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2019 Heartland Wilderness problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 2 complaints on file for the 2019 Heartland Wilderness — 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 2019 compare to other Wilderness years?

Wilderness NHTSA complaints by model year, 2019 highlighted2 complaints2012: 0 complaints2013: 0 complaints2014: 2 complaints2016: 2 complaints2017: 1 complaints2018: 0 complaints2019: 2 complaints2020: 0 complaints2021: 0 complaints
Wilderness NHTSA complaints by model year, 2019 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2019 Heartland Wilderness problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Suspension150%
Transmission150%

Does the 2019 Heartland Wilderness have recalls?

2 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.

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.

“The contact owns a 2019 Heartland Wilderness Travel Trailer. The contact stated while pulling into the driveway, there was smoke coming from the hubs. The contact stated that upon inspecting the trailer, the contact noticed that the bearings and races had failed, causing the axle spindle to be…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · November 26, 2020 · fire

“The contact owns a 2019 Heartland Wilderness Travel Trailer. The contact stated while pulling into the driveway, there was smoke coming from the hubs. The contact stated that upon inspecting the trailer, the contact noticed that the bearings and races had failed, causing the axle spindle to be…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · November 26, 2020 · fire

2019 Heartland Wilderness — common questions

Is the 2019 Heartland Wilderness 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 2019 Heartland Wilderness have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2019 Heartland Wilderness. 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.