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Spartan Tb — Years to Avoid

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

Model Years
8
Years to Avoid
2000, 1999
Best Years
1998, 1997, 1996

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 Tb Years Should You Avoid?

Based on federal safety data, the 2000, 1999 Spartan Tb 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 Tb, consider the 1998, 1997, 1996 model years — these have the fewest reported issues relative to other years.

8 model years analyzed