Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2011 Heartland Caliber
NHTSA data on file today
The 2011 Heartland Caliber has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #17V750000 Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V482000 Incorrect Tire Size Information/FMVSS 567 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V607000 TREDIT STEEL WHEELS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V451000 SUSPENSION HITTING LP PIPE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Tires 1 complaint
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2011 Heartland Caliber has several critical recalls, particularly concerning suspension and wheels, posing potential safety risks. While the equipment recalls are notable, lack of extensive owner complaints suggests moderate reliability but maintenance may be costly.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| suspension | 30,000–60,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | common |
| wheels | 20,000–50,000 miles | $300–$600 | occasional |
| LP gas system | 15,000–45,000 miles | $400–$900 | 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.
- Inspect LP gas system annually
- Rotate tires every 7,500 miles
- Lubricate wheel bearings annually
- Inspect brakes every 10,000 miles
- Reseal roof every two years
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual noises from suspension
- Excessive tire wear
- LP gas smell
- Wheel vibration
- Uneven braking
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2011 Heartland Caliber at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.