2016 Heartland Bighorn problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2016 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.

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

Investigations

Crash-involved

Fires reported

Injuries

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2016 compare to other Bighorn years?

Bighorn NHTSA complaints by model year, 2016 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2016 Heartland Bighorn problems?

Component	Complaints	Share	vs prior year
Suspension	1	100%	— flat

Does the 2016 Heartland Bighorn have recalls?

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

15V199000OtherApril 3, 2015 · 252 units

Defect

Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2016 Big Country, Bighorn, Cyclone, Edge, Elkridge, North Trail, Prowler, Road Warrior, Sundance XLT, Torque, Wilderness and 2015-2016 Landmark 365 fifth wheel and travel trailers. In the affected vehicles, the bolts that attach the expanding room to the sliding mechanism chain may fail allowing the room to extend unintentionally while the vehicle is in motion.

Consequence

If the room extends while vehicle is in motion, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective bolts, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2015. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99-01-21.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“The right rear leaf spring hanger started to crack. If the spring hanger would have broken off the tires could have came together creating a potential hazard. Lippert Components is the manufacture of this suspension system. Lippert marketed this system called Correct Track and installed it across…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · June 16, 2021

2016 Heartland Bighorn — common questions

Is the 2016 Heartland Bighorn reliable?

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

Does the 2016 Heartland Bighorn have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2016 Heartland Bighorn. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 2016 compare to other Bighorn years?

What are the most common 2016 Heartland Bighorn problems?

Does the 2016 Heartland Bighorn have recalls?

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

2016 Heartland Bighorn — common questions

Is the 2016 Heartland Bighorn reliable?

Does the 2016 Heartland Bighorn have recalls?

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