Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2008 Spartan Metrostar
NHTSA data on file today
The 2008 Spartan Metrostar has 12 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #19V828000 Tire Chain Air Line Missing Pressure Protection NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V674000 Tire Chain Air Line Pressure Protection/FMVSS 121 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V691000 EMS Cabinets may Detach in a Crash NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V350000 Loss of Air to the Air Brake System/FMVSS 121 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V294000 Park Brake Actuator Knob Instructions Incorrect NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V547000 Mirror Lenses may Fall Out NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V448000 Valve Stems may Rub on Brake Caliper NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V623000 Transmission Fluid And Engine Coolant May Mix NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V500000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM MODULE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V209000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V210000 IFS CRADLE STEERING BELL CRANK MOUNTING BRACKETS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V052000 CENTER SEAT BELT ANCHORAGES NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 1 complaint
- Unknown or Other 1 complaint
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $10,000–$16,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2008 Spartan METROSTAR has several significant recalls, primarily related to its brake system, which presents safety risks. Complaints regarding the power train and the lack of stability control reliability further reduce its appeal. Parts related to safety and operation often require attention, impacting reliability and ownership costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| brake system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | very common |
| transmission cooling | 40,000–70,000 miles | $600–$1,800 | common |
| stability control | 60,000–90,000 miles | $400–$1,000 | 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 changes
- Brake inspection and repair
- Transmission fluid replacement
- Suspension checks
- Cooling system service
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Brake warning lights often
- Unusual transmission noises
- Loss of power during driving
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2008 Spartan Metrostar at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.