Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2009 Spartan MM
NHTSA data on file today
The 2009 Spartan MM has 8 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #16V313000 Flexible Exhaust Tube may Tear NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V392000 ABS Modulator Valve Fracture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V182000 Steering Bracket Detachment/Possible Steering Loss NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V429000 Brake Chamber Interfering with Upper Control Arms NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V288000 INTERMEDIATE STEERING COLUMNS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V478000 ADJUSTABLE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLIES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V184000 QUICK RELEASE VALVES/HALDEX/MERITOR WABCO NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V567000 HITCH FRACTURES/PUTNAM NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Unknown or Other 1 complaint
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $12,000–$18,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2009 Spartan MM has several critical safety recalls affecting the steering, braking, and exhaust systems. These issues elevate the potential for serious malfunctions, lowering its reliability rating. However, the low overall complaint count suggests uncommon issues beyond those covered by recalls.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| exhaust system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | common |
| steering gear | 60,000–90,000 miles | $700–$1,500 | occasional |
| control arm | 70,000–100,000 miles | $600–$1,300 | 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 inspections and replacements
- Tire rotations and balance
- Cooling system flush
- Steering system lubrication
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering difficulties
- Brake pedal issues
- Unusual exhaust noises
- Trailer hitch fractures
- Air pressure leaks
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2009 Spartan MM at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.