2016 Heartland Bighorn Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Bighorn years
- Not enough data 8th of 20 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Heartland Bighorn. That ranks 8th out of 20 Bighorn model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (1 complaints, 50%). There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 2owner 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 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: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.
See attached document for complaint.
The right rear leaf spring hanger started to crack. If the spring hanger would have broken off the tires could have came together creating a potential hazard. Lippert Components is the manufacture of this suspension system. Lippert marketed this system called Correct Track and installed it across…
Other Heartland Bighorn years
← 2015 Bighorn · 2017 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 | 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 Bighorn | 3 | 1 |
| 2005 Bighorn | 2 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Heartland Bighorn?
Owners most often report suspension, tires problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Heartland Bighorn?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2016 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 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.