VehicleVerdict

Heartland Wilderness years to avoid

Across 2012–2021, no single Wilderness year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 2019 drew the most complaints; 2021 the fewest.

7

Total complaints

8

Recall campaigns

2012–2021

Years covered

0

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Heartland Wilderness NHTSA complaints by model year2 complaints2012: 0 complaints2013: 0 complaints2014: 2 complaints2016: 2 complaints2017: 1 complaints2018: 0 complaints2019: 2 complaints2020: 0 complaints2021: 0 complaints
Heartland Wilderness NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Every Wilderness year

YearComplaintsRecalls
202102
202002
201922
201801
201712
201622
201421
201301
201201

Common questions

What is the best year for the Heartland Wilderness?

By complaint volume, 2021 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Wilderness years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Heartland Wilderness have?

Across all model years, the Wilderness has 8 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 7 consumer complaints on file.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.