1996 Spartan Highlander Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 1996 Spartan Highlander. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 1996 Spartan Highlander
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Vehicle speed control
The eco-cruise actuator can bind the throttle.
Remedy: Dealers will remove these actuators until new or remanufactured units can be supplied.
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Connection (steering)
The draglinks have been equipped with an anti-tilt seal on the pitman end that can affect the taper fit of the ball stud taper into the pitman arm. The recommended torque on the stud nut does not overcome the compression of the anti-tilt seal.
Remedy: Dealers will replace washers with 90 degree flanges with washers having a 45 degree flange and sandwich the rubber bushing in the anti-tilt seal. The flanges allow the bushing to properly expand. If a body has been…
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1996 Spartan Highlander. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Spartan Highlander model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Spartan Highlander model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 Spartan Highlander | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 Spartan Highlander | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 Spartan Highlander | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 Spartan Highlander | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 Spartan Highlander | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 Spartan Highlander | 0 | 3 |
| 2001 Spartan Highlander | 0 | 5 |
Checking a specific 1996 Spartan Highlander
How do I know if my 1996 Spartan Highlander has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 1996 Spartan Highlander; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Spartan dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 96V081000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.