Heartland Mallard Problems by Year
NHTSA has 16 owner complaints and 12 safety recalls on file for the Heartland Mallard, across 9 model years (2016–2024). The 2019 model year has the most complaints (6). The most reported problem area overall is equipment.
Heartland Mallard years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Mallard model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2019 Mallard: 6 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2017 Mallard: 4 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2021 Mallard: 3 complaints, 5 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 Mallard problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Suspension | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Heartland Mallard model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Mallard | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2023 Mallard | 1 | 2 | — | Equipment | |
| 2022 Mallard | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2021 Mallard | 3 | 5 | — | Suspension | |
| 2020 Mallard | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2019 Mallard | 6 | 2 | — | Wheels | |
| 2018 Mallard | 2 | 1 | — | Suspension | |
| 2017 Mallard | 4 | 3 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2016 Mallard | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Heartland Mallard years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2019 (6), 2017 (4), 2021 (3). 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 Mallard?
Equipment, with 4 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the Heartland Mallard have?
12 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.