Car leasing: 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. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
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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.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
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 |
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| 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
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 2003 Dodge Sprinter for sale by us right now. CarmaCars is not a leasing company. You can rent month to month and stop at the end of any booking. Before you buy the 2003 Dodge Sprinter, here is what the figures say and what to look at.
A buyer's checks
There are 5 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.
Reading the spec sheet
The EPA does not rate this model year for fuel use; heavier trucks and vans are often not rated.
Best uses
It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town. It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going.
Space and size
A car body like this keeps the weight low, so it feels settled on the highway. NHTSA's Canadian figures put it at 6.59 m long. Measure your parking spot or garage first.
A longer test drive
A test week in the Sprinter tells you more than any review. If the Sprinter is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience.
Picking a year and a trim
Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary.
What it costs to run
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.
Get an offer
Ask us anything about renting before you buy.
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.
Ask us about the 2003 Dodge Sprinter
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.