOAT · MS9769
Engine Oil0W-30 · 0W-40 · 5W-30 · 5W-40
Engine Oil Capacity13.2 qt w/ filter
Power Steering FluidATF +4

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts16 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts18.4 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts21 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts17 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Leaf Spring to Axle (U-bolts)125.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Chassis BracketSRW: 70.0 DRW: 136.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Rear ShackleSRW: 66.0, DRW: 136.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring Rear Shackle to Chassis BracketSRW: 63.0, DRW: 136.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)100 rpm

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Oil GroupPAG
Standard BCI Group Number49 DIESEL
Standard BCI Cranking Performance850 DIESEL cca
Standard BCI Group Number49 DIESEL
Standard BCI Cranking Performance850 DIESEL cca

Service checks

Pressure Test15, Pressure should not exceed 20 psi.
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief18-21 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum57.0 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum61.0 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)58.0-65.0 psi
Engine Compression100

Brakes

OtherDUAL REAR WHEELS / SINGLE REAR WHEELS
Torque Caliper to Bracket8MM PIN BOLTS: 25, 10MM PIN BOLTS: 48 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.040; Rear: 0.040 in
OtherDUAL REAR WHEELS / SINGLE REAR WHEELS
Rotor Runout Limit0.0011 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.102 in / 0.63 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.102 in / 0.63 in
Rotor Minimum Machining0.984 in / 0.551 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Torque to Knuckle — tightening sequence 1 stages
140
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1154 ft. lbs., step 2: 180 degrees.154 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Coat all bolts with clean engine oil. · M10 Bolts

110.0 ft. lbs.10 ft. lbs
244.0 ft. lbs.44 ft. lbs
390 degrees90 degrees
490 degrees90 degrees
490 degrees; M8 Bolts90 degrees
115.0 ft. lbs.15 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; coolant at 180,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 180,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Fuel Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
At 30,000 miBody Fasteners (torque) · Frame Fasteners (torque)
Every 30,000 miBattery (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 60,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)
Every 90,000 miDiesel Particulate Filter (inspect)
At 180,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Owner how-tos

Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.

Common procedures

Key fob — remote (RKE) programming programming new fob buttons Dealer tool OEM · verified
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
WhyTransmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module
Anti-theft (SKIS) — module initialization after immobilizer module replacement Dealer tool OEM · verified
When neededAfter Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool
Also requiredThe vehicle's four-digit PIN code

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2009 Dodge Sprinter sits at the very end of a generation that saw complaint volumes rise sharply from 15 in 2003 to a peak of 74 in 2008, then collapse to just 3 in the target year. Recalls followed a similar arc, dropping from a high of 10 in 2007 to 4 in 2009, while investigations disappeared after 2004. The only complaints logged for 2009 are in the Air Bags category, and the year records zero crash or fire complaints. This steep decline in reported problems suggests that many of the earlier design flaws were resolved by the final model year. The 2009 Dodge Sprinter is a notably clean year within this generation, making it a compelling used purchase provided the four open recalls are addressed.

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
22
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
3
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 3 complaints on record, top 1 components.

Air Bags3

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 22 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
LI14.20-N-0738672025-04-25EngineEGR Valve Diagnosis and Cleaning Procedure using TUNAP 926® on 906, 907 Sprinter with…
LI82.35-N-0789302025-03-10Visibility/WiperWarning Lamp "Washer Fluid Empty" Yet Reservoir Is Not Empty Complaint: Warning lamp…
LI47.10-N-0790102025-03-10Fuel/Propulsion SystemProcedure for When Diesel Fuel Tank is Filled with Incorrect Fuel Type Complaint…
LI14.20-N-0738672025-03-10Fuel/Propulsion SystemEGR Valve Diagnosis and Cleaning Procedure Complaint A: The engine is jolting/bucking…
LI07.70-N-0788242025-02-11Fuel/Propulsion SystemComplaint Fault code P06DA00 is found current or stored in engine control unit. Check…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2009 Sprinter take?

13.2 qt w/ filter of 0W-30, 0W-40, 5W-30, 5W-40 MEETING MERCEDES SPECIFICATION MB228.51, MB229.31 OR MB229.51, per the factory manual.

Does the 2009 Sprinter have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.