2016 Heartland Elkridge Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Elkridge years
- Not enough data 2nd of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2016 Heartland Elkridge. That ranks 2nd out of 14 Elkridge model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is wheels (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 2,000 miles. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Heartland Elkridge 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 | 1 | 100% | 2,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2016 Heartland Elkridge recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:wiring
Problem: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2017 Bighorn Traveler, 2016-2020 Elkridge, Elkridge Ex, 2019-2020 Milestone, 2017-2018 North Peak, 2016-2017 Oakmont, 2017-2020 Pioneer FW, 2016-2018 Prowler FW, 2017-2019 Sundance and Sundance XLTFW trailers. The A/C electrical connector may have been improperly installed, possibly causing increased electrical resistance and the connection to overheat.
Risk: Overheating of the connection can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will correct the electrical connections, free of charge. The recall began on September 5, 2019. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99.01.47.
Exterior lighting; electrical system:wiring
Problem: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Wilderness and Mallard travel trailers, 2015-2017 Elkridge fifth wheel travel trailers, and 2017 Sundance and Torque travel trailers. The affected vehicles have an LED light on the front cap of the camper that may short circuit and overheat.
Risk: If the light overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.
Fix: Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will replace the light with one that has built-in voltage protection. The recall began on September 1, 2016. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.
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.
I have had two of the original towmax tire size 225/75r15 tires blowout on my new fifth wheel. In both cases i was going under 65 mph. A third replacement towmax tire was put on my vehicle and i drove home. The next day that tire was goat because of a crack in the sidewall. If i had driven on it…
Other Heartland Elkridge years
← 2015 Elkridge · 2017 Elkridge →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Elkridge | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 Elkridge | 0 | 2 |
| 2021 Elkridge | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 Elkridge | 0 | 3 |
| 2019 Elkridge | 0 | 2 |
| 2018 Elkridge | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Elkridge | 1 | 2 |
| 2016 | 1 | 4 |
| 2015 Elkridge | 1 | 3 |
| 2014 Elkridge | 1 | 2 |
| 2013 Elkridge | 3 | 2 |
| 2012 Elkridge | 0 | 2 |
| 2011 Elkridge | 1 | 4 |
| 2010 Elkridge | 0 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Heartland Elkridge?
Owners most often report wheels problems. The top one, wheels, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Heartland Elkridge?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2016 Heartland Elkridge a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Elkridge model years, the 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.