1987 Spartan Charger problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 1987 Spartan Charger — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

Investigations

Crash-involved

Fires reported

Injuries

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 1987 compare to other Charger years?

Charger NHTSA complaints by model year, 1987 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 1987 Spartan Charger have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

99V010000Body & StructureJanuary 20, 1999 · 3,210 units

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE TRUCKS. THE CAB TILT SYSTEM CONTAINS A 12 VOLT ELECTRICAL SOLENOID ASSEMBLY AS AN ACCESSORY TO THE CAB TILT ELECTRIC MOTOR/HYDRAULIC PUMP ASSEMBLY. RAIN, SNOW, SALT SPRAY OR OTHER CORROSIVE ENVIRONMENT CAN CORRODE THE SOLENOID OR "BRIDGE" THE ENERGIZING COIL WIRE TERMINAL CAUSING THE CAB TILT SYSTEM TO OPERATE UNCONTROLLABLY.

Consequence

THIS COULD CAUSE THE CAB TILT SYSTEM TO ACTUATE WITHOUT CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A HERMETICALLY SEALED SOLENOID ASSEMBLY.

1987 Spartan Charger — common questions

Is the 1987 Spartan Charger reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 1987 Spartan Charger have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1987 Spartan Charger. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 1987 compare to other Charger years?

Does the 1987 Spartan Charger have recalls?

1987 Spartan Charger — common questions

Is the 1987 Spartan Charger reliable?

Does the 1987 Spartan Charger have recalls?

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