repaired · 2023 Q2
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Risk. A blank instrument cluster display may be missing critical information such as the vehicle's speed and warning lights, which can increase the risk of a crash.
2018 Spartan K4Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2018 Spartan K4. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-360 the manufacturer reports only 54% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 29, 2021. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Spartan K4 has problems
0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2018 Spartan K4 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.
repaired · 2020 Q3
Service brakes
Risk. An increase in stopping distance increases the risk of crash.
repaired · 2018 Q4
Fuel system, diesel
Risk. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2018 Q2
Front: control arm
Risk. A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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
2018 vs. every other K4 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 K4 median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
Own a 2018 K4?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.