2009 Heartland BIG Horn Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 11, 2018 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other BIG Horn years
Not enough data 5th of 20 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Heartland BIG Horn. That ranks 5th out of 20 BIG Horn model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 12,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2009 Heartland BIG Horn problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Structure2 · ~12,000 mi
Tires1 · ~5,000 mi
Unknown or Other1 · ~12,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Structure267%12,000——
Tires133%5,000——
Unknown or Other133%12,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2010, with 1 complaints
2010: 1201012013: 1201312018: 120181

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2009 Heartland BIG Horn recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2009 Heartland BIG Horn.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Weverything were returning from pennsylvania driving on federal highways the drama on the upper deck cracked and the trailer started coming apart at the lippert built frame. The fifth wheel rv has cracks on the outer walls and the metal frame has at least 1 major crack. Trailer needs to be taken…

Structure · received Oct 11, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11139865

2009 heartland bighorn. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle frame failure. *smd the consumer stated he noticed several cracks and separation on the fiberglass. There was a crack just above and behind the bedroom slide on the off door side of the unit. There were other cracks around the pin cover…

Structure · received Sep 3, 2013 · NHTSA complaint 10537651

Blow out on mission tire. *tr

Tires · received May 9, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10329508

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Heartland BIG Horn?

Owners most often report structure, tires, unknown or other problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2009 Heartland BIG Horn?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2009 Heartland BIG Horn a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other BIG Horn model years, the 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.