Heartland ELK Ridge Problems by Year
NHTSA has 9 owner complaints and 15 safety recalls on file for the Heartland ELK Ridge, across 14 model years (2010–2023). The 2013 model year has the most complaints (3). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Heartland ELK Ridge years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No ELK Ridge model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2013 ELK Ridge: 3 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2018 ELK Ridge: 1 complaint, 1 recall
- 2017 ELK Ridge: 1 complaint, 2 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2011 ELK Ridge: 1 complaint, 4 recalls
- 2014 ELK Ridge: 1 complaint, 2 recalls
- 2015 ELK Ridge: 1 complaint, 3 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 ELK Ridge problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Tires | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Heartland ELK Ridge model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 ELK Ridge | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2022 ELK Ridge | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2021 ELK Ridge | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2020 ELK Ridge | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2019 ELK Ridge | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2018 ELK Ridge | 1 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2017 ELK Ridge | 1 | 2 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2016 ELK Ridge | 1 | 4 | — | Wheels | |
| 2015 ELK Ridge | 1 | 3 | — | Wheels | |
| 2014 ELK Ridge | 1 | 2 | — | Tires | |
| 2013 ELK Ridge | 3 | 2 | — | Tires | |
| 2012 ELK Ridge | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2011 ELK Ridge | 1 | 4 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2010 ELK Ridge | 0 | 2 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Heartland ELK Ridge years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2013 (3), 2018 (1), 2017 (1). 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 ELK Ridge?
Electrical System, with 3 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the Heartland ELK Ridge have?
15 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.