Spartan K2 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
12 owner complaints analyzed
55 distinct recall campaigns
15,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1997 to 2025 model years. Data snapshot: . 11 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 12 complaints (16.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 8.3% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 8.3% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 8.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 2 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Other Fuel Types:Turbo/Supercharger | 1 |
| Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems:Water Heater | 1 |
| Fuel System, Diesel:Delivery:Pressure Sensor | 1 |
Electrical System: 2; Engine: 2; Fuel System, Diesel: 2; Steering: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Other Fuel Types:Turbo/Supercharger: 1; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems:Water Heater: 1; Fuel System, Diesel:Delivery:Pressure Sensor: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 7 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 7; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (7). 1 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 |
2007: 2; 2017: 2; 2018: 1; 2021: 3; 2022: 1; 2023: 2; 2024: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11522255 · 2023-05-16 (May 16, 2023)
The contact owns a 2020 Spartan K2. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the instrument panel started to flicker. The contact stated that the low voltage battery warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure also occurred whenever the vehicle was started. The contact stated that the electrical failure had become a recurring failure. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the controller used to charge the vehicle was defective. The contact stated that the battery …
Owner-reported narrative. 15,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11522255 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10205340 · 2007-10-10 (October 10, 2007)
THERE HAVE BEEN TWO SPARTAN K2 RECALLS ON STEERING RELATED ISSUES ON 2005 UNITS.05V283000 AND 07V300000 THESE ARE DEFECTS IN STEERING LINKAGE AND SPACERS THAT CAN CAUSE STEERING FAILURE. I AM TOLD BY SPARTAN THAT MY K2 IS NOT AFFECTED BY THE RECALLS. HOWEVER, MY UNIT HAS HAD A STEERING DEFECT SINCE DAY ONE. WHEN MAKING TURNS THERE IS OFTEN A LOUD BANG SOUNDS LIKE A BALL JOINT IS BAD. THEY FIRST TOLD ME IT WAS THE TIE ROD U BOLTS ON UPSIDE DOWN. CORRECTING DID NOT STOP THE LOUD BANG. THEY THEN TOLD ME IT WAS THE IFS AND THEY REPLACED A BELL…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10205340 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11573960 · 2024-02-26 (February 26, 2024)
The contact owns a 2020 Spartan K2. The contact stated that while attempting to fuel the RV from the driver side of the RV, the fuel pump would frequently stop while pumping. The contact also stated that the water heater failed to operate as needed. The RV had been taken to several RV dealers to be inspected; however, there were no defects found. The contact reached out to the chassis manufacturer, the RV manufacturer, and the water heater manufacturer but received no assistance. The RV was not repaired. The failure mileage was 28,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 28,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11573960 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 4 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 2 |
2009: 5; 2010: 4; 2011: 7; 2012: 8; 2013: 8; 2014: 6; 2015: 5; 2016: 4; 2017: 4; 2018: 5; 2019: 6; 2020: 5; 2021: 8; 2022: 9; 2023: 7; 2024: 3; 2025: 2
Year-by-year records
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Change in recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 0 | 2 | Not available |
| 1998 | 0 | 4 | +2 |
| 1999 | 0 | 2 | -2 |
| 2000 | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| 2001 | 0 | 2 | +1 |
| 2002 | 0 | 5 | +3 |
| 2003 | 0 | 4 | -1 |
| 2004 | 0 | 5 | +1 |
| 2005 | 3 | 7 | +2 |
| 2006 | 0 | 5 | -2 |
| 2007 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 8 | +3 |
| 2009 | 0 | 5 | -3 |
| 2010 | 0 | 4 | -1 |
| 2011 | 0 | 7 | +3 |
| 2012 | 0 | 8 | +1 |
| 2013 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 6 | -2 |
| 2015 | 0 | 5 | -1 |
| 2016 | 0 | 4 | -1 |
| 2017 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 5 | +1 |
| 2019 | 3 | 6 | +1 |
| 2020 | 3 | 5 | -1 |
| 2021 | 0 | 8 | +3 |
| 2022 | 1 | 9 | +1 |
| 2023 | 0 | 7 | -2 |
| 2024 | 0 | 3 | -4 |
| 2025 | 0 | 2 | -1 |