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2015 Heartland BighornProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 7 owner complaints about the 2015 Heartland Bighorn, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 15V-482 the manufacturer reports only 9% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Lowest repair rate 9%Owner complaints71 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage13kSuspension, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 20, 2021. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2015 Heartland Bighorn has problems

7 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Suspension30
Structure21
Electrical system11
Equipment10
Wheels10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2015 Heartland Bighorn recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

9%repaired · 2016 Q4

Other: labels

Recall 15V-482 · Jul 30, 2015 · 1,680 vehicles · 143 repaired

Risk. An owner or operator could rely on the inaccurate information in inflating the tires which could cause under or over inflation which, in turn, could lead to a…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

23%repaired · 2016 Q4

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 15V-198 · Apr 3, 2015 · 1,691 vehicles · 391 repaired

Risk. If the rivet shears causing the quad step to fail, the step user may fall, increasing the risk of personal injury.

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99%repaired · 2016 Q2

Axle: non-powered axle assembly

Recall 15V-049 · Jan 30, 2015 · 131 vehicles · 130 repaired

Risk. Improper weight distribution across the axles may result in poor handling, increasing the risk of a crash.

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Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Heartland.

Best & worst years

2015 vs. every other Bighorn year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Bighorn median. How we score

'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'21'22'23'24'26'27
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Bighorn owners report

Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HEARTLAND BIG HORN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REMEDY FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V049000 (SUSPENSION) FAILED BECAUSE THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT PROVIDE THE PROPER WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION FOR THE AXLES. AS A RESULT, FOUR SHOCKS AND SPRINGS FAILED. WRATTEN TRAILER SALES (9209…
Complaint 11231970 · Jul 15, 2019
AN AXLE HANGER, WHICH WAS INVOLVED IN A RECALL, WAS IMPROPERLY WELDED AND BEGAN TO BREAK OFF OF THE FRAME. THIS OCCURRED WHILE TRAVELING DOWN A HIGHWAY IN OHIO. IT WAS WELDED BACK INTO PLACE ON THE HIGHWAY. AGAIN, WHILE TRAVELING DOWN A HIGHWAY IN MASSACHUSETTS IT BROKE COMPLETELY OFF. I HAVE BEEN…
Complaint 11052934 · Dec 7, 2017 · 5,000 miles
REAR AXLE BRACKETS BROKE OFF OF FRAME CASING REAR AXLE TO MOVE AND BLOW TIRE ON THE FREEWAY. LUCKILY THERE WASN'T AN ACCIDENT. I HAVE CONTACTED DEXTER AXLES AND LIPPERT AND ALSO HEARTLAND AND THEY ALL SAY IT'S NOT THERE PROBLEM
Complaint 10897420 · Aug 21, 2016 · 20,000 miles

Own a 2015 Bighorn?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.