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2023 Heartland Bighorn problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 3 complaints on file for the 2023 Heartland Bighorn — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 3 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

3

NHTSA complaints

3

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 Bighorn years?

Bighorn NHTSA complaints by model year, 2023 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, 2023 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2023 Heartland Bighorn problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Other267%
Electrical System133%

Does the 2023 Heartland Bighorn have recalls?

3 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.

22V591000OtherAugust 8, 2022 · 5,446 units

Defect

Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2022 Cyclone, Elk Ridge, Fuel, Milestone, North Trail, 2022-2023 Big Horn Traveler, Gravity, Lithium, Mallard, Pioneer, Prowler, Road Warrior, Sundance, Torque, and Trail Runner travel trailers. The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.

Consequence

An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the awning, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed by September 8, 2022. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“Range is installed in our Heartland RV. Suburban put out a TSB to have silicone placed at wiring connections on stove knobs under stove top. Then they put out a recall to disconnected and cap the wiring for the illumination of the stove knobs and the oven lighting. The range has an issue with the…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · August 31, 2023

“The contact owns a 2023 Heartland Bighorn built on a 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis. The contact stated that while the awning was opened, the front passenger’s side the awning fractured. The contact stated that the water tank also filled up with water independently. On another occasion,…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · February 28, 2023

2023 Heartland Bighorn — common questions

Is the 2023 Heartland Bighorn reliable?

The record is thin — 3 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2023 Heartland Bighorn have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2023 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.