repaired · 2021 Q1
Supply: reservoir/tank
Risk. Without the control line being pressure-protected, in the event the control line is severed, air may suddenly be lost from the service reservoir system,…
2008 Spartan MetrostarProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2008 Spartan Metrostar, most often about the power train. It is covered by 12 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-350 the manufacturer reports only 1% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 19, 2019. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2008 Spartan Metrostar has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Power train
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
12 recalls
2008 Spartan Metrostar 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 · 2021 Q1
Supply: reservoir/tank
Risk. Without the control line being pressure-protected, in the event the control line is severed, air may suddenly be lost from the service reservoir system,…
repaired · 2020 Q1
Equipment
Risk. If the EMS cabinets become loose during a crash, the cabinets may become projectiles, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2019 Q3
Service brakes, air
Risk. A loss of air to the air brake system could increase the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2018 Q3
Parking brake
Risk. If the operator follows the incorrect directions and believes that the supplemental front park brake is applied when it is not, the vehicle may unexpectedly…
repaired · 2017 Q1
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices
Risk. If the mirror lens comes loose and and falls out, the driver's ability to see objects in the mirror would be impaired, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2016 Q4
Tires: valve
Risk. If the valve stems rub against the brake caliper, a hole may develop causing the tire to deflate suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2016 Q2
Automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines
Risk. If the engine coolant mixes with the transmission fluid, the transmission may not shift properly, increasing the risk of a crash.
no report yet
Electronic stability control (ESC)
Risk. THIS MIGHT CAUSE THE ESC TO PERCEIVE AN OVER STEERING SITUATION AND THEREFORE APPLY THE FRONT AXLE OUTER WHEEL SERVICE BRAKE UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS PERCEIVED TO…
no report yet
Suspension: front
Risk. A COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE BELL CRANK SUPPORT BRACKET(S) MAY CAUSE STEERING IMPAIRMENT WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
no report yet
Electronic stability control (ESC)
Risk. INADVERTENT BRAKE APPLICATION TO A SELECTED WHEEL MAY CAUSE THE DRIVE TO TRY AND OVER CORRECT, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
no report yet
Front: anchorage
Risk. THE SEAT BELT MAY SEPARATE FROM THE CAB DURING A VEHICLE CRASH AND FAIL TO PROPERLY RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANT.
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 Metrostar 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 Metrostar median. How we score
'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Metrostar owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
VEHICLE IS IN MOTION (DOES NOT OCCUR FROM A STANDING START); AFTER SLOWING DOWN AND THEN UPON DEPRESSING THROTTLE IN ORDER TO ACCELERATE, THE TRUCK BEGINS A SEVERE HOPPING/JERKING MOTION. SPEED AT WHICH HOPPING/JERKING MOTION OCCURS IS NEAR 35 MILES PER HOUR. INCIDENTS HAVE OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES…
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