repaired · 2023 Q4
Parking brake
Risk. Unintentional vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
2021 Spartan Fire GladiatorProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2021 Spartan Fire Gladiator. It is covered by 16 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-871 the manufacturer reports only 0% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 7, 2023. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2021 Spartan Fire Gladiator has problems
0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
16 recalls
2021 Spartan Fire Gladiator recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2025 Q3
Parking brake
Risk. Unintentional vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
repaired · 2025 Q3
Equipment
Risk. Hinge pin separation from the hoist ring can result in hoist ring failure and increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2025 Q1
Linkages: tie rod assembly
Risk. Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2024 Q3
Linkages: tie rod assembly
Risk. Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2024 Q2
Electrical system
Risk. An overheated load center can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2024 Q2
Electrical system
Risk. Inoperable vehicle lighting can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q4
Power train: axle assembly
Risk. A fractured drive pinion may contact the brake drop hose, and unintentionally engage the parking brake without detection, or without the brake lights…
repaired · 2023 Q4
Fuel injection system: fuel rail
Risk. A high pressure fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2023 Q4
Power train: axle assembly
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…
repaired · 2023 Q2
Electrical system
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.
repaired · 2023 Q2
Hydraulic power assist: pump
Risk. A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q2
Electrical system
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.
repaired · 2023 Q1
Hydraulic power assist: pump
Risk. A loss of power steering assist may increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q1
Steering: critical fasteners
Risk. Difficulty steering, or the inability to steer in both directions, can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q3
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Risk. Operator of vehicle may not be able to read the LCD screen and may not be able to use buttons or both unless they reset the power.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Spartan Fire.
Best & worst years
2021 vs. every other Gladiator year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Gladiator median. How we score
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