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2005 Heartland Bighorn problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 2 complaints on file for the 2005 Heartland Bighorn — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

2

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2005 compare to other Bighorn years?

Bighorn NHTSA complaints by model year, 2005 highlighted10 complaints2005: 2 complaints2006: 1 complaints2007: 7 complaints2008: 1 complaints2013: 10 complaints2014: 1 complaints2015: 2 complaints2016: 1 complaints2017: 0 complaints2018: 1 complaints2021: 1 complaints2022: 0 complaints2023: 3 complaints2024: 0 complaints2026: 0 complaints
Bighorn NHTSA complaints by model year, 2005 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2005 Heartland Bighorn problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Tires & Wheels2100%

Does the 2005 Heartland Bighorn have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

08V380000OtherAugust 1, 2008 · 6,002 units

Defect

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 A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.

Consequence

IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Remedy

HEARTLAND RV IS WORKING WITH DOMETIC TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 08E032). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO MANAGE THIS CAMPAIGN. STERICYCLE WILL ASSIST THE OWNER IN LOCATING DEALERSHIPS OR SERVICE CENTERS AND WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH SCHEDULING OF APPOINTMENTS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOMETIC/STERICYCLE AT 1-888-446-5157 OR HEARTLAND RV AT 1-574-262-8030.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“SECOND REPORT: FIRST TIRE WAS REPORTED THIS DATE AS AN OUT-OF-ROUND CONDITION. THIS REPORT IS FOR THE SECOND TIRE WHICH IS A CORD SEPARATION REPORT AGAIN ON THE SAME VEHICLE 2005 GLENDALE TITANIUM MODEL 29E34TS ALL DETAILS ARE THE SAME IN REGARDS TO PURCHASE DATE AND OPERATIONAL DETAILS TO THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · April 22, 2011

2005 Heartland Bighorn — common questions

Is the 2005 Heartland Bighorn reliable?

The record is thin — 2 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2005 Heartland Bighorn have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2005 Heartland Bighorn. 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.