Car dealership: 2003 Dodge Sprinter
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. 5 NHTSA recall campaigns.
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- Recalls
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For sale
We do not have a 2003 Dodge Sprinter for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
2003 Dodge Sprinter: every figure
| Dimension | Sprinter 2500 Lwb Cargo Van High Roof | Sprinter 2500 Lwb Passenger Van High Roof | Sprinter 2500 Rwb Cargo Van | Sprinter 2500 Rwb Cargo Van High Roof | Sprinter 2500 Rwb Passenger Van | Sprinter 2500 Rwb Passenger Van High Roof | Sprinter 2500 Swb Cargo Van | Sprinter 2500 Swb Cargo Van High Roof | Sprinter 2500 Swb Passenger Van | Sprinter 2500 Swb Passenger Van High Roof | Sprinter 3500 Lwb Cargo Van High Roof | Sprinter 3500 Rwb Cargo Van | Sprinter 3500 Rwb Cargo Van High Roof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 6.59 m (259 in) | 6.59 m (259 in) | 5.63 m (222 in) | 5.63 m (222 in) | 5.63 m (222 in) | 5.63 m (222 in) | 4.89 m (193 in) | 4.89 m (193 in) | 4.89 m (193 in) | 4.89 m (193 in) | 6.59 m (259 in) | 5.63 m (222 in) | 5.63 m (222 in) |
| Width | 1.93 m (76 in) | 1.93 m (76 in) | 1.93 m (76 in) | 1.93 m (76 in) | 1.93 m (76 in) | 1.93 m (76 in) | 1.93 m (76 in) | 1.93 m (76 in) | 1.93 m (76 in) | 1.93 m (76 in) | 1.99 m (78 in) | 1.99 m (78 in) | 1.99 m (78 in) |
| Height | 2.59 m (102 in) | 2.59 m (102 in) | 2.37 m (93 in) | 2.59 m (102 in) | 2.37 m (93 in) | 2.59 m (102 in) | 2.37 m (93 in) | 2.59 m (102 in) | 2.37 m (93 in) | 2.59 m (102 in) | 2.59 m (102 in) | 2.37 m (93 in) | 2.59 m (102 in) |
| Wheelbase | 4.01 m (158 in) | 4.01 m (158 in) | 3.56 m (140 in) | 3.56 m (140 in) | 3.56 m (140 in) | 3.56 m (140 in) | 3.00 m (118 in) | 3.00 m (118 in) | 3.00 m (118 in) | 3.00 m (118 in) | 4.01 m (158 in) | 3.56 m (140 in) | 3.56 m (140 in) |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov); dimensions and curb weight are NHTSA vPIC Canadian vehicle specifications, by body. Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2003 Dodge Sprinter
- NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 20 complaints with NHTSA, most often about tires (11), engine and engine cooling (4) and electrical system (3). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16V833000 | 2016-11-17 | electrical system: instrument cluster/panel | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Dodge and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans manufactured June 30, 2003, to August 31, 2006. The instrument cluster on the affected vehicles fails to illuminate the BRAKE warning lamp in the instrument cluster during the vehicle start up... |
| 11V410000 | 2011-08-09 | engine and engine cooling:exhaust system | MERCEDES-BENZ USA (MBUSA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002- 2003 SPRINTER 2500 AND 3500 VANS SOLD AS DODGE AND FREIGHTLINER VEHICLES. THE INTAKE MANIFOLDS MAY HAVE CORRODED. A CHEMICAL REACTION INVOLVING SULFUR IN THE DIESEL FUEL THAT TAKES PLACE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS CAN LEAD TO THE FORMATION OF SULFURIC... |
| 09V418000 | 2009-10-29 | engine and engine cooling:exhaust system | SPRINTER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002 THROUGH 2003 VANS SOLD AS DODGE AND FREIGHTLINER VEHICLES. THE INTAKE MANIFOLDS MAY HAVE CORRODED. A CHEMICAL REACTION INVOLVING SULFUR IN THE DIESEL FUEL THAT TAKES PLACE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS CAN LEAD TO THE FORMATION OF SULFURIC ACID IN THE EXHAUST CHANNEL OF THE... |
| 08V339000 | 2008-07-24 | steering:column | SPRINTER IS RECALLING 10 MY 2001-2006 DODGE AND FREIGHTLINER 2500 AND 3500 VEHICLES. THE WELDING SEAM BETWEEN THE BRACKET AND STEERING COLUMN OF AFFECTED SPARE PARTS DOES NOT MEET DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS. THE RESULT OF AN OUT OF SPECIFICATION WELDING SEAM IS THAT THE STEERING COLUMN MAY DETACH FROM ITS INTERIOR... |
| 07V299000 | 2007-07-13 | interior lighting | ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH REAR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM, THE INTERIOR LAMP IS EQUIPPED WITH AN 18W LAMP AND A SCATTERING LENS. IN EXTREMELY HOT AND HUMID CONDITIONS, THE COMBINATION OF HEAT AND HUMIDITY, AND THE HEAT FROM THE LAMP DUE TO EXTREME LONG TERM OPERATION, CAN DISTORT THE SCATTERING LENS. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Buying the 2003 Dodge Sprinter
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 2003 Dodge Sprinter for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. Here is the 2003 Dodge Sprinter for buyers: fuel use, size, recalls and a test drive that lasts a week.
Before you sign for the Sprinter
Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. NHTSA has 20 owner complaints on file, mostly about tires, engine and engine cooling and electrical system. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay.
What the specs mean
No fuel-use rating is published for this model year, so we leave those figures out.
Room inside
A car body like this keeps the weight low, so it feels settled on the highway. At 6.59 m from bumper to bumper, it is long. Measure your parking spot or garage first.
Best uses
It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month. It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town.
Rent it for a week first
Rent the Sprinter for a week and see how it fits your life. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class.
Money matters
A pre-purchase inspection is a small cost next to the price of the car. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
Picking a year and a trim
If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it.
Questions first?
Tell us the car you are considering, and we will help where we can.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2003 Dodge Sprinter from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2003 Dodge Sprinter for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2003 Dodge Sprinter
Does CarmaCars sell the 2003 Dodge Sprinter?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2003 Dodge Sprinter before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2003 Dodge Sprinter have recalls?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.