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2011 Spartan K3Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2011 Spartan K3. It is covered by 9 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-676 the manufacturer reports only 36% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls9Lowest repair rate 36%Owner complaints00 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem0—

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 31, 2017. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2011 Spartan K3 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.

9 recalls

2011 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.

60%repaired · 2018 Q4

Electrical system: starter assembly

Recall 17V-351 · May 31, 2017 · 721 vehicles · 434 repaired

Risk. A starter motor that overheats may increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

81%repaired · 2018 Q2

Front: control arm

Recall 17V-160 · Mar 13, 2017 · 2,783 vehicles · 2,258 repaired

Risk. A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

36%repaired · 2018 Q1

Hydraulic power assist: pump

Recall 16V-676 · Sep 19, 2016 · 264 vehicles · 95 repaired

Risk. An intermittent loss of power steering assist could increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

40%repaired · 2017 Q3

Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system

Recall 16V-313 · May 17, 2016 · 2,582 vehicles · 1,036 repaired

Risk. If hot exhaust gas contacts other components or materials, it can increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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65%repaired · 2015 Q1

Service brakes, air: antilock

Recall 13V-392 · Aug 30, 2013 · 113 vehicles · 73 repaired

Risk. This may increase stopping distance of the vehicle or cause the vehicle to pull to one side.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Vehicle speed control

Recall 11V-516 · Oct 17, 2011 · 1,294 vehicles

Risk. IF THE DRIVER ATTEMPTS TO CANCEL THE CRUISE CONTROL BY APPLYING THE BRAKE OR IF THE VEHICLE SPEED INCREASES AND THE DRIVER IS UNAWARE, THEY MAY HAVE REDUCED…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Engine and engine cooling

Recall 11V-425 · Aug 17, 2011 · 212 vehicles

Risk. IF THE INLET OR OUTLET SECTIONS DISCONNECT, HOT EXHAUST GASES CAN VENT PRIOR TO EXITING THE TAILPIPE, CREATING THE RISK OF COMBUSTION AND A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Service brakes, air

Recall 11V-412 · Aug 11, 2011 · 313 vehicles

Risk. In a condition where constant braking may be necessary, the air systems may deplete sooner than expected.

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

2011 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

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  • Caution
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