2013 Heartland Sundance XLT Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sundance XLT years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Heartland Sundance XLT. That is the most of any Sundance XLT model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is equipment (1 complaints, 50%). 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 2013 Heartland Sundance XLT 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 50% | 6,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 Heartland Sundance XLT recalls (1)
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Equipment
Problem: Heartland Recreational Vehicles is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Big Country, Bighorn, Elk Ridge, Elk Ridge Express, Landmark, Prowler, Sundance, Sundance XLT, and Silverado fith wheel and travel trailers manufactured February 13, 2013, through April 16, 2013. If the awning installation sequence was not completely followed, the awning motor may unknowingly become damaged.
Risk: If motor damage has occurred, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the trailer is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
Fix: Heartland will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with a design that is not subject to an out-of-sequence installation error. The recall began on May 20, 2013. A notification schedule has not yet been provided. Owners may contact Heartland Recreational Trailers at 1-888-262-5992 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed. Heartland's recall campaign number is 99-01-11.
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 2013 heartland sundance xlt. While driving at 65 mph,the awning motor failed causing the awning to unfold. The contact stated that the failure caused severe damage to the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified, but no remedy was offered. The vehicle was included in nhtsa…
I was driving south on i-95 in south carolina when the right front tire on my 2013 sundance 5th wheel came apart and tore up the panel above the tire . I was able to change the tire and make it to savanna, ga. And bought two new tires. I was going about 65mph and did not hit anything on the road…
Other Heartland Sundance XLT years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Sundance XLT | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 Sundance XLT | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 | 2 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Heartland Sundance XLT?
Owners most often report equipment, tires problems. The top one, equipment, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Heartland Sundance XLT?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2013 Heartland Sundance XLT a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sundance XLT model years, the 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.