2008 Heartland Cyclone Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 21%of 14 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 3,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the equipment of the 2008 Heartland Cyclone, 21% of the 14 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 3,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“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 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Heartland Cyclone trailer. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked when he noticed that the passenger side front wheel was leaning inward. The contact diagnosed that the failure was a broken leaf spring. The vehicle was not taken to a mechanic. The vehicle was repaired by the contact. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 5,000 and the current mileage was 6,000. ..updated 09-28-12 the consumer stated there was also failures with the front lifting jacks. The first time they failed, the were repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #10475303, filed 2012-09, 5,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Heartland Cyclone rv. The contact stated there was a recurring failure of the tires wearing prematurely. The contact also stated that he received the recall notice regarding NHTSA campaign id number 10v077000 (equipment: other: labels). The contact was not pleased with the recall remedy. He purchased the vehicle under the impression it could withhold a specific amount of weight. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact they could not send him tires to support a heavier weight. The failure mileage was 3,000 and the current mileage was 20,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10336634, filed 2010-06, 3,000 milesRelated recalls
- 10V077000Mar 3, 2010Heartland is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 cyclone fifth wheel trailers for failing to comply with the requirements of part 567, 'certification.' it…Covers: Heartland Cyclone 2007–2009
- 08V380000Aug 1, 2008Heartland rv is recalling 6,002 my 2005-2008 big country, landmark, big horn, cyclone, razor, sundance, and trail runner fifth wheel and travel trailers…Covers: Heartland Cyclone 2007–2008, Bighorn 2005–2008, Landmark 2005–2008 +3 more
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 3 | 21% |
Other parts of the 2008 Heartland Cyclone
12 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Heartland Cyclone
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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