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Spartan Diamond — Years to Avoid

Reliability breakdown of every Spartan Diamond model year. Based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, and safety investigations.

Model Years
33
Years to Avoid
2008, 2007, 2006
Best Years
2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1993, 1992, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986
2018
0 complaints1 recalls2 TSBs
2017
0 complaints1 recalls5 TSBs
2016
0 complaints1 recalls6 TSBs
2015
0 complaints2 recalls6 TSBs
2014
0 complaints2 recalls6 TSBs
2013
0 complaints3 recalls5 TSBs
2012
0 complaints3 recalls5 TSBs
2011
0 complaints3 recalls4 TSBs
2010
0 complaints3 recalls4 TSBs
2009
0 complaints3 recalls4 TSBs
2008Avoid
0 complaints7 recalls5 TSBs
2007Avoid
0 complaints6 recalls4 TSBs
2006Avoid
0 complaints5 recalls4 TSBs
2005
0 complaints1 recalls2 TSBs
2004
0 complaints1 recalls3 TSBs
2003Best Year
0 complaints1 recalls
2002Best Year
0 complaints1 recalls
2001Best Year
0 complaints1 recalls
2000Best Year
0 complaints0 recalls
1999Best Year
0 complaints0 recalls
1998Best Year
0 complaints0 recalls
1997
0 complaints2 recalls
1996
0 complaints3 recalls
1995
0 complaints2 recalls
1994
0 complaints2 recalls
1993Best Year
0 complaints1 recalls
1992Best Year
0 complaints1 recalls
1991
0 complaints2 recalls
1990
0 complaints2 recalls
1989Best Year
0 complaints1 recalls
1988Best Year
0 complaints1 recalls
1987Best Year
0 complaints1 recalls
1986Best Year
0 complaints1 recalls

How we calculate this

Each year receives a composite risk score based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, safety investigations, and technical service bulletins. Years scoring more than 2x the model's average are flagged as “years to avoid.” Years in the lowest risk bracket are marked as “best years.” All data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Which Spartan Diamond Years Should You Avoid?

Based on federal safety data, the 2008, 2007, 2006 Spartan Diamond are the most problematic years, with significantly higher rates of owner complaints, recalls, and safety investigations compared to other model years.

If you're shopping for a used Spartan Diamond, consider the 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1993, 1992, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986 model years — these have the fewest reported issues relative to other years.

33 model years analyzed