Spartan Gladiator problems by model year

Updated Oct 11, 2026 from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 2 owner complaints and 60 recalls on file for the Spartan Gladiator (2005–2020).

Complaints: 2
Recalls: 60
Model years: 16
Worst year: —

Complaints by model year

NHTSA complaints per Spartan Gladiator model year. Click a bar for details.

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 Gladiator model year

Year	Complaints	Recalls	Top problem
2020 Gladiator	1	7	Visibility & Wipers
2019 Gladiator	0	14	—
2018 Gladiator	0	13	—
2017 Gladiator	0	15	—
2016 Gladiator	0	14	—
2015 Gladiator	0	26	—
2014 Gladiator	1	28	Electrical System
2013 Gladiator	0	29	—
2012 Gladiator	0	24	—
2011 Gladiator	0	26	—
2010 Gladiator	0	29	—
2009 Gladiator	0	23	—
2008 Gladiator	0	21	—
2007 Gladiator	0	16	—
2006 Gladiator	0	12	—
2005 Gladiator	0	9	—

Most common Spartan Gladiator problem areas (all years)

Electrical System
1 complaints
Visibility & Wipers
1 complaints

Spartan Gladiator recalls

Recall 21V436000Jun 9, 20211 vehiclesModel years 2019–2020
Risk: Inability to use the wireless remote controller can hinder firefighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.
Recall 20V203000Apr 8, 20209 vehiclesModel years 2019–2020
Risk: If the air line comes out of the fitting while the vehicle is in motion, the park brake can inadvertently be applied and the vehicle could suddenly decelerate, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 20V163000Mar 20, 20204 vehiclesModel years 2019–2020
Risk: If the air line comes out of the fitting while the vehicle is in motion, the park brake can inadvertently be applied and the vehicle could suddenly decelerate, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 20V138000Mar 10, 202086 vehiclesModel years 2019–2020
Risk: If the park brake is applied while the vehicle is in motion, the vehicle may suddenly decelerate and experience a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 19V925000Dec 30, 20192 vehiclesModel years 2018–2019
Risk: An increase in stopping distance increases the risk of crash.
Recall 19V874000Dec 10, 20192 vehiclesModel years 2018–2019
Risk: If additional distance is needed to stop the vehicle, there would be an increased risk of crash.
Recall 19V828000Nov 19, 201994 vehiclesModel years 2005–2020
Risk: Without the control line being pressure-protected, in the event the control line is severed, air may suddenly be lost from the service reservoir system, causing the brakes to apply unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 19V674000Sep 23, 20191,746 vehiclesModel years 2005–2020
Risk: Without the control line being pressure-protected, in the event the control line is severed, air may suddenly be lost from the service reservoir system, causing the brakes to apply unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 19V523000Jul 12, 2019234 vehiclesModel years 2014–2020
Risk: A loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash.
Recall 19V360000May 13, 201992 vehiclesModel years 2018–2019
Risk: An increase in stopping distance increases the risk of crash.
Recall 19V338000Apr 30, 201945 vehiclesModel years 2005–2016
Risk: If the aerial device becomes unstable, the device may fall, increasing the risk of an injury.
Recall 18V932000Dec 26, 2018138 vehiclesModel years 2011–2019
Risk: A delay in the brakes releasing may hinder vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 18V691000Oct 3, 2018923 vehiclesModel years 2005–2019
Risk: If the EMS cabinets become loose during a crash, the cabinets may become projectiles, increasing the risk of injury.
Recall 18V654000Sep 21, 201895 vehiclesModel years 2017–2019
Risk: If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 18V440000Jun 29, 2018865 vehiclesModel years 2010–2019
Risk: If the battery positive cable arcs, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Recall 18V424000Jun 25, 20181,243 vehiclesModel years 2009–2018
Risk: A loss of power to the pump control module can cause a loss of water pressure for fighting fires, thereby increasing the risk of injury.
Recall 18V350000May 29, 2018309 vehiclesModel years 2005–2018
Risk: A loss of air to the air brake system could increase the risk of a crash.
Recall 18V206000Mar 29, 201811 vehiclesModel years 2005–2007
Risk: A wheel separation from the vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Recall 17V722000Nov 16, 201734 vehiclesModel years 2014–2017
Risk: A reduction in water pressure may hinder fire fighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.
Recall 17V403000Jun 27, 201728 vehiclesModel years 2017–2018
Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Recall 17V351000May 31, 2017721 vehiclesModel years 2010–2014
Risk: A starter motor that overheats may increase the risk of a fire.
Recall 17V294000May 1, 201718 vehiclesModel years 2008–2017
Risk: If the operator follows the incorrect directions and believes that the supplemental front park brake is applied when it is not, the vehicle may unexpectedly roll, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 17V160000Mar 13, 20172,783 vehiclesModel years 2011–2017
Risk: A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 16V688000Sep 23, 20169 vehiclesModel years 2005–2010
Risk: If the tiller frame fully cracks, the vehicle may be unstable, increasing the risk of injury to someone on the ladder.
Recall 16V676000Sep 19, 2016264 vehiclesModel years 2010–2017
Risk: An intermittent loss of power steering assist could increase the risk of a crash.

Other Spartan 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