2016 Heartland North Trail Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other North Trail years
- Not enough data 2nd of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2016 Heartland North Trail. That ranks 2nd out of 13 North Trail model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Heartland North Trail 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% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2016 Heartland North Trail recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford f-150 equipped with a 2016 heartland north trail trailer. The contact noticed that the seat detached from the kitchen. The contact performed an unknown repair independently on the seat. In addition, the trailer was inspected by an independent mechanic who stated…
Other Heartland North Trail years
← 2014 North Trail · 2017 North Trail →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 North Trail | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 North Trail | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 North Trail | 1 | 3 |
| 2021 North Trail | 0 | 4 |
| 2020 North Trail | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 North Trail | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 North Trail | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 North Trail | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 North Trail | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 North Trail | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 North Trail | 1 | 2 |
| 2010 North Trail | 2 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Heartland North Trail?
Owners most often report electrical system, seats, structure problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Heartland North Trail?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2016 Heartland North Trail a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other North Trail model years, the 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.