Heartland Cyclone Problems by Year
Heartland Cyclone years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Cyclone year: 2008, 2012. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2008 Cyclone: 14 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2012 Cyclone: 10 complaints, 1 recall
- 2009 Cyclone: 9 complaints, 1 recall
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2010 Cyclone: 1 complaint, 1 recall
- 2016 Cyclone: 1 complaint, 3 recalls
- 2018 Cyclone: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Heartland Cyclone problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 35 | 10 | 0 |
| Wheels | 20 | 9 | 0 |
| Structure | 13 | 8 | 0 |
| Suspension | 10 | 7 | 0 |
| Equipment | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Trailer Hitches | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Heartland Cyclone model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Cyclone | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2024 Cyclone | 1 | 1 | — | Tires | |
| 2022 Cyclone | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2021 Cyclone | 3 | 3 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2020 Cyclone | 2 | 2 | — | Equipment | |
| 2019 Cyclone | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2018 Cyclone | 1 | 0 | — | Structure | |
| 2017 Cyclone | 3 | 1 | — | Wheels | |
| 2016 Cyclone | 1 | 3 | — | Wheels | |
| 2015 Cyclone | 4 | 3 | — | Structure | |
| 2014 Cyclone | 7 | 2 | — | Tires | |
| 2013 Cyclone | 3 | 3 | — | Tires | |
| 2012 Cyclone | 10 | 1 | — | Tires | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2011 Cyclone | 4 | 3 | — | Tires | |
| 2010 Cyclone | 1 | 1 | — | Tires | |
| 2009 Cyclone | 9 | 1 | — | Wheels | |
| 2008 Cyclone | 14 | 2 | — | Tires | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2007 Cyclone | 2 | 2 | — | Equipment |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Heartland Cyclone years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2008 (14), 2012 (10) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Cyclone year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Heartland Cyclone?
Tires, with 35 complaints across 10 model years.
How many recalls does the Heartland Cyclone have?
17 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.