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2015 Heartland Big Horn problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 7 complaints on file for the 2015 Heartland Big Horn — 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.

7

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

2

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2015 compare to other Big Horn years?

Big Horn NHTSA complaints by model year, 2015 highlighted7 complaints2006: 2 complaints2007: 1 complaints2009: 4 complaints2010: 3 complaints2011: 1 complaints2012: 0 complaints2013: 3 complaints2014: 3 complaints2015: 7 complaints2016: 1 complaints
Big Horn NHTSA complaints by model year, 2015 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2015 Heartland Big Horn problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Other229%
Suspension229%
Electrical System114%
Body & Structure114%
Tires & Wheels114%

Does the 2015 Heartland Big Horn have recalls?

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

15V482000OtherJuly 30, 2015 · 1,680 units

Defect

Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain trailers of various models and model years. Click on "All Products Associated With This Recall" for a complete list. The tire certification labels applied to the vehicles may contain inaccurate tire sizing and/or inflation information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

Consequence

An owner or operator could rely on the inaccurate information in inflating the tires which could cause under or over inflation which, in turn, could lead to a tire failure or crash.

Remedy

Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will send a replacement label with the correct information, free of charge. The recall began on September 29, 2015. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-574-266-3988.

15V049000SuspensionJanuary 30, 2015 · 131 units

Defect

Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2015 Heartland Big Country 3800FL vehicles manufactured October 22, 2014, to December 16, 2014 and 2015 Heartland Big Country 3900FLP vehicles manufactured September 23, 2014, to January 12, 2015, 2015 Heartland Big Horn 3750FL vehicles manufactured September 3, 2014, to January 14, 2015, and Landmark 365 Charleston vehicles manufactured on December 24, 2014. In the affected recreational vehicles, the axles may be placed too far forward on the frame resulting in improper weight distribution across the axles.

Consequence

Improper weight distribution across the axles may result in poor handling, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will move the axles rearward to help with weight distribution on the Big Horn, and 3800 FL Big Country, and will add a ballast to the pin box to improve handling the 3900 FLP Big Country, free of charge. The recall began February 16, 2015. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99-01-19.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · June 18, 2017

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · July 26, 2015

“TL* 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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · January 26, 2015 · fire

“TL* 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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · January 26, 2015 · fire

“KEPT TAKING TIRES BACK BECAUSE THEY WOULDN'T HOLD AIR. THEY FINALLY DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS A CRACK IN THE WHEEL. HAD IT WELDED PER DEALER SUGGESTION. WAS TRAVELING TO TX TO WINTER. HAD BRAND NEW TIRES ON RV. AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, THE WHEEL AND LUG NUTS JUST ROLLED OFF. WE HAD TO BE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · January 2, 2021

2015 Heartland Big Horn — common questions

Is the 2015 Heartland Big Horn reliable?

The record is thin — 7 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2015 Heartland Big Horn have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2015 Heartland Big Horn. 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.