2017 Heartland Wilderness Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Wilderness years
- Not enough data 1st of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Heartland Wilderness. That is the most of any Wilderness model year in the database (9 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 100%), typically at around 120 miles. Complaints mention 2 fires. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 Heartland Wilderness 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 | 2 | 100% | 120 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Heartland Wilderness recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting; electrical system:wiring
Problem: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Wilderness and Mallard travel trailers, 2015-2017 Elkridge fifth wheel travel trailers, and 2017 Sundance and Torque travel trailers. The affected vehicles have an LED light on the front cap of the camper that may short circuit and overheat.
Risk: If the light overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.
Fix: Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will replace the light with one that has built-in voltage protection. The recall began on September 1, 2016. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: Heartland Recreational Vehicles (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2017 trailers manufactured February 29, 2016, to May 5, 2016. The certification labels have incorrect tire pressure information, failing to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Risk: Improper inflation can cause the trailer tires to become overloaded, resulting in poor handling and increased risk of a crash.
Fix: Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will replace the certification label, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2016. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99-01-25.
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 2017 Heartland Wilderness RV. The contact stated that the exterior LED lights caught on fire after being left on for an extended period. Neighbors alerted the owner, who discovered flames coming from the passengerâs side light assembly. The driverâs side assembly was melted…
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 heartland wilderness camper. The contact stated that the outdoor security light caught fire and caused structural damage to the camper. The fire department was notified and no injuries were sustained. A fire report was not filed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer…
Other Heartland Wilderness years
← 2016 Wilderness · 2018 Wilderness →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Wilderness | 0 | 2 |
| 2020 Wilderness | 0 | 2 |
| 2019 Wilderness | 1 | 2 |
| 2018 Wilderness | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 | 2 |
| 2016 Wilderness | 1 | 2 |
| 2014 Wilderness | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 Wilderness | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 Wilderness | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Heartland Wilderness?
Owners most often report electrical system, exterior lighting problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Heartland Wilderness?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2017 Heartland Wilderness a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Wilderness model years, the 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.