2008 Dodge Sprinter Passenger Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Benefiting from Chrysler's now defunct partnership with Daimler, the 2008 Dodge Sprinter boasts Mercedes Benz engineering and European styling - not something you'd expect from a full-size passenger and cargo van used mainly for shuttle purposes. For 2008, the van adds a four-person fourth-row bench seat, boosting seating capacity from 10 to 12. An emergency exit window is standard on all trims, and new options include front bucket swivel seats and a power sliding side door.
There are two trims for the 2008 Sprinter that differ mainly in wheelbase size. Both the 2500 144WB and 2500 170WB feature four rows of seating and up to either 141 or 187 cubic feet of cargo capacity, respectively. Both run on a 3.0-liter turbodiesel V6 that gets 154 hp and 280 ft-lbs of torque. An optional 3.5-liter gas V6 gets 254 hp and 250 ft-lbs. Both are paired with a 5-speed automatic with manual mode. Dodge claims the 2008 Sprinter wins best-in-class in a number of categories, including interior room, cargo capacity, widest side door (51 inches), and widest-opening rear door (270 degrees). This gives the 2008 Sprinter the edge in comfort and access, important considerations for a shuttle. Owners also have a choice of roof height, either 65 inches or an impressive 76.4 inches, which allows tall passengers to enter and exit standing up.
All trims feature Mercedes-Benz-like interiors and safety equipment. ABS brakes, dual front airbags, and traction and stability control are all standard, with the option to add side curtain airbags, parking sensors, and a rearview camera. Full power features, a CD player, tilt steering, and 16-inch wheels are also standard, but there are plenty of luxurious options, such as cruise control, heated seats, rear climate control, and a sunroof. Passenger vans can be arranged to seat either 7, 9, 10, or 12 passengers.
The 2008 Dodge Sprinter is longer, taller, and wider than most of its U.S. competitors, but it drives surprisingly little like a van and more like a manageable SUV. This ease of handling is one of its highlights, along with interior configurability, roominess, and high-grade materials. The biggest drawback is its weak V6 engines, which allow the Sprinter to tow only 5,000 pounds.
Published Aug 8, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
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Hard to backup and go foward. Just changed the air filter; and had a Cb radio instlled. The power is supplied from the buss bar for the box.
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2008 Dodge Sprinter Passenger Pricing
Original MSRP
$38,785 to $43,400Price range
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4th Row Seats
Bench seat
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Driver only side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 13
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.8 · Front brake width: 1.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.7 · Rear brake width: .63 · Rear brakes: disc
Convenience Features
Assist handle: rear · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Glove compartment: lockable · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: rear · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Storage: door pockets
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 4.10
Engine
Alternator: 200 amps
Exterior Features
Paint: metallic · Rear trunk/liftgate: barn · Side door type: passenger-side manual sliding
Header
Option Delete: Generic
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of fourth row headrests: 3 · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3 · Number of third row headrests: 3
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlight cleaners: high pressure washers · Headlights: Xenon
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
OEM roof height: standard · Rear sunroof: power glass · Sunroof: power glass
Safety
Parking sensors: front and rear
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Passenger Seating: 9 · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: transverse leaf springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: leaf springs · Rear Suspension Classification: solid live axle · Rear Suspension Type: multi-leaf · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Third Row Seat
Type: bench
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Run flat tires: puncture sealing compound with electric compressor · Spare tire size: full-size matching · Wheels: aluminum
Towing and Hauling
Tow hooks: front · Trailer wiring: 7-pin
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Rear quarter windows: swing out · Rear wiper: with washer
4th Row Seats
Bench seat
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 13
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.8 · Front brake width: 1.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.7 · Rear brake width: .63 · Rear brakes: disc
Convenience Features
Assist handle: rear · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: rear · Glove compartment: lockable · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Storage: door pockets
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.92
Engine
Alternator: 200 amps
Exterior Features
Paint: special factory paint · Rear trunk/liftgate: barn · Side door type: passenger-side manual sliding
Header
Option Delete: Generic
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of fourth row headrests: 3 · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3 · Number of third row headrests: 3
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlight cleaners: high pressure washers · Headlights: Xenon
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
OEM roof height: high · Rear sunroof: power glass
Safety
Parking sensors: front and rear
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Passenger Seating: 9 · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: transverse leaf springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: leaf springs · Rear Suspension Classification: solid live axle · Rear Suspension Type: multi-leaf · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Third Row Seat
Type: bench
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Run flat tires: puncture sealing compound with electric compressor · Spare tire size: full-size matching · Wheels: painted steel
Towing and Hauling
Tow hooks: front · Trailer wiring: 7-pin
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Rear quarter windows: swing out · Rear wiper: with washer