Heartland Bighorn problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 5 owner complaints and 11 recalls on file for the Heartland Bighorn (2013–2027).

Complaints
5
Recalls
11
Model years
11
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

201312014201512016201712021202222023202420262027
NHTSA complaints per Heartland Bighorn model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every Heartland Bighorn model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2027 Bighorn00001—
2026 Bighorn00001—
2024 Bighorn00001—
2023 Bighorn20003Electrical System
2022 Bighorn00002—
2021 Bighorn10100Electrical System
2017 Bighorn00001—
2016 Bighorn10001Suspension
2015 Bighorn00001—
2014 Bighorn10002—
2013 Bighorn00001—

Most common Heartland Bighorn problem areas (all years)

  • Electrical System
    2 complaints
  • Suspension
    1 complaints

Heartland Bighorn recalls

  • Recall 26V552000Aug 28, 20268 vehiclesModel years 2027

    Risk: Referencing the incorrect weight could result in the trailer being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 25V675000Oct 9, 202553 vehiclesModel years 2026

    Risk: A murphy bed that falls increases the risk of injury or death.

  • Recall 24V236000Mar 27, 202410,038 vehiclesModel years 2023–2024

    Risk: A circuit board that overheats increases the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 23V278000Apr 19, 2023100 vehiclesModel years 2023

    Risk: Incorrect tire size information can allow an incorrectly sized tire to be installed, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V591000Aug 8, 20225,446 vehiclesModel years 2022–2023

    Risk: An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.

  • Recall 22V432000Jun 17, 202212,285 vehiclesModel years 2022

    Risk: A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 19V525000Jul 12, 20195,598 vehiclesModel years 2017

    Risk: Overheating of the connection can increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 15V199000Apr 3, 2015252 vehiclesModel years 2016

    Risk: If the room extends while vehicle is in motion, there is an increased risk of a crash.

  • Recall 15V198000Apr 3, 20151,691 vehiclesModel years 2015

    Risk: If the rivet shears causing the quad step to fail, the step user may fall, increasing the risk of personal injury.

  • Recall 14V128000Mar 18, 2014417 vehiclesModel years 2014

    Risk: If the microwave starts on its own and there are contents inside, a fire could result.

  • Recall 13V181000May 7, 2013890 vehiclesModel years 2013–2014

    Risk: If motor damage has occurred, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the trailer is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.

Other Heartland models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology