Forest River Spartan Problems by Year
NHTSA has 3 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file for the Forest River Spartan, across 2 model years (2014–2017). The 2017 model year has the most complaints (2). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Forest River Spartan years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Spartan model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2017 Spartan: 2 complaints, 1 recall
- 2014 Spartan: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Forest River Spartan problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Forest River Spartan model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Spartan | 2 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2014 Spartan | 1 | 0 | — | Wheels |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Forest River Spartan years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2017 (2), 2014 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Forest River Spartan?
Electrical System, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Forest River Spartan have?
1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.