Heartland BIGHORN problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
26 owner complaints analyzed
13 distinct recall campaigns
2,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2005 to 2027 model years. Data snapshot: . 16 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Tires is the most frequently named component, appearing in 11 of 26 complaints (42.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 3 | 11.5% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 3 | 11.5% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Tires | 11 |
| Wheels | 5 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Suspension | 3 |
| Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer | 1 |
| Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems | 1 |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 |
Tires: 11; Wheels: 5; Electrical System: 3; Suspension: 3; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer: 1; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems: 1; Power Train:Axle Assembly: 1; Service Brakes, Electric: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 16 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 16; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (16). 10 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2008 | 3 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 4 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
2006: 2; 2007: 2; 2008: 3; 2009: 2; 2011: 2; 2013: 2; 2014: 4; 2015: 2; 2016: 1; 2018: 1; 2021: 2; 2023: 1; 2024: 1; 2026: 1
Pattern summary
Tires leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 3 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10173153 · 2006-11-10 (November 10, 2006)
TRAILER BRAKE SEALS PRONE TO LEAKAGE RESULT IN GREASE GETTING INTO TRAILER BRAKES AND BRAKES NOT EFFECTIVE. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10173153 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10598381 · 2014-06-15 (June 15, 2014)
PURCHASED MY HEARTLAND BIGHORN 3670RL 5TH WHEEL NEW IN JANUARY 2013. THE RV CAME STANDARD WITH POWER KING TOWMAX STR TIRES, ST235/80R16 LR "E". MY FIRST BLOWOUT OCCURRED IN MAY 2014 WITH FEWER THAN 2000 MILES ON THE TIRES. LUCKILY NO DAMAGE TO THE TRAILER. SENT THE TIRE TO THE DISTRIBUTOR WHO CLAIMED THAT IT WAS A ROAD HAZARD ISSUE AND WOULD NOT WARRANTY THE TIRE. I KNOW I HADN'T HIT ANYTHING IN THE ROAD TO HAVE CAUSED THE PROBLEM. THEN TWO WEEKS AGO WE WERE RETURNING FROM A TRIP TO THE TEXAS HILL COUNTRY BACK TO THE HOUSTON AREA WHEN THE…
Owner-reported narrative. 2,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10598381 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10244686 · 2008-10-07 (October 7, 2008)
I PURCHASED A NEW 2008 HEARTLAND BIGHORN FIFTH WHEEL 9/2/08. AFTER 3 WEEKS, 4 ELECTRICAL PROBLEM AROSE SIMULTANEOUSLY IN ONE WEEKS TIME. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WILL ONLY CONTINUE TO REPAIR AND NOT REPLACE. THIS TRAILER IS OUR HOME AND VERY UNSAFE. AFTER WAKING TO A SMOKE FILLED TRAILER, THE FIRE DEPT WAS DISPATCHED. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 15 miles reported. Look up ODI 10244686 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11526208 · 2023-06-09 (June 9, 2023)
The contact owns a 2023 Heartland Bighorn built on a 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis. The contact stated that while the awning was opened, the front passenger’s side the awning fractured. The contact stated that the water tank also filled up with water independently. On another occasion, while pulling the stairs, the screws to the handle detached. The RV was taken to the dealer and the RV was repaired. On another occasion, while turning on the water, the contact became aware that the water was not heated as needed. The vehicle was taken to …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11526208 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
| 2027 | 1 |
2013: 1; 2014: 2; 2015: 1; 2016: 1; 2017: 1; 2018: 0; 2021: 0; 2022: 2; 2023: 3; 2024: 1; 2026: 1; 2027: 1