Heartland Bighorn Problems by Year
NHTSA has 47 owner complaints and 17 safety recalls on file for the Heartland Bighorn, across 20 model years (2005–2027). The 2013 model year has the most complaints (8). The most reported problem area overall is tires.
Heartland Bighorn years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Bighorn model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2013 Bighorn: 8 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2007 Bighorn: 8 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2015 Bighorn: 7 complaints, 3 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2008 Bighorn: 1 complaint, 1 recall
- 2011 Bighorn: 1 complaint, 3 recalls
- 2018 Bighorn: 1 complaint, 0 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 Bighorn problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 17 | 7 | 0 |
| Wheels | 8 | 5 | 0 |
| Suspension | 7 | 5 | 0 |
| Structure | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Equipment | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Power Train | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Heartland Bighorn model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Bighorn | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2026 Bighorn | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2024 Bighorn | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2023 Bighorn | 2 | 3 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2022 Bighorn | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2021 Bighorn | 1 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2018 Bighorn | 1 | 0 | — | Wheels | |
| 2017 Bighorn | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2016 Bighorn | 2 | 2 | — | Suspension | |
| 2015 Bighorn | 7 | 3 | — | Suspension | |
| 2014 Bighorn | 5 | 3 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 2013 Bighorn | 8 | 2 | — | Tires | |
| 2012 Bighorn | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2011 Bighorn | 1 | 3 | — | Power Train | |
| 2010 Bighorn | 3 | 1 | — | Tires | |
| 2009 Bighorn | 3 | 0 | — | Structure | |
| 2008 Bighorn | 1 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2007 Bighorn | 8 | 2 | — | Tires | |
| 2006 Bighorn | 3 | 1 | — | Structure | |
| 2005 Bighorn | 2 | 1 | — | Tires |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Heartland Bighorn years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2013 (8), 2007 (8), 2015 (7). 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 Bighorn?
Tires, with 17 complaints across 7 model years.
How many recalls does the Heartland Bighorn have?
17 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.