EMISSIONS RECALL. MANUFACTURER FCA TOTALLY UNRESPONSIVE. HOURS ON PHONE. DEALERS TOO CANNOT GET RESPONSE, VEHICLE COMPUTER SHUTS ENGINE OFF ON HIGHWAY AS ENGINE DETECTS PROBLEM. TRUCK CAN THEN BE RESTARTED USUALLY. FUMES BEGINNING. EUROPE SUING MANUFACTURER OVER THIS AND EPA MAY BE.FCA RECALL # IS T21
2006 Dodge Sprinter engine problems
moderate 14 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $3,100
Complaints
14
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$3,100
What owners are reporting 12 most recent
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE SPRINTER 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD INDEPENDENTLY DECELERATE FROM ANY SPEED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER REPLACED THE TURBO RESONATOR YET THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE DEALER ALSO REPLACED THE AIR FILTER TO NO AVAIL. THE DEALER ACKNOWLEDGED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LOSING POWER ABNORMALLY BUT COULD NOT PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE REPAIR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE W…
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Sprinter 2500. The contact received notification of Emissions Recall T21 Reprogram Engine Control Unit. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power and carbon monoxide fumes were coming into the cabin of the travel trailer and setting off the carbon monoxide alarm. Police have also warned the contact that there would be…
RESONATOR FAILURE ON A 2006 DODGE SPRINTER (WINNEBAGO VIEW). WHEN THE RESONATOR BREAKS, IT POSES A SIGNIFICANT DANGER OF AN ACCIDENT OCCURRING DUE TO THE SUDDEN AND COMPLETE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. THIS SUDDEN RAPID DECELERATION WITHOUT ANY WARNING SIGN OF ANY KIND CAUSES A SERIOUS AND UNACCEPTABLE SAFETY HAZARD NOT ONLY TO US BUT ALSO TO ANY OTHER PERSON ON THE ROAD. IT HAS BROKEN DOWN ON MAY 17, …
2006 DODGE SPRINTER 2500 HC PASSENGER APPROX. 23K MILES, 2 YEARS OLD, UNDER CHRYSLER FULL WARRANTY 1. VEHICLE STOPS RUNNING ALTOGETHER WHILE IN DRIVE, TOTAL ENGINE CUT-OUT, BATTERY LIGHT COMES ON UPON SLOWING AT AN INTERSECTION, TURNING A CORNER AT SLOW RATE OF SPEED. YOU CAN PUT VAN IN NEUTRAL AND IMMEDIATELY RE-START IT AND IT RUNS FINE. 2. THIS TENDS TO HAPPEN ONLY IN HOT WEATHER, IN THE HE…
AUGUST 22, 2010, I WAS ON I 25 IN MY WINNEBAGO ITASCA NAVION TRAVELING AT 60 TO 70 MPH AND SUDDENLY LOST POWER. I STOPPED, GOT MORE DIESEL AND STARTED DRIVING AT LOWER SPEEDS BY STILL LOST POWER AND COULD BARELY CLIMB HILLS. I WAS JUST LIMPING ALONG WITH MY EMERGENCY FLASHERS ON HOPING I WOULDN'T BE REARENDED. THE MODEL IS 2006 WITH A MERCEDES/BENZ 5 CYLINDER TURBO ENGINE WITH 19,500 MILES ON…
RESONATOR FAILED AT 15,200 MILES CAUSING A DANGEROUS SITUATION. MY SPRINTER WAS PURCHASED FROM MAXWELL DODGE IN AUSTIN TX ON MY BEHALF BY SPORTSMOBILE IN AUSTIN WHO DID AN RV CONVERSION ON IT. THE NEAREST AUTHORIZED DEALER FROM MY HOME IS MOSS BROTHERS DODGE IN SAN BERNARDINO CA THEY REPLACED THE RESONATOR ON 9/18/09 WITH MILEAGE AT L5,308. WITH REPORTS OF MULTIPLE FAILURES, INCLUDING FAILURE…
2006 DODGE SPRINTER 2500 T1 EXTENDED PASSENGER APPROX. 23K MILES, 2 YEARS OLD, UNDER CHRYSLER FULL WARRANTY 1. VEHICLE STOPS RUNNING ALTOGETHER WHILE IN DRIVE, TOTAL ENGINE CUT-OUT, BATTERY LIGHT COMES ON UPON SLOWING AT AN INTERSECTION, TURNING A CORNER AT SLOW RATE OF SPEED. YOU CAN PUT VAN IN NEUTRAL AND IMMEDIATELY RE-START IT AND IT RUNS FINE. 2. THIS TENDS TO HAPPEN IN THE HEAT OF THE…
I WAS DRIVING ON A RELATIVELY FLAT ROAD AND HEARD A POP NOISE FROM THE ENGINE AREA AND THE VEHICLE LOST APPROXIMATELY 40 TO 60% ENGINE POWER, I WAS ABLE TO GET IT TO MY HOME LESS THAN 5 MILES DISTANCE, I GOT IT INTO A SHOP FOR REPAIRS AND THEY WERE NOT AN AUTHORIZED WARRANTY REPAIR SHOP, WHICH COST ME $404. I THEN HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED REPAIR FACILITY APPROXIMATELY 35 MILES AWAY.
MY DODGE SPRINTER, 2006, WINNEBAGO'S TURBO RESONATOR HAS FAILED ON ME TWICE, 11-5-2007 AND 5-28-2010. THE FAILURE IS FAST AND THE SPRINTER GOES DOWN TO 10 TO 40 MPH WHICH IS VERY DANGEROUS! CHRYSLER HAS REPLACED THE RESONATOR BOTH TIMES BUT OBVIOUSLY IT WILL FAIL AGAIN! *TR
Common questions
How serious is the engine problem on the 2006 Dodge Sprinter?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 14 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $3,100 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the engine typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $3,100 for engine repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to engine?
No active recalls currently cover engine issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
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