Heartland BIG Country Problems by Year
NHTSA has 15 owner complaints and 10 safety recalls on file for the Heartland BIG Country, across 13 model years (2007–2024). The 2013 model year has the most complaints (4). The most reported problem area overall is tires.
Heartland BIG Country years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No BIG Country model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2013 BIG Country: 4 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2012 BIG Country: 3 complaints, 1 recall
- 2011 BIG Country: 3 complaints, 3 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2009 BIG Country: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2014 BIG Country: 1 complaint, 2 recalls
- 2016 BIG Country: 1 complaint, 2 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Heartland BIG Country problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 8 | 5 | 0 |
| Structure | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Wheels | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Heartland BIG Country model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 BIG Country | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2023 BIG Country | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2022 BIG Country | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2016 BIG Country | 1 | 2 | — | Tires | |
| 2015 BIG Country | 2 | 2 | — | Structure | |
| 2014 BIG Country | 1 | 2 | — | Tires | |
| 2013 BIG Country | 4 | 2 | — | Tires | |
| 2012 BIG Country | 3 | 1 | — | Tires | |
| 2011 BIG Country | 3 | 3 | — | Tires | |
| 2010 BIG Country | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2009 BIG Country | 1 | 0 | — | Structure | |
| 2008 BIG Country | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2007 BIG Country | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Heartland BIG Country years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2013 (4), 2012 (3), 2011 (3). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Heartland BIG Country?
Tires, with 8 complaints across 5 model years.
How many recalls does the Heartland BIG Country have?
10 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.