2009 Heartland Cyclone Problems
- Complaints
- 9filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 17,908miles, 6 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2009 Heartland Cyclone (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2009 Heartland Cyclone. The part named most often is wheels, with 4 complaints (44% of the total), followed by tires (3) and body and structure (1). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 17,908 miles. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign 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.
- Wheels4 44%
- Tires3 33%
- Body and structure1 11%
- Suspension1 11%
Example complaints
Wheels: “This is the third failure of the same model rv trailer wheel in 30 months. Two failed in the last five months. All the wheels have cracked in the same area of the wheels. The wheels have been under normal use for the past 52 months during more than 20,000 miles of travel. These wheels were sold with my 2009 Heartland rv Cyclone, model 4012. The wheels are 12 hole aluminum 16x6.5j, 8 bolt, model tr4, distributed by the tredit tire and wheel co, inc. The tredit tire and wheel co, inc. Honored their replacement policy on the first two wheels. …”
NHTSA complaint #10562448, filed 2014-02, 15,000 milesTires: “During a routine stop at a truck stop, the onsite complementary tire inspector brought to my attention a tire that was ballooned like a doughnut. This is failure 1 of 2. This wheel and tire was removed and replaced with the vehicle's spare. Pictures of the failed tire are available.”
NHTSA complaint #10465213, filed 2012-07, 20,817 milesBody and structure: “Upon removing the most rear tire on the driver side of my RV fifth wheel trailer, I discovered the 12-inch I-beam was cracked near the hanger bracket. The crack is 5.5 inches long. If the crack continues to lengthen without repair, there is the potential for catastrophic I-beam failure on the highway. This problem is noted by the manufacture, Lippert Components, before 2016. I contacted a Lippert representative, Paul Klskowski, on November 9, 2016. Lippert offered it to be repaired at a local shop and provided a detailed repair procedure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11424606, filed 2021-07Suspension: “The contact owns a 2009 Heartland Cyclone trailer. The contact stated that while driving 15 MPH, the vehicle swayed abnormally and dropped. Upon further investigation, he found that the front passenger's side leaf spring was fractured. The contact repaired the vehicle and later received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 10v077000 (equipment). The remedy however did not address the axle being overloaded at the time of being manufactured. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 23,000. Updated 12/03/13 updated 12/17/13”
NHTSA complaint #10537875, filed 2013-08, 23,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 12,000 and 20,817 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…
Recall details for the 2009 Heartland Cyclone → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2009 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 2009 Heartland Cyclone have?
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2009 Heartland Cyclone as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2009 Heartland Cyclone is reported most often?
Wheels is named most often, in 4 complaints (44% of the total), followed by tires with 3.
Has the 2009 Heartland Cyclone been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2009 Heartland Cyclone reported?
Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 17,908 miles and the middle half falls between 12,000 and 20,817 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 29, 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.