2019 Spartan Metrostar: common problems
The maker issued 6 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 6
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- This service bulletin is about certain vehicles equipped with 92 inch or longer roof mounted light bars…
This service bulletin is about certain vehicles equipped with 92 inch or longer roof mounted light bars that could experience fracture of the light bar mounting brackets, as well as provides instructions to replace the…
- This service bulletin is about the power steering fluid level sensor could exhibit leaks where sensor…
This service bulletin is about the power steering fluid level sensor could exhibit leaks where sensor seals against power steering reservoir and provides instructions on replacing current power steering level sensor…
- This service bulletin is about front suspension could experience a loss of dampening due to lower shock…
This service bulletin is about front suspension could experience a loss of dampening due to lower shock eye position and provides instructions to replace the lower shock mount and bolt. Revision to the previous…
- This service bulletin provides instructions to replace with new height control valves for front IFS height…
This service bulletin provides instructions to replace with new height control valves for front IFS height control valves that may fail.
- This service bulletin provides instructions for replacing galvanized nuts identified as not meeting proper…
- NHTSA Campaign Number 19V-893 Brake Relay Valve Air Flow Restriction / FMVSS 121 December 16, 2019
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Spartan Metrostar?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 6 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2019 Spartan Metrostar?
NHTSA lists 6 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2019 Spartan Metrostar from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2019 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.