repaired · 2020 Q1
Service brakes
Risk. An increase in stopping distance increases the risk of crash.
2018 Spartan GladiatorProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2018 Spartan Gladiator. It is covered by 13 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-350 the manufacturer reports only 1% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 30, 2019. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Spartan Gladiator has problems
0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
13 recalls
2018 Spartan 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 · 2020 Q1
Service brakes
Risk. If additional distance is needed to stop the vehicle, there would be an increased risk of crash.
repaired · 2021 Q1
Supply: reservoir/tank
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,…
repaired · 2021 Q1
Supply: reservoir/tank
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,…
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repaired · 2020 Q4
Steering: hydraulic power assist system
Risk. A loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q3
Service brakes
Risk. An increase in stopping distance increases the risk of crash.
repaired · 2020 Q2
Service brakes, air
Risk. A delay in the brakes releasing may hinder vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q1
Equipment
Risk. If the EMS cabinets become loose during a crash, the cabinets may become projectiles, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2020 Q1
Exterior lighting: brake lights
Risk. If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2019 Q4
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. If the battery positive cable arcs, it can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2019 Q4
Electrical system
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.
repaired · 2019 Q3
Service brakes, air
Risk. A loss of air to the air brake system could increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2018 Q4
Fuel system, diesel
Risk. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
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
2018 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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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
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