2015 Spartan MMProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2015 Spartan MM. It is covered by 7 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 2015 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.

7 recalls

2015 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 →

85%repaired · 2016 Q4

Power train: axle assembly

Recall 15V-388 · Jun 19, 2015 · 144 vehicles · 123 repaired

Risk. If the fasteners come loose, the stay rod may disconnect from the rear axle, resulting in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

67%repaired · 2016 Q3

Structure: frame and members

Recall 15V-014 · Jan 16, 2015 · 24 vehicles · 16 repaired

Risk. If the sway bar detaches, additional vehicle sway may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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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 →

91%repaired · 2015 Q4

Fuel system, diesel

Recall 14V-505 · Aug 18, 2014 · 87 vehicles · 79 repaired

Risk. If the engine stalls unexpectedly, there is an increased 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

2015 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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