Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2023 Heartland Bighorn
NHTSA data on file today
The 2023 Heartland Bighorn has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #24V236000 LED Backlight Circuit Board Failure May Cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V278000 Incorrect Tire Information on Label/FMVSS 120 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V591000 Awning Fabric May Detach Causing Awning to Drop NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Equipment 1 complaint
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,500–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2023 Heartland BIGHORN has limited serious issues reported but faces recall for a potentially faulty oven circuit board that can overheat, which poses a significant risk. Other recalls involve labeling errors, and awning issues. Owner complaints are minimal, mostly dedicated to the equipment and electrical systems.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| oven circuit board | N/A | $200–$600 | common |
| retractable awning | N/A | $150–$400 | common |
| tire labels | N/A | No reliable estimate | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Annual brake inspection
- Bi-annual tire rotation
- Check and seal roof seams annually
- Service slide-outs annually
- Replace air filters yearly
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- LED backlight flickering
- Awning fabric separation
- Incorrect tire pressure readings
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2023 Heartland Bighorn at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.