2006 Heartland Bighorn Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Bighorn years
- Not enough data 5th of 20 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Heartland Bighorn. That ranks 5th out of 20 Bighorn model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 8,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Heartland Bighorn 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 1 | 33% | 8,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 33% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Heartland Bighorn recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
Problem: Heartland rv is recalling 6,002 my 2005-2008 big country, landmark, big horn, cyclone, razor, sundance, and trail runner fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. The refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.
Risk: If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.
Fix: Heartland rv is working with dometic to repair these refrigerators (please see 08e032). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or heartland rv at 1-574-262-8030.
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.
I own a 2006 heartland bighorn 5th wheel 3400rl with tandem axles. (two axles, 4 tires) vin: [xxx] it has an estimated 20,000 miles on it. Updated 04/25/11 *bf the unit just turned 5 years old. I am the second owner. Bought used in 2008, pulled less than 10,000 miles. Upon arriving home last trip…
I own a 2006 heartland bighorn 3055rl 5th wheel. When the unit is connected to my tow vehicle, popping noises can be heard and the pin box moves up indicating a frame defect. When disconnected, the pin box moves back down. This has not yet caused any damage property damage or injury, however i fear…
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 heartland bighorn fifth wheel trailer, model 3655. While driving 55 mph, the wheel cracked and blew out the americana tires. The wheels perform poorly on rough road conditions. The contact felt that the wheels were unsafe because they could blow out at any time. A near…
Other Heartland Bighorn years
← 2005 Bighorn · 2007 Bighorn →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 Bighorn | 0 | 1 |
| 2026 Bighorn | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 Bighorn | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 Bighorn | 2 | 3 |
| 2022 Bighorn | 0 | 2 |
| 2021 Bighorn | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 Bighorn | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 Bighorn | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 Bighorn | 2 | 2 |
| 2015 Bighorn | 7 | 3 |
| 2014 Bighorn | 5 | 3 |
| 2013 Bighorn | 8 | 2 |
| 2012 Bighorn | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 Bighorn | 1 | 3 |
| 2010 Bighorn | 3 | 1 |
| 2009 Bighorn | 3 | 0 |
| 2008 Bighorn | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Bighorn | 8 | 2 |
| 2006 | 3 | 1 |
| 2005 Bighorn | 2 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Heartland Bighorn?
Owners most often report structure, suspension, wheels problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Heartland Bighorn?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 Heartland Bighorn a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Bighorn model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.