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2016 Heartland Cyclone problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2016 Heartland Cyclone — 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.

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NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2016 compare to other Cyclone years?

Cyclone NHTSA complaints by model year, 2016 highlighted23 complaints2007: 2 complaints2008: 23 complaints2009: 9 complaints2010: 1 complaints2011: 6 complaints2012: 15 complaints2013: 5 complaints2014: 11 complaints2015: 5 complaints2016: 1 complaints2017: 5 complaints2018: 3 complaints2019: 0 complaints2020: 6 complaints2021: 3 complaints2022: 0 complaints2024: 1 complaints2025: 0 complaints
Cyclone NHTSA complaints by model year, 2016 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2016 Heartland Cyclone problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Tires & Wheels1100%

Does the 2016 Heartland Cyclone have recalls?

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

16V819000OtherNovember 14, 2016 · 2,045 units

Defect

Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Cyclone travel trailers manufactured July 6, 2014, to September 29, 2015 and 2015-2016 Road Warrior and 2016 Torque trailers manufactured July 18, 2014, to September 30, 2015. The affected trailers are equipped with aluminum black ladders manufactured by Christianson Industries that have retractable hinges, each with a welded 'top hat' that can separate from the hinge.

Consequence

If the hinges separate from the ladder while in use, the ladder may fall from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will install hinge braces over the back of the existing hinges, free of charge. The recall began on December 2, 2016. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99-01-28.

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.

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.

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE RAM 3500 TOWING A 2016 HEARTLAND CYCLONE 4100 FIFTH WHEEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT WHEELS OF THE TRAILER WERE CRACKED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · October 25, 2018

2016 Heartland Cyclone — common questions

Is the 2016 Heartland Cyclone reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2016 Heartland Cyclone have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2016 Heartland Cyclone. 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.