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2016 Open Range 3x problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 2 complaints on file for the 2016 Open Range 3x — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

2

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2016 compare to other 3x years?

3x NHTSA complaints by model year, 2016 highlighted2 complaints2014: 0 complaints2015: 0 complaints2016: 2 complaints
3x NHTSA complaints by model year, 2016 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2016 Open Range 3x problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Body & Structure150%
Suspension150%

Does the 2016 Open Range 3x have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

15V834000OtherDecember 11, 2015 · 180 units

Defect

Highland Ridge RV (Highland) is recalling certain model year 2015 Open Range fifth wheels and 2015-2016 3X fifth wheels and Highlander travel trailers manufactured May 8, 2014, to December 4, 2015 and equipped with a side vented sewer drainage system termination valve. The affected vehicles may be missing a caution label to inform the operator not to leave the drain valve open to prevent an escape of sewer gas.

Consequence

If the drain valve is left open, sewer gas may fill the recreational vehicle, increasing the risk of occupant injury.

Remedy

Highland will notify owners and send them the missing label, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2016. Owners may contact Highland customer service at 1-260-768-7771. Highland's number for this recall is 9904272.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“SPRING HANGERS BROKE (MANUFACTURED BY LIPPERT). PREVIOUS RECALL # 14E052000. BOTH REAR-MOST HANGERS BROKE WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 7 DAYS APART. EACH COULD HAVE CAUSED INJURY AND/OR DEATH AS WE WERE DRIVING ON FREEWAYS AT 60 MPH. CONTACTED MANUFACTURER BUT NO ACTION AS YET. I HAVE THE BROKEN…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · July 23, 2016

“SPRING HANGERS BROKE (MANUFACTURED BY LIPPERT). PREVIOUS RECALL # 14E052000. BOTH REAR-MOST HANGERS BROKE WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 7 DAYS APART. EACH COULD HAVE CAUSED INJURY AND/OR DEATH AS WE WERE DRIVING ON FREEWAYS AT 60 MPH. CONTACTED MANUFACTURER BUT NO ACTION AS YET. I HAVE THE BROKEN…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · July 23, 2016

2016 Open Range 3x — common questions

Is the 2016 Open Range 3x reliable?

The record is thin — 2 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2016 Open Range 3x have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2016 Open Range 3x. 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.