Heartland Mallard problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 11 owner complaints and 12 recalls on file for the Heartland Mallard (2016–2024).

Complaints
11
Recalls
12
Model years
9
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

2016201722018520192020320212022120232024
NHTSA complaints per Heartland Mallard 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 Mallard model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2024 Mallard00001—
2023 Mallard10102—
2022 Mallard00001—
2021 Mallard30005Suspension
2020 Mallard00002—
2019 Mallard51102Wheels & Tires
2018 Mallard20001Body & Structure
2017 Mallard00003—
2016 Mallard00001—

Most common Heartland Mallard problem areas (all years)

  • Suspension
    4 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    3 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    2 complaints
  • Electrical System
    1 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    1 complaints
  • Brakes
    1 complaints

Complaint trend

Complaints about the Heartland Mallard received by NHTSA each month.

Heartland Mallard recalls

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

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

  • 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 21V557000Jul 22, 2021649 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: An improperly routed vent may allow the refrigerator to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire. Further, exhaust gas trapped inside the vehicle can cause carbon monoxide poisoning, increasing the risk of injury or death.

  • Recall 21V453000Jun 17, 20212,486 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: A gas leak can increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 21V428000Jun 4, 202122,326 vehiclesModel years 2018–2021

    Risk: Increased propane pressure can enlarge the flames in gas appliances, increasing the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 21V009000Jan 14, 202176 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: The incorrect axles, rims, and tires can cause the trailer to be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 20V486000Aug 18, 2020204 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: Contact with the shackle can cause premature failure of the LP hose, increasing the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.

  • Recall 20V275000May 14, 2020392 vehiclesModel years 2020

    Risk: If both U-bolts break, the carrier and spare tire can detach from the unit, resulting in an increased risk of injury and increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 18V634000Sep 21, 2018622 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: The missing bearing race may cause premature hub bearing failure, possibly resulting in a separation of the hub from the axle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 17V008000Jan 9, 2017124 vehiclesModel years 2017

    Risk: If the label has incorrect tire pressure or size information, the operator may improperly inflate the tires or possibly over load the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 16V566000Aug 1, 20164,585 vehiclesModel years 2016–2017

    Risk: If the light overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.

  • Recall 16V332000May 20, 2016618 vehiclesModel years 2017

    Risk: Improper inflation can cause the trailer tires to become overloaded, resulting in poor handling and increased risk of a 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