Heartland Bighorn Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 28 consumer complaints across the 4 model years of the Heartland Bighorn (2007–2015) that have at least 5 complaints. 2013 has the most, with 8. Across all years, the part named most often is tires (11 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All Bighorn model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 7 | 3,000 | 3 | 0 | — | Not enough data |
| 2014 | 5 | 3,000 | 3 | 0 | — | Not enough data |
| 2013 | 8 | 2,950 | 2 | 0 | — | Not enough data |
| 2007 | 8 | 5,250 | 2 | 0 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Tires11 34%
- Wheels6 19%
- Suspension5 16%
- Body and structure3 9.4%
- Other or unknown2 6.3%
- Equipment2 6.3%
- Electrical system2 6.3%
- Transmission and drivetrain1 3.1%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2014: “Saturday, 9/20/14, we drove approx 300 miles from fl on interstates 95 and 26, speed 65 MPH or lower, towing our 2014 Heartland Bighorn 5th wheel trailer equipped with power king tow max st235/80r16 tires. Tire pressure (80 PSI) and lug torque (120 ft/lb) checked before departure. …”
NHTSA complaint #10637922, filed 2014-09, 1,500 miles2013: “We purchased our 5th wheel nov 4, 2012 - experienced our first tire bubble 12/10/2013; second tire bubble 12/19/2013. We had been advised by several Bighorn owners that they replaced their china tires prior to hitting the road, but casual inspection on my part indicated that the power king tires installed were sufficient for the application - I was incorrect. There are numerous posts online that these tire mfg misrepresent their tire's adequacy. …”
NHTSA complaint #10556978, filed 2013-12, 6,500 miles2007: “We purchased a new 2005 fifth wheel, manufactured by Heartland, elkhart, in in july of 05. We drove it approx. 3,000 miles back to tucson and placed it in covered storage upon our arrival in tucson. It sat covered until may 15th of 2007 due to medical reasons. We left june 8th for a summer trip north. Our trip this summer took us approx 6,500 miles. …”
NHTSA complaint #10206586, filed 2007-10, 8,500 milesOther Heartland models
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology