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2023 Heartland Mallard problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 2 complaints on file for the 2023 Heartland Mallard — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

2

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

2

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2023 compare to other Mallard years?

Mallard NHTSA complaints by model year, 2023 highlighted11 complaints2016: 0 complaints2017: 4 complaints2018: 2 complaints2019: 11 complaints2020: 0 complaints2021: 5 complaints2022: 0 complaints2023: 2 complaints2024: 0 complaints
Mallard NHTSA complaints by model year, 2023 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2023 Heartland Mallard problems?

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Does the 2023 Heartland Mallard have recalls?

2 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.

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.

2023 Heartland Mallard — common questions

Is the 2023 Heartland Mallard reliable?

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

Does the 2023 Heartland Mallard have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2023 Heartland Mallard. 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.