Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Spartan Metrostar
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Spartan Metrostar has 13 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 #19V523000 Loss of Power Steering Assist NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V268000 Brake Light may Randomly Illuminate/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V932000 Brake Application Timing/FMVSS 121 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V691000 EMS Cabinets may Detach in a Crash NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V654000 Brake Light may Randomly Illuminate NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V424000 Solenoid Corrosion may Hinder Fire Fighting NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V350000 Loss of Air to the Air Brake System/FMVSS 121 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V722000 Water Pressure Relief valve may Open NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V294000 Park Brake Actuator Knob Instructions Incorrect NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V160000 Loose Ball Joints may cause Loss of Steering NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V676000 Intermittent Power Steering Assist Loss NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 1 complaint
- Seat Belts 1 complaint
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Spartan MetroStar has an average reliability rating. Notable issues include steering and brake recalls. The steering can experience failure due to shock mounts and ball joints, while brakes have multiple air supply issues. However, owner complaints are minimal, suggesting these problems are not widespread in consumer use.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front shocks | 50,000–70,000 miles | $400–$800 | common |
| Ball joints | 60,000–80,000 miles | $500–$1,000 | occasional |
| Power steering pump | 70,000–90,000 miles | $600–$1,200 | 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 fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid service
- Power steering fluid change
- Coolant system flush
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Strange noise when steering
- Delayed brake release
- Illumination of brake lights without braking
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Spartan Metrostar at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.