2013 Heartland Bighorn Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Bighorn years
- Not enough data 1st of 20 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Heartland Bighorn. That is the most of any Bighorn model year in the database (20 years). The most reported problem area is tires (6 complaints, 75%), typically at around 2,000 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 8owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 6 | 75% | 2,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 38% | 3,900 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 13% | 14,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 13% | 14,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 13% | 2,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 13% | 3,900 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 Heartland Bighorn 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
Problem: Heartland Recreational Vehicles is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Big Country, Bighorn, Elk Ridge, Elk Ridge Express, Landmark, Prowler, Sundance, Sundance XLT, and Silverado fith wheel and travel trailers manufactured February 13, 2013, through April 16, 2013. If the awning installation sequence was not completely followed, the awning motor may unknowingly become damaged.
Risk: If motor damage has occurred, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the trailer is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
Fix: Heartland will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with a design that is not subject to an out-of-sequence installation error. The recall began on May 20, 2013. A notification schedule has not yet been provided. Owners may contact Heartland Recreational Trailers at 1-888-262-5992 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed. Heartland's recall campaign number is 99-01-11.
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 2013 heartland bighorn equipped with power king tires, tire line: towmax, tire size: 215/80/r16, and dot number: 83b5gpb. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the rear driver's side tire exploded which caused damage to the propane fuel line and brake…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HEARTLAND BIG HORN EQUIPPED WITH A FRIGIDAIRE, MODEL NUMBER: [redacted] MICROWAVE AND SERIAL NUMBER: KG25001782. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MICROWAVE INDEPENDENTLY ACTIVATED. THE VEHICLE AND MICROWAVE WERE NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE…
2013 heartland 3610 re 5th wheel rv. Oem tires. Power king tow max st235/80r16 str tires. Checked tire pressures with tire gauge before trip. All at 80 psi cold. Installed tps sensors and checked monitor. Working. 6 miles into trip after pulling out from a red light at around 20 mph the rear left…
Traveling approximately 60 mph on route 78 west just outside of allentown pennsylvania, the left rear tire -power king towmax st 235/80 r 16 load range (e) on our heartland bighorn 3185 (2013) sustained a blowout causing severe damage to the left rear end of our 5th wheel trailer including but not…
Purchased my heartland bighorn 3670rl 5th wheel new in january 2013. The rv came standard with power king towmax str tires, st235/80r16 lr "e". My first blowout occurred in may 2014 with fewer than 2000 miles on the tires. Luckily no damage to the trailer. Sent the tire to the distributor who…
Other Heartland Bighorn years
← 2012 Bighorn · 2014 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 | 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 Bighorn | 3 | 1 |
| 2005 Bighorn | 2 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Heartland Bighorn?
Owners most often report tires, wheels, electrical system problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Heartland Bighorn?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2013 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 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.