2019 Heartland PioneerProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2019 Heartland Pioneer, most often about the structure. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-634 the manufacturer reports only 16% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 4, 2021. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2019 Heartland Pioneer has problems

1 complaint 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
Structure10

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

6 recalls

2019 Heartland Pioneer 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.

17%repaired · 2023 Q2

Recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems

Recall 21V-428 · Jun 4, 2021 · 22,326 vehicles · 3,846 repaired

Risk. Increased propane pressure can enlarge the flames in gas appliances, increasing the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

21%repaired · 2020 Q4

Electrical system: wiring

Recall 19V-525 · Jul 12, 2019 · 5,598 vehicles · 1,168 repaired

Risk. Overheating of the connection can increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

25%repaired · 2020 Q1

Visibility

Recall 18V-852 · Nov 30, 2018 · 847 vehicles · 208 repaired

Risk. If the reflectors are missing, the trailer may have reduced visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

57%repaired · 2020 Q1

Axle: non-powered axle assembly

Recall 18V-819 · Nov 20, 2018 · 53 vehicles · 30 repaired

Risk. If the bearings overheat, the hub may fail, affecting handling and increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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30%repaired · 2020 Q1

Lpg systems: lines and fittings

Recall 18V-760 · Oct 29, 2018 · 368 vehicles · 110 repaired

Risk. Heat from the cooktop can damage the hose, increasing the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

16%repaired · 2020 Q1

Axle: non-powered axle assembly

Recall 18V-634 · Sep 21, 2018 · 622 vehicles · 98 repaired

Risk. 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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2019 vs. every other Pioneer 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 Pioneer median. How we score

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  • Caution
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In owners' words

What Pioneer owners report

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

2019 HEARTLAND PIONEER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO MULTIPLE DEFECTS NOTICED AFTER THE PURCHASE OF RV. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE UPON DELIVERY OF THE VEHICLE THERE WAS WATER DAMAGE THAT CAUSED MOLD AND ROTTED FLOORING AND VINYL THE AC HAD TO BE REPAIRED 3 TIMES, AND THE FAUCET HAD TO BE…
Complaint 11245719 · Aug 29, 2019

Own a 2019 Pioneer?

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