Heartland Trail Runner Problems by Year
NHTSA has 8 owner complaints and 16 safety recalls on file for the Heartland Trail Runner, across 15 model years (2007–2024). The 2019 model year has the most complaints (4). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Heartland Trail Runner years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Trail Runner model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2019 Trail Runner: 4 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2022 Trail Runner: 2 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2020 Trail Runner: 1 complaint, 2 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Heartland Trail Runner problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Heartland Trail Runner model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Trail Runner | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2023 Trail Runner | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2022 Trail Runner | 2 | 3 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2021 Trail Runner | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2020 Trail Runner | 1 | 2 | — | Equipment | |
| 2019 Trail Runner | 4 | 4 | — | Structure | |
| 2018 Trail Runner | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2016 Trail Runner | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2015 Trail Runner | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2014 Trail Runner | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2013 Trail Runner | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2012 Trail Runner | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2011 Trail Runner | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 2010 Trail Runner | 1 | 1 | — | Tires | |
| 2007 Trail Runner | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Heartland Trail Runner years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2019 (4), 2022 (2), 2020 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Heartland Trail Runner?
Electrical System, with 2 complaints across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Heartland Trail Runner have?
16 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.