2009 Heartland Cyclone Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Cyclone years
- Not enough data 3rd of 18 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Heartland Cyclone. That ranks 3rd out of 18 Cyclone model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is wheels (4 complaints, 44%), typically at around 13,500 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 9owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 Heartland Cyclone 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 4 | 44% | 13,500 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 33% | 20,817 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 11% | 23,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Heartland Cyclone recalls (1)
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Problem: Heartland is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 cyclone fifth wheel trailers for failing to comply with the requirements of part 567, 'certification.' it has been determined that these vehicles were manufactured with incorrect axle information printed on the federal certification label. The actual axle rating (gawr) is 5,080lbs and is listed as 5,200lbs on the label.
Risk: A vehicle with the axles loaded beyond the specified weight rating may result in axle failure leading to poor vehicle handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: The federal certification label will be replaced free of charge with one that has the correct gawr listed for each axle. The recall began on april 12, 2010. Owner may contact heartland 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.
Upon removing the most rear tire on the driver side of my RV fifth wheel trailer, I discovered the 12-inch I-beam was cracked near the hanger bracket. The crack is 5.5 inches long. If the crack continues to lengthen without repair, there is the potential for catastrophic I-beam failure on the…
The aluminum wheel has a 1' crack in it and keeps loosing air
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 heartland cyclone 3950 equipped with 16x6 sanhua ttw inc rims, model numbers: 66084-6h and 66082-8h (na). The contact stated that the driver's side middle rim and rear passenger side rim were both cracked and caused the tires to deflate. The contact stated that the rims…
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 heartland cyclone 3950 rv. The contact stated that the two rear aluminum wheels cracked causing the tire pressure to decrease and as a result, the tires blew out. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the…
This is the third failure of the same model rv trailer wheel in 30 months. Two failed in the last five months. All the wheels have cracked in the same area of the wheels. The wheels have been under normal use for the past 52 months during more than 20,000 miles of travel. These wheels were sold…
Other Heartland Cyclone years
← 2008 Cyclone · 2010 Cyclone →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Cyclone | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 Cyclone | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Cyclone | 0 | 3 |
| 2021 Cyclone | 3 | 3 |
| 2020 Cyclone | 2 | 2 |
| 2019 Cyclone | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 Cyclone | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 Cyclone | 3 | 1 |
| 2016 Cyclone | 1 | 3 |
| 2015 Cyclone | 4 | 3 |
| 2014 Cyclone | 7 | 2 |
| 2013 Cyclone | 3 | 3 |
| 2012 Cyclone | 10 | 1 |
| 2011 Cyclone | 4 | 3 |
| 2010 Cyclone | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 | 9 | 1 |
| 2008 Cyclone | 14 | 2 |
| 2007 Cyclone | 2 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Heartland Cyclone?
Owners most often report wheels, tires, structure problems. The top one, wheels, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Heartland Cyclone?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2009 Heartland Cyclone a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Cyclone model years, the 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.