2013 Heartland Bighorn Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 38%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 3,900miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the wheels of the 2013 Heartland Bighorn, 38% of the 8 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 3,900 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 miles“Bought this camper in january of 2013 from camping world of calera alabama on way to florida .went on then back to wisconsin. Came to florida again and now on way home an hour in to trip the tire begins to fail! Looks like inner cords failing. Fortunately my son was following and warned me of what he could see happening.called sales people but were left hanging, can't believe these tires don't last more than 4000 miles and no one takes responsibility, someone could get killed .”
NHTSA complaint #10586457, filed 2014-05, 3,900 miles“Traveling approximately 60 MPH on route 78 west just outside of allentown pennsylvania, the left rear tire -power king towmax st 235/80 r 16 load range (e) on our Heartland Bighorn 3185 (2013) sustained a blowout causing severe damage to the left rear end of our 5th wheel trailer including but not limited to cosmetic damage (fenders etc) rear axl damage, brake damage, hydraulic lines, brake lines, undercarriage damage etc. Thankfully all passengers were unharmed and no other vehicles were involved with this incident. …”
NHTSA complaint #10650107, filed 2014-10, 2,000 milesWheels: other model years
Other parts of the 2013 Heartland Bighorn
6 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Heartland Bighorn
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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