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2000 Spartan SummitProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2000 Spartan Summit, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage29kSuspension, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 21, 2004. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2000 Spartan Summit has problems

1 complaint 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
Suspension10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2000 Spartan Summit 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.

–no report yet

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components

Recall 04V-311 · Jun 28, 2004 · 143 vehicles

Risk. OVERHEATED BRAKE COMPONENTS MAY NOT ALLOW THE DRIVE TO STOP SAFELY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Supply: compressor

Recall 01V-111 · Apr 3, 2001 · 3,124 vehicles

Risk. WITHOUT POWER ASSIST, THE VEHICLE BECOMES VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN AND COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Link: connection

Recall 00V-246 · Sep 21, 2000 · 860 vehicles

Risk. THIS CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR WITH POSSIBLE SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE SOCKET, INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.

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

2000 vs. every other Summit 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 Summit median. How we score

'99'00'01'02
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Summit owners report

Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

LOOSE STEERING AND EXTREME MOVEMENT WHEN HITTING BUMPS IN THE ROAD. BRACKET THAT HOLD THE STABILIZER/SWAY BAR TO THE FRAME WAS BROKE IN HALF DUE TO ONLY TWO BOLTS HOLDING VICE FOUR BOLT REQ. THE TWO BOTTOM BOLTS WERE NEVER INSTALLED WHEN THE FRAME WAS BUILT. *LA
Complaint 10082366 · Jul 21, 2004 · 29,318 miles

Own a 2000 Summit?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.