VehicleVerdict

Spartan Gladiator years to avoid

Across 1986–2020, no single Gladiator year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 2014 drew the most complaints; 2019 the fewest.

5

Total complaints

70

Recall campaigns

1986–2020

Years covered

0

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Every Gladiator year

YearComplaintsRecalls
202017
2019014
2018013
2017015
2016014
2015026
2014328
2013029
2012024
2011026
2010029
2009023
2008021
2007016
2006012
200509
200408
200303
200205
200104
200001
199903
199804
199704
199614
199504
199404
199302
199203
199103
199003
198902
198802
198702
198601

Common questions

What is the best year for the Spartan Gladiator?

By complaint volume, 2019 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Gladiator years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Spartan Gladiator have?

Across all model years, the Gladiator has 70 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 5 consumer complaints on file.

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.