2009 Dodge Sprinter Cargo Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The 2009 Dodge Sprinter Cargo Van is pricey and not very fuel efficient, though this doesn’t seem to bother most owners. The Sprinter makes up for these shortcomings in a big way, however, with the largest cargo capacity in its class. Designed to take on Chevrolet’s Express, Ford’s E-Series Wagons, and GMC’s Savana, the '09 Sprinter comes in two wheelbases, three lengths, and three roof heights. The Sprinter 2500 is classified as a three-quarter-ton van, and the 3500 is a one-ton. Both 144-inch and 170-inch wheelbases are offered for the Sprinter 2500 and 3500, and each can be delivered at 233 inches, 273 inches or (the extended version) 289 inches long. Cargo capacities for the Sprinter Cargo Van range from 318 cubic feet in the 2500 with standard 65-inch roof and 233-inch length to nearly 600 cubic feet in the Extended Length 3500 with 84-inch roof - what Dodge calls its mega roof. The Sprinter also offers a 76.4-inch roof height.
Both the Sprinter 2500 and 3500 for ’09 are rear-wheel drive only and powered by a 3.0-liter V6 turbodiesel that puts out 154 hp and is coupled with a five-speed overdrive transmission. Dodge claims an average of 20 mpg with the turbodiesel. The optional 254-hp, 3.5-liter gasoline engine offered in ’08 is no longer available.
The Sprinter Cargo Van sports double-opening rear and side cargo doors with a power-sliding side door available. Standard equipment in ‘09 includes air-conditioning, power windows, doors, and mirrors, a front stabilizer bar, a CD player, height-adjustable tilt-steering wheel, and 16-inch steel wheels. Optional equipment for both the 2500 and 3500 includes speed control, heated vinyl bucket seats, a six-disc CD player, a heated windshield with rain-sensitive wipers, heated exterior mirrors, and a power front sunroof.
Standard safety features for the 2009 Sprinter 2500 and 3500 include four-wheel disc ABS, Electronic Stability Program (ESP) with roll mitigation, traction control, and front airbags. Optional safety offerings include front seat side airbags, side curtain airbags, and the rear parking assist system. Crash test ratings are not available for the Sprinter.
Price and seat comfort were the only consistent complaints from owners of the ’08 Sprinter, with most owners satisfied by the Sprinter’s average fuel economy. Of course, all owners are impressed with the easy-access rear doors, the automanual transmission, and the smooth ride, but plain old hauling capacity is the true reason they own a Dodge Sprinter.
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Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Front passenger airbag delete · Dual front airbags · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 5
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
Comfort Features
Floor Material: rubber
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 · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Storage: door pockets
Doors
Rear door type: dual rear-hinged access doors · Side door type: sliding driver side door
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.92
Engine
Alternator: 200 amps
Exterior Features
Bumper color: gray · Front bumper color: gray · Mirror color: black · Mudguards: rear · Paint: special factory paint · Rear bumper color: gray · Rear trunk/liftgate: barn · Side door type: passenger-side manual sliding
Header
Option Delete: Generic
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlight cleaners: high pressure washers · Headlights: Xenon
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual
Roof
OEM roof height: standard · Rear moonroof: fixed glass · Rear sunroof: power glass · Roof rack color: black · Sunroof: power glass
Safety
Parking sensors: front and rear
Seatbelts
Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Upholstery: vinyl
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
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Run flat tires: puncture sealing compound with electric compressor · Spare tire size: full-size matching · Wheels: steel
Towing and Hauling
Tow hooks: front · Trailer wiring: 7-pin
Truck Features
Pickup truck sliding rear window: manual horizontal
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Rear wiper: with washer
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Front passenger airbag delete · Dual front airbags · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 5
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.8 · Front brake width: 1.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.9 · Rear brake width: 1.1 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Floor Material: rubber
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Glove compartment: lockable · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Reading lights: rear · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Storage: door pockets
Doors
Rear door type: dual rear-hinged access doors · Side door type: sliding driver side door
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 4.10
Engine
Alternator: 180 amps
Exterior Features
Bumper color: gray · Front bumper color: gray · Mirror color: black · Mudguards: rear · Paint: special factory paint · Rear bumper color: gray · Rear trunk/liftgate: barn · Side door type: passenger-side manual sliding
Header
Option Delete: Generic
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlight cleaners: high pressure washers · Headlights: Xenon
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Roof
OEM roof height: standard · Rear moonroof: fixed glass · Rear sunroof: power glass · Roof rack color: black
Safety
Parking sensors: front and rear
Seatbelts
Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Upholstery: vinyl
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
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Run flat tires: puncture sealing compound with electric compressor · Spare tire size: full-size matching · Wheels: steel
Towing and Hauling
Trailer wiring: 7-pin
Truck Features
Pickup truck sliding rear window: manual horizontal
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Rear wiper: with washer
