repaired · 2018 Q2
Front: control arm
Risk. A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
2012 Spartan MMProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2012 Spartan MM. It is covered by 9 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-313 the manufacturer reports only 40% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 13, 2017. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2012 Spartan MM 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.
9 recalls
2012 Spartan MM 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 · 2017 Q3
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system
Risk. If hot exhaust gas contacts other components or materials, it can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2015 Q2
Suspension: front
Risk. Broken sway bar end links may result in poor vehicle handling, or sway, which increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2015 Q1
Cooling system: fan
Risk. If this occurs while the hood is open, a person in the vicinity of the engine could be struck by the blade and injured.
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repaired · 2015 Q1
Service brakes, air: antilock
Risk. This may increase stopping distance of the vehicle or cause the vehicle to pull to one side.
no report yet
Front: wheel bearing
Risk. Incorrect wheel bearings may cause the vehicle to pull to one side and with continued use, there is a risk of a fire starting at the wheel.
no report yet
Drum: chamber
Risk. As the brakes self-engage, the driver could lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
no report yet
Engine and engine cooling
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.
no report yet
Service brakes, air
Risk. In a condition where constant braking may be necessary, the air systems may deplete sooner than expected.
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
2012 vs. every other MM 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 MM median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2012 Spartan MM, and the recalls they led to.
- Sway Bar End Link FailureLed to recall 14V-020
Own a 2012 MM?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.