2017 Heartland Pioneer Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 5, 2021 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Pioneer years
Not enough data 3rd of 12 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2017 Heartland Pioneer. That ranks 3rd out of 12 Pioneer model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (1 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

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

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Most common 2017 Heartland Pioneer problems

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

Suspension1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Suspension1100%———

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

2017 Heartland Pioneer recalls (1)

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Electrical system:wiringJul 12, 2019 · NHTSA campaign 19V525000 · 5,598 vehicles

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.

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.

When we got the trailer we started going through tires. We replaced 4 or 5 tires. The RV ran out of the one year warranty. We took the vehicle to an RV dealer and found out the axles were bent. I contacted CampingWorld and they told me to pound sand. IT was not there problem. We had the axles…

Suspension · received Jun 5, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11419757

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Heartland Pioneer?

Owners most often report suspension problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2017 Heartland Pioneer?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2017 Heartland Pioneer a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Pioneer model years, the 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.