2018 Heartland Mallard Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Mallard years
- Not enough data 4th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Heartland Mallard. That ranks 4th out of 9 Mallard model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 900 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 Heartland Mallard 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 1 | 50% | 900 | — | — |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2018 Heartland Mallard recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer:lpg systems
Problem: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC. (Heartland) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Mallard, Shadow Cruiser, Sundance XLTTT, Wilderness, Prowler, Trail Runner, 2018-2019 Pioneer, Terry Classic, 2020-2021 Lithium, and 2021 North Trail trailers equipped with a Winntec model 6020 two-stage propane regulator. The regulator may fail, causing an increase in propane pressure.
Risk: Increased propane pressure can enlarge the flames in gas appliances, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the regulator and test the propane system for leaks, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 3, 2021. 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.
They trailer hitch that I have used with this travel trailer has begun to fail. The head tilt spacers are beginning to elongate and will reach failure with continued use. The manufacturer indicated that this would be caused by overloading or a sharp turn, but neither of those events have happened…
******* delete voq ******* this complaint is being marked for deletion because the consumer placed the request.*djr ******* delete voq *******
Other Heartland Mallard years
← 2017 Mallard · 2019 Mallard →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Mallard | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 Mallard | 1 | 2 |
| 2022 Mallard | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 Mallard | 3 | 5 |
| 2020 Mallard | 0 | 2 |
| 2019 Mallard | 6 | 2 |
| 2018 | 2 | 1 |
| 2017 Mallard | 4 | 3 |
| 2016 Mallard | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Heartland Mallard?
Owners most often report suspension, trailer hitches problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Heartland Mallard?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2018 Heartland Mallard a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Mallard model years, the 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.