Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2020 Spartan Gladiator
NHTSA data on file today
The 2020 Spartan Gladiator has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #21V436000 Wireless Controller Sleep Mode Disabled NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V203000 Park Brake Control Line May Loosen NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V163000 Park Brake Control Line May Loosen NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V138000 Park Brake Control Air Line May Loosen NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V828000 Tire Chain Air Line Missing Pressure Protection NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V674000 Tire Chain Air Line Pressure Protection/FMVSS 121 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V523000 Loss of Power Steering Assist NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Visibility/Wiper 1 complaint
Poor
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $12,000–$20,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2020 Spartan Gladiator faces significant brake and steering issues, with multiple recalls concerning the parking brake and air brake systems. Additionally, there is a risk of power steering failure due to shock separation. These serious safety concerns negatively impact its reliability and ownership costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| parking brake | 20,000–40,000 miles | $500–$1,000 | very common |
| air brake system | 30,000–50,000 miles | $600–$1,200 | common |
| power steering system | 25,000–45,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Brake system inspection
- Power steering inspection
- Air filter replacement
- Transmission fluid flush
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Brake warning light on
- Steering becomes difficult
- Unusual tire wear
- Air pressure loss
- Vehicle pulls when braking
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2020 Spartan Gladiator at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.