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2023 Heartland Big Country problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2023 Heartland Big Country — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

0

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2023 compare to other Big Country years?

Big Country NHTSA complaints by model year, 2023 highlighted7 complaints2007: 0 complaints2008: 0 complaints2009: 1 complaints2010: 0 complaints2011: 3 complaints2012: 3 complaints2013: 7 complaints2014: 1 complaints2015: 3 complaints2016: 1 complaints2022: 0 complaints2023: 0 complaints2024: 0 complaints
Big Country NHTSA complaints by model year, 2023 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2023 Heartland Big Country have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

24V236000OtherMarch 27, 2024 · 10,038 units

Defect

Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2023 Elk Ridge, Lithium, 2024 Eddie Bauer, Corterra, 2023-2024 Big Country, Big Horn, South Fork, Fuel, Gravity, Mallard, North Trail, Sundance, Milestone, Pioneer, Prowler, Torque, and Trail Runner fifth wheels and travel trailers. The LED backlight circuit board in the cooktop range may fail, causing the board to overheat.

Consequence

A circuit board that overheats increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will disconnect and cut the circuit powering the LED backlights and terminate the wiring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 9, 2024. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.

23V278000OtherApril 19, 2023 · 100 units

Defect

Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland)) is recalling certain 2023 Big Country and Big Horn fifth wheels. The federal certification label may have incorrect tire information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 120, " Wheels and Rims-Other Than Passenger Cars."

Consequence

Incorrect tire size information can allow an incorrectly sized tire to be installed, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Heartland will mail owners replacement certification labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 31, 2023. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.

2023 Heartland Big Country — common questions

Is the 2023 Heartland Big Country reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2023 Heartland Big Country have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2023 Heartland Big Country. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.