2019 Spartan GladiatorProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2019 Spartan Gladiator. It is covered by 14 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-654 the manufacturer reports only 3% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 9, 2021. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2019 Spartan Gladiator has problems

0 complaints 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

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

14 recalls

2019 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.

100%repaired · 2021 Q2

Equipment

Recall 21V-436 · Jun 9, 2021 · 1 vehicles · 1 repaired

Risk. Inability to use the wireless remote controller can hinder firefighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

100%repaired · 2020 Q2

Parking brake

Recall 20V-203 · Apr 8, 2020 · 9 vehicles · 9 repaired

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,…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

100%repaired · 2020 Q2

Parking brake

Recall 20V-163 · Mar 20, 2020 · 4 vehicles · 4 repaired

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,…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

22%repaired · 2021 Q2

Conventional: air

Recall 20V-138 · Mar 10, 2020 · 86 vehicles · 19 repaired

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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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100%repaired · 2020 Q1

Service brakes

Recall 19V-874 · Dec 10, 2019 · 2 vehicles · 2 repaired

Risk. If additional distance is needed to stop the vehicle, there would be an increased risk of crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

54%repaired · 2021 Q1

Supply: reservoir/tank

Recall 19V-828 · Nov 19, 2019 · 94 vehicles · 51 repaired

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,…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

27%repaired · 2021 Q1

Supply: reservoir/tank

Recall 19V-674 · Sep 23, 2019 · 1,746 vehicles · 477 repaired

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,…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

46%repaired · 2020 Q4

Steering: hydraulic power assist system

Recall 19V-523 · Jul 12, 2019 · 234 vehicles · 107 repaired

Risk. A loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

37%repaired · 2020 Q2

Service brakes, air

Recall 18V-932 · Dec 26, 2018 · 138 vehicles · 51 repaired

Risk. A delay in the brakes releasing may hinder vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

6%repaired · 2020 Q1

Equipment

Recall 18V-691 · Oct 3, 2018 · 923 vehicles · 58 repaired

Risk. If the EMS cabinets become loose during a crash, the cabinets may become projectiles, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

3%repaired · 2020 Q1

Exterior lighting: brake lights

Recall 18V-654 · Sep 21, 2018 · 95 vehicles · 3 repaired

Risk. If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

45%repaired · 2019 Q4

Electrical system: wiring

Recall 18V-440 · Jun 29, 2018 · 865 vehicles · 385 repaired

Risk. If the battery positive cable arcs, it can increase the risk of a fire.

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

2019 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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