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2019 Heartland Pioneer problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2019 Heartland Pioneer — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 6 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

1

NHTSA complaints

6

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

NCAP overall

How does 2019 compare to other Pioneer years?

Pioneer NHTSA complaints by model year, 2019 highlighted2 complaints2013: 0 complaints2014: 0 complaints2015: 0 complaints2016: 2 complaints2017: 1 complaints2018: 2 complaints2019: 1 complaints2020: 1 complaints2021: 0 complaints2022: 1 complaints2023: 0 complaints2024: 0 complaints
Pioneer NHTSA complaints by model year, 2019 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2019 Heartland Pioneer problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Body & Structure1100%

Does the 2019 Heartland Pioneer have recalls?

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

21V428000OtherJune 4, 2021 · 22,326 units

Defect

Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC. (Heartland) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Mallard, Shadow Cruiser, Sundance XLTTT, Wilderness, Prowler, Trail Runner, 2018-2019 Pioneer, Terry Classic, 2020-2021 Lithium, and 2021 North Trail trailers equipped with a Winntec model 6020 two-stage propane regulator. The regulator may fail, causing an increase in propane pressure.

Consequence

Increased propane pressure can enlarge the flames in gas appliances, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the regulator and test the propane system for leaks, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 3, 2021. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.

19V525000Electrical SystemJuly 12, 2019 · 5,598 units

Defect

Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2017 Bighorn Traveler, 2016-2020 Elkridge, Elkridge Ex, 2019-2020 Milestone, 2017-2018 North Peak, 2016-2017 Oakmont, 2017-2020 Pioneer FW, 2016-2018 Prowler FW, 2017-2019 Sundance and Sundance XLTFW trailers. The A/C electrical connector may have been improperly installed, possibly causing increased electrical resistance and the connection to overheat.

Consequence

Overheating of the connection can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will correct the electrical connections, free of charge. The recall began on September 5, 2019. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99.01.47.

18V852000Visibility & WipersNovember 30, 2018 · 847 units

Defect

Heartland RV (Heartland) is recalling certain 2019 Heartland Elk Ridge, Milestone, Elk Ridge Express, Pioneer, Sundance, and Sundance XLT fifth-wheel recreational trailers. The forward reflectors on one or both sides may not have been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence

If the reflectors are missing, the trailer may have reduced visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will install the missing reflectors, free of charge. The recall began December 26, 2018. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99.01.43.

18V819000SuspensionNovember 20, 2018 · 53 units

Defect

Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2019 Heartland Pioneer and Prowler recreational trailers, built on D28H, D35, D40 or D44 trailer axles. The inner hub bearings may not have been sufficiently greased, which can cause the bearings to overheat and fail.

Consequence

If the bearings overheat, the hub may fail, affecting handling and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the hubs and bearings, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 7, 2018. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99.01.42.

18V760000OtherOctober 29, 2018 · 368 units

Defect

Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2019 Heartland Pioneer recreational trailers, model BH280. A flexible liquid propane (LP) hose was installed on the outside cooktop running into the firebox of the stove instead of a rigid metal tube supply line.

Consequence

Heat from the cooktop can damage the hose, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will replace the flexible LP hose inside the firebox with a rigid metal one, free of charge. The recall began November 16, 2018. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99.01.41.

18V634000SuspensionSeptember 21, 2018 · 622 units

Defect

Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2019 Heartland Mallard, Pioneer, Sundance XLT, Wilderness, North Trail, Prowler and Trail Runner travel trailers. The axles may be missing inner bearing races on the hubs, which can cause the bearing to burnout or cause the hub to overheat.

Consequence

The missing bearing race may cause premature hub bearing failure, possibly resulting in a separation of the hub from the axle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective hubs with new hubs or replace the axles, free of charge. The recall began October 9, 2018. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland's number for this recall is 99.01.40.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

2019 HEARTLAND PIONEER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO MULTIPLE DEFECTS NOTICED AFTER THE PURCHASE OF RV. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE UPON DELIVERY OF THE VEHICLE THERE WAS WATER DAMAGE THAT CAUSED MOLD AND ROTTED FLOORING AND VINYL THE AC HAD TO BE REPAIRED 3 TIMES, AND THE FAUCET HAD TO BE…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · February 4, 2019

2019 Heartland Pioneer — common questions

Is the 2019 Heartland Pioneer reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 6 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2019 Heartland Pioneer have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns affecting the 2019 Heartland Pioneer. 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.