Heartland Wilderness Problems by Year
NHTSA has 5 owner complaints and 8 safety recalls on file for the Heartland Wilderness, across 9 model years (2012–2021). The 2017 model year has the most complaints (2). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Heartland Wilderness years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Wilderness model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2017 Wilderness: 2 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2019 Wilderness: 1 complaint, 2 recalls
- 2016 Wilderness: 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 Wilderness problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Heartland Wilderness model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Wilderness | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2020 Wilderness | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2019 Wilderness | 1 | 2 | — | Power Train | |
| 2018 Wilderness | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2017 Wilderness | 2 | 2 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2016 Wilderness | 1 | 2 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2014 Wilderness | 1 | 1 | — | Structure | |
| 2013 Wilderness | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2012 Wilderness | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Heartland Wilderness years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2017 (2), 2019 (1), 2016 (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 Wilderness?
Electrical System, with 3 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the Heartland Wilderness have?
8 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.