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Front passenger airbag delete · Dual front airbags · Driver only side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 5
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
Comfort Features
Floor Material: rubber
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 · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Storage: door pockets
Doors
Rear door type: dual rear-hinged access doors · Side door type: sliding driver side door
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.92
Engine
Alternator: 200 amps
Exterior Features
Bumper color: gray · Front bumper color: gray · Mirror color: black · Mudguards: front · Paint: special factory paint · Rear bumper color: gray · Rear trunk/liftgate: barn · Side door type: passenger-side manual sliding
Header
Option Delete: Generic
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlight cleaners: high pressure washers · Headlights: Xenon
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals
Roof
OEM roof height: high · Rear moonroof: fixed glass · Rear sunroof: power glass · Roof rack color: black
Safety
Parking sensors: front and rear
Seatbelts
Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · 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
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
Truck Features
Pickup truck sliding rear window: manual horizontal
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Rear wiper: with washer
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Front passenger airbag delete · Dual front airbags · Driver only side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 5
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
Comfort Features
Floor Material: rubber
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Glove compartment: lockable · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks
Doors
Side door type: sliding driver side door
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.92
Engine
Alternator: 180 amps
Exterior Features
Bumper color: gray · Front bumper color: gray · Mirror color: black · Mudguards: front · Paint: metallic · Rear bumper color: gray · Rear trunk/liftgate: barn · Side door type: passenger-side manual sliding
Header
Option Delete: Generic
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlight cleaners: high pressure washers · Headlights: self-leveling
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual folding
Roof
OEM roof height: high · Rear moonroof: fixed glass · Rear sunroof: power glass · Roof rack color: black
Safety
Parking sensors: front and rear
Seatbelts
Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · 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
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
Truck Features
Pickup truck sliding rear window: manual horizontal
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Rear wiper: with washer
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Front passenger airbag delete · Dual front airbags · Driver only side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 5
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.8 · Front brake width: 1.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.9 · Rear brake width: 1.1 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Floor Material: rubber
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 · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Storage: door pockets
Doors
Rear door type: dual rear-hinged access doors · Side door type: sliding driver side door
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 4.10
Engine
Alternator: 220 amps
Exterior Features
Bumper color: gray · Front bumper color: gray · Mirror color: black · Mudguards: front · Paint: metallic · Rear bumper color: gray · Rear trunk/liftgate: barn · Side door type: passenger-side manual sliding
Header
Option Delete: Generic
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlight cleaners: high pressure washers · Headlights: Xenon
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals
Roof
OEM roof height: high · Rear moonroof: fixed glass · Rear sunroof: power glass · Roof rack color: black
Safety
Parking sensors: front and rear
Seatbelts
Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · 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
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
Trailer wiring: 7-pin
Truck Features
Pickup truck sliding rear window: manual horizontal
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Rear wiper: with washer
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Front passenger airbag delete · Dual front airbags · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 5
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.8 · Front brake width: 1.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.9 · Rear brake width: 1.1 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Floor Material: rubber
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Glove compartment: lockable · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Storage: door pockets
Doors
Side door type: sliding driver side door
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.92
Engine
Alternator: 220 amps
Exterior Features
Bumper color: gray · Front bumper color: gray · Mirror color: black · Mudguards: front · Paint: special factory paint · Rear bumper color: gray · Rear trunk/liftgate: barn · Side door type: passenger-side manual sliding
Header
Option Delete: Generic
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlight cleaners: high pressure washers · Headlights: Xenon
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual
Roof
OEM roof height: high · Rear moonroof: fixed glass · Rear sunroof: power glass · Roof rack color: black
Safety
Parking sensors: front and rear
Seatbelts
Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · 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
Telematics
Phone: pre-wired for phone
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
Trailer wiring: 7-pin
Truck Features
Pickup truck sliding rear window: manual horizontal
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Rear wiper: with washer