2008 Heartland Cyclone Problems
- Complaints
- 14filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 2,000miles, 11 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2008 Heartland Cyclone (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 2008 Heartland Cyclone. The part named most often is tires, with 12 complaints (86% of the total), followed by suspension (4) and equipment (3). 11 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 2,000 miles. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
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.
- Tires12 86%
- Suspension4 29%
- Equipment3 21%
- Other or unknown1 7.1%
- Body and structure1 7.1%
Example complaints
Tires: “2008 Cyclone toyhauler, Heartland. I have had up to eight blow outs on this trailer due to under rated tires and axle. I have had to have the sides of the camper repaired on both sides in 2009. Then this year I had two blow out and now have to have the side of camper repaired again. Can some one do something to Heartland about this? There are people out there with the same issues.”
NHTSA complaint #10411680, filed 2011-07, 2,000 milesSuspension: “5th wheel trailer gvwr stated by mfgr is 18,000. The 3 individual axles are rated at 5200# each totaling 15,600# max.. Tires are goodyear marathon st225/75r15 d-rated max load is 2540 at PSI 65 cold totaling 15,240# max. Unit has had tire separation and blow outs. Remaining tires on unit were inspected by goodyear wingfoot commercial tires and 4 of 6 on the ground were suspected of suffering belt breakdown/separation after less than 6,000 miles. Initial incident resulted in damage to rv trailer in the amount of approximately $2,800. Additionally, replacing failing/suspect tires cost $636. …”
NHTSA complaint #10300463, filed 2010-01, 5,000 milesEquipment: “April 2007, tire blowout on new 2008 Heartland Cyclone 5th wheel trailer mdl 4012, force of the blowout bent front axle. Discovered axle rating 5200 and tires size 225 75r15 d rating 65psi, tires insufficient for weight of trailer, trailer needs e rated 80psi tires. Consulted with safety expert from recreational vehicle safety education foundation who verified the tires did not meet the standards of federal guidelines as to the weight it could support of the axles rated at 5200lbs. …”
NHTSA complaint #10339578, filed 2010-06, 200 milesOther or unknown: “The contact owns a 2008 Heartland Cyclone model # 4012. The contact's vehicle was involved in a crash which caused a tire to blowout. According to the manufacturer's report the tires should be 16 inches to support the weight of the vehicle. However, the contact's tires are 15 inches. The dry weight of the coach was 13,696 lbs, unloaded. The tire id number was 225/75/r15. The manufacturer stated that the tires were 400 lbs more than the recommended weight. The toyhauler cargo's capacity was 2,500 lbs. The fuel capacity was 50 gallons with a water weight capacity of 100 gallons. …”
NHTSA complaint #10189409, filed 2007-05, 300 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 11 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 300 and 5,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 10V077000Mar 3, 2010Equipment › Other › LabelsCovers: Heartland Cyclone 2007–2009
Heartland is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 cyclone fifth wheel trailers for failing to comply with the requirements of part 567, 'certification.' it has been determined that these vehicles were manufactured with incorrect axle information printed on…
- 08V380000Aug 1, 2008Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailerCovers: Heartland Cyclone 2007–2008, Bighorn 2005–2008, Landmark 2005–2008 +3 more
Heartland rv is recalling 6,002 my 2005-2008 big country, landmark, big horn, cyclone, razor, sundance, and trail runner fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. The refrigerator may have…
Recall details for the 2008 Heartland Cyclone → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2008 Heartland Cyclone.
Other model years of the Heartland Cyclone
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 7 | 3,000 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2012 | 10 | 5,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2009 | 9 | 17,908 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2008 | 14 | 2,000 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Heartland Cyclone model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2008 Heartland Cyclone have?
NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 2008 Heartland Cyclone as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2008 Heartland Cyclone is reported most often?
Tires is named most often, in 12 complaints (86% of the total), followed by suspension with 4.
Has the 2008 Heartland Cyclone been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 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 2008 Heartland Cyclone reported?
Among the 11 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 2,000 miles and the middle half falls between 300 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 30, 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.