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Heartland BighornModel year report

2015 Heartland Bighorn Problems

Complaints
7filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
3,000miles, 4 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2015 Heartland Bighorn (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2015 Heartland Bighorn. The part named most often is suspension, with 3 complaints (43% of the total), followed by body and structure (2) and electrical system (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 3,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Suspension complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the non-powered axle assembly filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Suspension: “An axle hanger, which was involved in a recall, was improperly welded and began to break off of the frame. This occurred while traveling down a highway in ohio. It was welded back into place on the highway. Again, while traveling down a highway in massachusetts it broke completely off. I have been in contact with Heartland and they do not wish to help.”

NHTSA complaint #11052934, filed 2017-12, 5,000 miles

Body and structure: “The contact owns a 2015 Heartland Bighorn. While parked, the front passenger side slide out failed to retract back into the vehicle. After several attempts, the slide out was manually retracted. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the passenger noticed that the front passenger side slide out protruded approximately six inches outward. After several attempts, the slide out retracted and secured. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the slide out bolts fractured and needed to be replaced. …”

NHTSA complaint #10816517, filed 2015-12, 900 miles

Electrical system: “The contact owns a 2015 Heartland big horn 3875fb recreational trailer. The contact stated that the holding tank heater pad became overheated and burned a hole into the gray water tank. The failure caused a water leak. The dealer replaced both the heating tank and the yeti pad; however, the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the fire. Additionally, the bedroom slide would attract moisture and frost throughout the winter. The dealer sent someone to make repairs to the insulation in the recreational vehicle which was vacuum bonded; however, the failure was recurring. …”

NHTSA complaint #10723645, filed 2015-06, 1,000 miles

Equipment: “Cpsc: 2015 Heartland Bighorn wheel: consumer stated when the technicians replaced a cooling unit on a norcold refrigerator that leaked sodium chromate, the coolant unit blew up as it was being removed. Three of the technicians were taken to the hospital for emergency treatment for exposure to sodium chromate.”

NHTSA complaint #10807008, filed 2015-11

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 1,000 and 5,000 miles.

75%0–1025%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (4 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 3,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

201532016201720192021
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2015 Heartland Bighorn → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2015 Heartland Bighorn.

Other model years of the Heartland Bighorn

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
201573,0003———Not enough data
201453,0003———Not enough data
201382,9502———Not enough data
200785,2502———Not enough data

All Heartland Bighorn model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2015 Heartland Bighorn have?

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2015 Heartland Bighorn as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2015 Heartland Bighorn is reported most often?

Suspension is named most often, in 3 complaints (43% of the total), followed by body and structure with 2.

Has the 2015 Heartland Bighorn been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2015 Heartland Bighorn reported?

Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 3,000 miles and the middle half falls between 1,000 and 5,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.