Spartan Fire Gladiator problems by model year
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
NHTSA has 0 owner complaints and 32 recalls on file for the Spartan Fire Gladiator (2009–2026).
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 32
- Model years
- 18
- Worst year
- —
Complaints by model year
Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.
Every Spartan Fire Gladiator model year
| Year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Recalls | Top problem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Gladiator | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Gladiator | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | — |
| 2024 Gladiator | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | — |
| 2023 Gladiator | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | — |
| 2022 Gladiator | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | — |
| 2021 Gladiator | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | — |
| 2020 Gladiator | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | — |
| 2019 Gladiator | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | — |
| 2018 Gladiator | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | — |
| 2017 Gladiator | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | — |
| 2016 Gladiator | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Gladiator | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Gladiator | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — |
| 2013 Gladiator | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — |
| 2012 Gladiator | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — |
| 2011 Gladiator | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — |
| 2010 Gladiator | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — |
| 2009 Gladiator | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — |
Spartan Fire Gladiator recalls
Risk: A door that cannot be opened may trap occupants inside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: A door that cannot be opened may trap occupants inside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: Overextension of the cab tilt cylinder can cause the cab to drop, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: A broken bolt head can become a projectile, increasing the risk of an injury.
Risk: A delayed brake engagement can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: A broken fastener can allow the seat to move, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Risk: Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
Risk: Unintentional vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Risk: Unintentional vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Risk: Hinge pin separation from the hoist ring can result in hoist ring failure and increase the risk of injury.
Risk: A firetruck that is unable to pump water increases the risk of injury during a fire.
Risk: Steer axle assembly separation can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: Failure of the parking brake can result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: An overheated load center can increase the risk of a fire.
Risk: Inoperable vehicle lighting can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: A fractured drive pinion may contact the brake drop hose, and unintentionally engage the parking brake without detection, or without the brake lights activating, 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.
Risk: A fractured drive pinion may contact the brake drop hose, and unintentionally engage the parking brake or activate the brake lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: A loss of power to the pump control module can cause a loss of water pressure for fighting fires, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: If the LCD display becomes locked up or non-functional it can delay emergency efforts, which can increase the risk of injury.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Risk: A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: A loss of power to the pump control module can cause a loss of water pressure for fighting fires, increasing the risk of injury.
Other Spartan Fire models
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