2013 Spartan MMProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2013 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 2013 Spartan MM 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

2013 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.

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 →

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 →

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 →

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44%repaired · 2015 Q2

Suspension: front

Recall 14V-020 · Jan 28, 2014 · 452 vehicles · 200 repaired

Risk. Broken sway bar end links may result in poor vehicle handling, or sway, which increases the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Front: wheel bearing

Recall 13V-242 · Jun 10, 2013 · 75 vehicles

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Antilock: wheel speed sensor

Recall 12V-565 · Dec 6, 2012 · 23 vehicles

Risk. Damaged brake hoses will result in insufficient air being applied to the front brake chambers.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Drum: chamber

Recall 12V-429 · Sep 4, 2012 · 491 vehicles

Risk. As the brakes self-engage, the driver could lose control of the vehicle, 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

2013 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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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2013 Spartan MM, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Sway Bar End Link FailurePE13028 · closed Feb 19, 2014
    Led to recall 14V-020

Own a 2013 MM?

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