2016 Heartland BIG Country Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other BIG Country years
- Not enough data 5th of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2016 Heartland BIG Country. That ranks 5th out of 13 BIG Country model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 15,000 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Heartland BIG Country problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 1 | 100% | 15,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2016 Heartland BIG Country recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain trailers of various models and model years. Click on "All Products Associated With This Recall" for a complete list. The tire certification labels applied to the vehicles may contain inaccurate tire sizing and/or inflation information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
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.
Fix: Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will send a replacement label with the correct information, free of charge. The recall began on September 29, 2015. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-574-266-3988.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
Problem: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2016 Big Country, Bighorn, Cyclone, Edge, Elkridge, North Trail, Prowler, Road Warrior, Sundance XLT, Torque, Wilderness and 2015-2016 Landmark 365 fifth wheel and travel trailers. In the affected vehicles, the bolts that attach the expanding room to the sliding mechanism chain may fail allowing the room to extend unintentionally while the vehicle is in motion.
Risk: If the room extends while vehicle is in motion, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective bolts, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2015. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99-01-21.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 (na) heartland big country 3650rl equipped with dynamic sailun tires, size: 235/85/r16. After driving 70 mph and stopping at a rest area, the contact noticed that all four tires were deteriorated. The recreational vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing…
Other Heartland BIG Country years
← 2015 BIG Country · 2022 BIG Country →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 BIG Country | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 BIG Country | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 BIG Country | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 | 2 |
| 2015 BIG Country | 2 | 2 |
| 2014 BIG Country | 1 | 2 |
| 2013 BIG Country | 4 | 2 |
| 2012 BIG Country | 3 | 1 |
| 2011 BIG Country | 3 | 3 |
| 2010 BIG Country | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 BIG Country | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 BIG Country | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 BIG Country | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Heartland BIG Country?
Owners most often report tires problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Heartland BIG Country?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2016 Heartland BIG Country a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other BIG Country model years, the 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.