2023 Heartland Bighorn Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Bighorn years
- Not enough data 8th of 20 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Heartland Bighorn. That ranks 8th out of 20 Bighorn model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%). There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2023 Heartland Bighorn recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:appliance:oven/stove/cooktop
Problem: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2023 Elk Ridge, Lithium, 2024 Eddie Bauer, Corterra, 2023-2024 Big Country, Big Horn, South Fork, Fuel, Gravity, Mallard, North Trail, Sundance, Milestone, Pioneer, Prowler, Torque, and Trail Runner fifth wheels and travel trailers. The LED backlight circuit board in the cooktop range may fail, causing the board to overheat.
Risk: A circuit board that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will disconnect and cut the circuit powering the LED backlights and terminate the wiring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 9, 2024. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland)) is recalling certain 2023 Big Country and Big Horn fifth wheels. The federal certification label may have incorrect tire information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 120, " Wheels and Rims-Other Than Passenger Cars."
Risk: Incorrect tire size information can allow an incorrectly sized tire to be installed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Heartland will mail owners replacement certification labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 31, 2023. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
Problem: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2022 Cyclone, Elk Ridge, Fuel, Milestone, North Trail, 2022-2023 Big Horn Traveler, Gravity, Lithium, Mallard, Pioneer, Prowler, Road Warrior, Sundance, Torque, and Trail Runner travel trailers. The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.
Risk: An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the awning, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed by September 8, 2022. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.
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.
Range is installed in our Heartland RV. Suburban put out a TSB to have silicone placed at wiring connections on stove knobs under stove top. Then they put out a recall to disconnected and cap the wiring for the illumination of the stove knobs and the oven lighting. The range has an issue with the…
The contact owns a 2023 Heartland Bighorn built on a 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis. The contact stated that while the awning was opened, the front passengerâs side the awning fractured. The contact stated that the water tank also filled up with water independently. On another occasion…
Other Heartland Bighorn years
← 2022 Bighorn · 2024 Bighorn →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 Bighorn | 0 | 1 |
| 2026 Bighorn | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 Bighorn | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 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 Bighorn | 3 | 1 |
| 2005 Bighorn | 2 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Heartland Bighorn?
Owners most often report electrical system, equipment problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2023 Heartland Bighorn?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2023 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 2023 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.