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2008 Spartan K2Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2008 Spartan K2, most often about the engine. It is covered by 8 safety recalls, and for recall 15V-548 the manufacturer reports only 20% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls8Lowest repair rate 20%Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage65kEngine, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 10, 2017. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2008 Spartan K2 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
Engine10
Engine and engine cooling10

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

8 recalls

2008 Spartan K2 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.

25%repaired · 2017 Q1

Cooling system: fan

Recall 15V-549 · Sep 1, 2015 · 1,212 vehicles · 306 repaired

Risk. If the engine area is open and the cooling fan is operating and detaches, someone nearby may be injured.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

20%repaired · 2017 Q1

Axle: non-powered axle assembly

Recall 15V-548 · Sep 1, 2015 · 440 vehicles · 90 repaired

Risk. If the wheel bearings overheat, there is an increased risk of a wheel end fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Drum: chamber

Recall 12V-429 · Sep 4, 2012 · 491 vehicles

Risk. As the brakes self-engage, the driver could lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 4 more recalls
–no report yet

Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages

Recall 09V-478 · Dec 16, 2009 · 70 vehicles

Risk. IF THE DRIVE PIN BECOMES DISENGAGED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY, IT COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE BRAKING FUNCTION AND/OR CAUSE THE BRAKE PEDAL TO…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Trailer hitches

Recall 08V-567 · Oct 28, 2008 · 2,621 vehicles

Risk. SUSPECT HITCHES MAY DEVELOP FRACTURES AND SUBSEQUENT SEPARATION MAY OCCUR, RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PEDESTRIAN HARM.

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

2008 vs. every other K2 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 K2 median. How we score

'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What K2 owners report

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

TURBO OULTET PIPE COMPLETELY SHEARED OFF. MANY PROBLEMS WITH SIMALAR MODELS AND WAS TOLD BY SPARTAN THAT THIS PARTICULAR MODEL WAS NOT FLAGGED. STRANGELY ENOUGH IT HAS THE EXACT SAME THING HAPPENING AS OTHER MODELS. DIESEL EXHAUST POURING IN TO CABIN OF COACH VERY BIG SAFETY HAZARD WITH CARBON…
Complaint 10944166 · Jan 10, 2017 · 65,000 miles

Own a 2008 K2?

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