2018 Heartland Pioneer Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Pioneer years
- Not enough data 1st of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Heartland Pioneer. That is the most of any Pioneer model year in the database (12 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 100 miles. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 Heartland Pioneer 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 | 50% | 100 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2018 Heartland Pioneer recalls (4)
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.
Electrical system:wiring
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.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer:lpg systems:lines and fittings
Problem: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2018 Pioneer recreational trailers. The liquid propane (LP) manifold block may be mounted too close to the center shackle, allowing the shackle to hit the LP hose fitting and cause a propane leak.
Risk: A leaking LP system can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Heartland has notified owners, and dealers will re-locate the manifold block further from the shackle area, free of charge. The recall began on November 14, 2017. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99.01.37.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer:lpg systems
Problem: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2018 Pioneer recreational trailers, models RD210, BH270 and BH250. The liquid propane (LP) hose may not have been properly secured to the frame near the tire and, as a result, the tire may rub through the LP hose causing a leak.
Risk: A propane leak can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will properly secure the LP hose against the frame with a D-style hose clamp, free of charge. The recall began on August 23, 2017. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032 or by email at [email protected]. Heartland's number for this recall is 99.01.34.
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.
The contact owns a 2018 Heartland Pioneer RV. The contact stated that while outside and touching the RV, the contact experienced electrical shocks. The electrical shocks had occurred only while kneeling and touching the RV. While examining the RV, the contact discovered that the electrical wiring…
On Thursday, April 15, 2021, at approximately 1415, I was traveling east on I-10 in Florida at approximately Mile Marker 130, when I felt my travel trailer start to sway, looked in my passengers side rear-view mirror and noticed tire pieces flying everywhere. I immediately slowed to a stop as I…
Other Heartland Pioneer years
← 2017 Pioneer · 2019 Pioneer →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Pioneer | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 Pioneer | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 Pioneer | 2 | 2 |
| 2021 Pioneer | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 Pioneer | 1 | 2 |
| 2019 Pioneer | 1 | 6 |
| 2018 | 2 | 4 |
| 2017 Pioneer | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Pioneer | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 Pioneer | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 Pioneer | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 Pioneer | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Heartland Pioneer?
Owners most often report electrical system, tires problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Heartland Pioneer?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2018 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 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.