Heartland Trail Runner problems by model year
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
NHTSA has 6 owner complaints and 15 recalls on file for the Heartland Trail Runner (2010–2024).
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 15
- Model years
- 14
- Worst year
- —
Complaints by model year
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 Trail Runner model year
| Year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Recalls | Top problem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Trail Runner | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Trail Runner | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Trail Runner | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | Electrical System |
| 2021 Trail Runner | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Trail Runner | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Trail Runner | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | Body & Structure |
| 2018 Trail Runner | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Trail Runner | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Trail Runner | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Trail Runner | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Trail Runner | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Trail Runner | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Trail Runner | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | — |
| 2010 Trail Runner | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
Most common Heartland Trail Runner problem areas (all years)
- Electrical System2 complaints
- Body & Structure1 complaints
- Lighting1 complaints
- Suspension1 complaints
Heartland Trail Runner recalls
Risk: A circuit board that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Risk: An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.
Risk: A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Risk: Loose wiring can cause an electrical arc or short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Risk: A gas leak can increase the risk of a fire.
Risk: Increased propane pressure can enlarge the flames in gas appliances, increasing the risk of a fire.
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.
Risk: Tires with an incorrect pressure may affect handling or may fail, increasing the risk of crash.
Risk: Tires with an insufficient Load Range may fail, increasing the risk of crash.
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.
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Risk: A severed brake wire would reduce braking capability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: An owner or operator could rely on the inaccurate information in inflating the tires which could cause under or over inflation which, in turn, could lead to a tire failure or crash.
Risk: There could be a potential wheel failure and wheel loss increasing the risk of a crash, or personal injury.
Risk: Towing a vehicle with the axles loaded beyond the specified weight rating may result in axle failure leading to poor vehicle handling and increasing the risk of a crash causing property damage or personal injury.
Other Heartland models
- Heartland Cyclone12 complaints
- Heartland Mallard11 complaints
- Heartland Pioneer6 complaints
- Heartland Bighorn5 complaints
- Heartland Road Warrior3 complaints
- Heartland North Trail2 complaints
- Heartland Elkridge2 complaints
- Heartland Sundance2 complaints
- Heartland Wilderness2 complaints
- Heartland Torque1 complaints
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