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2006 Heartland Landmark problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 4 complaints on file for the 2006 Heartland Landmark — 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.

4

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2006 compare to other Landmark years?

Landmark NHTSA complaints by model year, 2006 highlighted4 complaints2005: 3 complaints2006: 4 complaints2007: 0 complaints2008: 0 complaints2009: 2 complaints2011: 2 complaints2013: 1 complaints2014: 0 complaints2022: 0 complaints
Landmark NHTSA complaints by model year, 2006 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2006 Heartland Landmark problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Tires & Wheels250%
Body & Structure125%
Suspension125%

Does the 2006 Heartland Landmark 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.

“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HEARTLAND LANDMARK RV. THE VEHICLE HAS POLARIS LOAD BOSS TIRES, SIZE 235/85/R16. ON OCTOBER 12, 2008, WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE DETACHED FROM THE WHEEL. HE REPLACED THE TIRE WITH THE SPARE.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · October 12, 2008

“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 (NA) HEARTLAND LANDMARK TRAILER. WHEN THE CONTACT TOOK THE TRAILER TO A MECHANIC TO HAVE A BIKE RACK WELDED ON, HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE REAR SPRINGS HAD COLLAPSED. IN ADDITION, THE ROCKER ASSEMBLY ATTACHMENT WAS TOUCHING THE GAS LINE ON THE FRAME OF THE TRAILER. THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · June 21, 2008

“I HAVE A 2006 LANDMARK 5TH WHEEL RV MADE BY HEARTLAND IN INDIANA. A WATER LEAK WAS FOUND UNDER THE UNIT JUST BEHIND THE BACK WHEELS. AFTER TAKING IT TO A REPAIR SHOP WHERE IT WAS PURCHASED, THE WATER TANK FELL OUT WITH THE SUPPORT LANDING ON THE REAR AXLE. THIS OCCURRED WHEN THE RV WAS MOVED FROM…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · November 12, 2007

2006 Heartland Landmark — common questions

Is the 2006 Heartland Landmark reliable?

The record is thin — 4 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2006 Heartland Landmark have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2006 Heartland Landmark. 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.