2023 Heartland Mallard Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 9, 2025 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Mallard years
Not enough data 5th of 9 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2023 Heartland Mallard. That ranks 5th out of 9 Mallard model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is equipment (1 complaints, 100%). Complaints mention 1 fire. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2023 Heartland Mallard problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Equipment1
Unknown or Other1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Equipment1100%———
Unknown or Other1100%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2023 Heartland Mallard recalls (2)

Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.

Equipment:appliance:oven/stove/cooktopMar 27, 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V236000 · 10,038 vehicles

Problem: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2023 Elk Ridge, Lithium, 2024 Eddie Bauer, Corterra, 2023-2024 Big Country, Big Horn, South Fork, Fuel, Gravity, Mallard, North Trail, Sundance, Milestone, Pioneer, Prowler, Torque, and Trail Runner fifth wheels and travel trailers. The LED backlight circuit board in the cooktop range may fail, causing the board to overheat.

Risk: A circuit board that overheats increases the risk of a fire.

Fix: Dealers will disconnect and cut the circuit powering the LED backlights and terminate the wiring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 9, 2024. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.

Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailerAug 8, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V591000 · 5,446 vehicles

Problem: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2022 Cyclone, Elk Ridge, Fuel, Milestone, North Trail, 2022-2023 Big Horn Traveler, Gravity, Lithium, Mallard, Pioneer, Prowler, Road Warrior, Sundance, Torque, and Trail Runner travel trailers. The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.

Risk: An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the awning, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed by September 8, 2022. 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.

9 month old travel trailer fridge caught fire upon startup this season. May4th

Unknown or Other · received May 9, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11660016

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Heartland Mallard?

Owners most often report equipment, unknown or other problems. The top one, equipment, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2023 Heartland Mallard?

Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2023 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 2023 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.