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2015 Spartan AdvantageProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2015 Spartan Advantage, most often about the engine. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-350 the manufacturer reports only 1% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 1%Owner complaints11 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage4kEngine, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 29, 2018. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2015 Spartan Advantage has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2015 Spartan Advantage 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.

1%repaired · 2019 Q3

Service brakes, air

Recall 18V-350 · May 29, 2018 · 309 vehicles · 4 repaired

Risk. A loss of air to the air brake system could increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

21%repaired · 2016 Q4

Tires: valve

Recall 15V-448 · Jul 15, 2015 · 212 vehicles · 44 repaired

Risk. If the valve stems rub against the brake caliper, a hole may develop causing the tire to deflate suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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.

Best & worst years

2015 vs. every other Advantage 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 Advantage median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Advantage owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 SPARTAN ADVANTAGE. WHILE STATIONARY, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WITHOUT WARNING. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES SUSTAINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,000.
Complaint 10936242 · Dec 19, 2016 · 4,000 miles

Own a 2015 Advantage?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.