Heartland Wilderness problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 2 owner complaints and 8 recalls on file for the Heartland Wilderness (2012–2021).

Complaints
2
Recalls
8
Model years
9
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

20122013201420161201720181201920202021
NHTSA complaints per Heartland Wilderness 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 Wilderness model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2021 Wilderness00002—
2020 Wilderness00002—
2019 Wilderness10102Suspension
2018 Wilderness00001—
2017 Wilderness10102Electrical System
2016 Wilderness00002—
2014 Wilderness00001—
2013 Wilderness00001—
2012 Wilderness00001—

Most common Heartland Wilderness problem areas (all years)

  • Electrical System
    1 complaints
  • Lighting
    1 complaints
  • Suspension
    1 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    1 complaints

Heartland Wilderness recalls

  • 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 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 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.

  • Recall 15V482000Jul 30, 20151,680 vehiclesModel years 2012–2014

    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.

  • 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.

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