2006 Spartan Motorhome: common problems

Key figures

Owner complaints

3

What fails most often

• Visibility: 3 complaints (100% of all).
• Structure: 1 complaints (33% of all).

Components owners complain about

What owners report

Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.

• The contact stated that the front driver and passenger side windows were not secured in the frame. The contact was concerned that the windows would fracture. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who stated that brackets might need to be installed along with other unknown repairs. The vehicle was not repaired.

  Visibility · 2014-12-11 · NHTSA complaint #10663671

• The contact stated that all of the stationery dual pane windows became permanently fogged. The windows needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the windows were not filled properly. The windows were not replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure.

  Visibility · 2012-09-13 · NHTSA complaint #10475324

• The contact noticed that the front window seal in the therman pain glass was fractured and obstructing the contact's view of the roadway. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure, nor was the vehicle diagnosed or repaired. No repairs were performed.

  Visibility · 2012-01-10 · NHTSA complaint #10443317

When owners complained

NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.

• 20122
• 20141

Comparison

By complaint count this model year ranks 17,152 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).

On average one model year of the Motorhome has 2 complaints (2 years in the data). This year has 3, above average.

What to check before buying

• Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
• Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.

Other years of this model

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