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2016 Lakota Bighorn problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2016 Lakota Bighorn — 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.

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NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

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Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2016 compare to other Bighorn years?

Bighorn NHTSA complaints by model year, 2016 highlighted2 complaints2014: 0 complaints2016: 0 complaints2018: 0 complaints2019: 0 complaints2020: 2 complaints2021: 0 complaints2022: 0 complaints2023: 0 complaints2024: 0 complaints
Bighorn NHTSA complaints by model year, 2016 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2016 Lakota Bighorn have recalls?

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

16V404000Tires & WheelsJune 6, 2016 · 29 units

Defect

Lakota Corporation (Lakota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Lakota Bighorn, Charger, and Livestock Edition trailers manufactured October 8, 2015, through November 10, 2015, and equipped with 17.5 inch aluminum rims. In the affected trailers, the aluminum rims may have pin holes, resulting in a loss of tire pressure.

Consequence

A loss of tire air pressure may result in tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Lakota will notify the owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any defective wheels, free of charge. The recall began on August 24, 2016. Owners may contact Lakota customer service at 1-574-848-1636.

16V153000OtherMarch 15, 2016 · 15 units

Defect

Lakota Corporation (Lakota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Bighorn and Charger recreational vehicles manufactured from March 5, 2015, through March 20, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the screws that attach the expanding room to the sliding mechanism cable may fail allowing the room to extend unintentionally while the vehicle is in motion.

Consequence

If the room extends while vehicle is in motion, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

Lakota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bolts, free of charge. The recall began on April 8, 2016. Owners may contact Lakota customer service at 1-574-848-1636.

2016 Lakota Bighorn — common questions

Is the 2016 Lakota Bighorn reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2016 Lakota Bighorn have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2016 Lakota Bighorn. 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.