repaired · 2017 Q1
Cooling system: fan
Risk. If the engine area is open and the cooling fan is operating and detaches, someone nearby may be injured.
2005 Spartan K3Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2005 Spartan K3, most often about the back over prevention. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 15V-549 the manufacturer reports only 25% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 1, 2015. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2005 Spartan K3 has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Back over prevention
1Electrical system
1Equipment
1Exterior lighting
1Interior lighting
1Latches/locks/linkages
1Power train
1Seats
1Service brakes, air
22 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Back over prevention | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Interior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes, air | 1 | 0 |
| 2 other systems | 2 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2005 Spartan K3 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.
no report yet
Engine and engine cooling
Risk. AN OIL LEAK MAY RESULT IN A FIRE HAZARD.
no report yet
Engine and engine cooling
Risk. AN OIL LEAK COULD CAUSE A FIRE THAT MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
no report yet
Steering: linkages
Risk. DRIVERS WILL LOSE STEERABILITY OF THE VEHICLE AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
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
2005 vs. every other K3 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 K3 median. How we score
'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 K3 owners report
Recent back over prevention complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
VEHICLE: 2005 TRAVEL SUPREME ENVOY MODEL 38DS04 CLASS A MOTOR HOME WITH SPARTAN CHASSIS. DANGEROUSLY DEFECTIVE DRIVELINE DUE TO DEFECTIVE /MISTAKEN REVERSED ASSEMBLY CAUSING SEVERE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION VIBRATION WHEN DRIVING AND POTENTIAL DROP OUT ON ROAD CAUSING UNDUE WEAR TO ALL DRIVELINE…
Own a 2005 K3?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.