2017 Heartland Elkridge Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Elkridge years
- Not enough data 2nd of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2017 Heartland Elkridge. That ranks 2nd out of 14 Elkridge model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 100%). Complaints mention 1 fire. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2017 Heartland Elkridge recalls (2)
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.
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.
The auto leveling system caught fire. The RV was a total loss. The system was properly powered down at last use.
Other Heartland Elkridge years
← 2016 Elkridge · 2018 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 | 1 | 2 |
| 2016 Elkridge | 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 |
See all Heartland Elkridge problems by year, every Heartland model, or the VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Heartland Elkridge?
Owners most often report electrical system, unknown or other problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Heartland Elkridge?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2017 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 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.