Menu

2014 Spartan K3Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2014 Spartan K3. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-676 the manufacturer reports only 36% of affected cars repaired.

–
CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls7Lowest 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 2014 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.

7 recalls

2014 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 →

Show 3 more recalls
61%repaired · 2016 Q2

Steering: linkages

Recall 14V-812 · Dec 23, 2014 · 277 vehicles · 168 repaired

Risk. If the steering linkage separates, a loss of steering control would occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

56%repaired · 2016 Q2

Service brakes, air

Recall 14V-747 · Nov 24, 2014 · 1,059 vehicles · 590 repaired

Risk. The reduced air pressure levels may reduce braking performance and/or the parking brakes could reapply, increasing the risk of a crash.

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

2014 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

Own a 2014 K3?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.