Spartan problems, complaints & recalls
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
Owners have filed 13 safety complaints with NHTSA about Spartan vehicles in our database, and Spartan has issued 119 recall campaigns. Pick a model to see its problem areas and worst model years.
- Complaints
- 13
- Recalls
- 119
- Models
- 33
Spartan models with the most complaints
- 7 complaints
- 3 complaints
- 2 complaints
- 1 complaints
- 0 complaints
- 0 complaints
- 0 complaints
- 0 complaints
- 0 complaints
- 0 complaints
- 0 complaints
All Spartan models
| Model | Years | Complaints | Recalls | Most complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spartan K2 | 2005–2025 | 7 | 39 | — |
| Spartan K3 | 2005–2025 | 3 | 33 | — |
| Spartan Gladiator | 2005–2020 | 2 | 60 | — |
| Spartan Metrostar | 2005–2020 | 1 | 48 | — |
| Spartan Advantage | 2005–2018 | 0 | 6 | — |
| Spartan APG | 2009–2010 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Spartan Bus | 2011 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Spartan Defense Dept. Chassis Cab | 2014–2015 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Spartan Diamond | 2005–2018 | 0 | 8 | — |
| Spartan DR | 2013–2015 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Spartan Force | 2013 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Spartan Furion | 2008–2015 | 0 | 6 | — |
| Spartan Furion R/T | 2009–2010 | 0 | 2 | — |
| Spartan K1 | 2018–2024 | 0 | 6 | — |
| Spartan K4 | 2017–2025 | 0 | 11 | — |
| Spartan Metro Star | 2010–2011 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Spartan Metrostar-X | 2013 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Spartan MG | 2009–2012 | 0 | 2 | — |
| Spartan MM | 2005–2017 | 0 | 22 | — |
| Spartan MMP 100 | 2008–2010 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Spartan NG | 2009–2011 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Spartan NVS | 2013–2015 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Spartan RMA 103 | 2005–2009 | 0 | 2 | — |
| Spartan RMA 75 | 2005–2009 | 0 | 2 | — |
| Spartan RMP 100 | 2005–2011 | 0 | 2 | — |
| Spartan RV Chassis K1 | 2025 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Spartan RV Chassis K2 | 2024–2026 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Spartan RV Chassis K3 | 2024–2026 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Spartan RV Chassis K4 | 2025–2027 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Spartan SB | 2011–2017 | 0 | 5 | — |
| Spartan Spartan Force | 2012 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Spartan SU | 2011 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Spartan TDA | 2005–2010 | 0 | 2 | — |
Recent Spartan recalls
Risk: Brake lights that remain on may fail to alert other vehicles of the driver's intention, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Risk: A sudden loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: A sudden loss of drive power, or reduced visibility from a loss of head lights or windshield wipers can increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: The fasteners can break, allowing the suspension to shift and increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: The undersized air brake supply reservoir may provide an insufficient air supply to properly operate the brakes during repetitive braking, reducing braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: An incorrectly installed pneumatic parking brake interlock valve may cause the parking brake to inadvertently engage, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: An unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a disabled school bus may require an evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of injury to passengers.
Risk: A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: A high pressure fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology