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2017 Heartland WildernessProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2017 Heartland Wilderness, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-332 the manufacturer reports only 14% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 14%Owner complaints22 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage0kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 24, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2017 Heartland Wilderness has problems

2 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
Electrical system22
Exterior lighting11

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

2 recalls

2017 Heartland Wilderness 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.

55%repaired · 2018 Q1

Electrical system: wiring

Recall 16V-566 · Aug 1, 2016 · 4,585 vehicles · 2,526 repaired

Risk. If the light overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

14%repaired · 2017 Q3

Other: labels

Recall 16V-332 · May 20, 2016 · 618 vehicles · 89 repaired

Risk. Improper inflation can cause the trailer tires to become overloaded, resulting in poor handling and increased risk of a crash.

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

2017 vs. every other Wilderness 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 Wilderness median. How we score

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In owners' words

What Wilderness owners report

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

The contact owns a 2017 Heartland Wilderness RV. The contact stated that the exterior LED lights caught on fire after being left on for an extended period. Neighbors alerted the owner, who discovered flames coming from the passenger’s side light assembly. The driver’s side assembly was melted. The…
Complaint 11759225 · Aug 24, 2026
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HEARTLAND WILDERNESS CAMPER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE OUTDOOR SECURITY LIGHT CAUGHT FIRE AND CAUSED STRUCTURAL DAMAGE TO THE CAMPER. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOTIFIED AND NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. A FIRE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER.…
Complaint 10895376 · Aug 12, 2016 · 120 miles

Own a 2017 Wilderness?

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