2006 Heartland LANDMARK: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
4 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
9,550 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2006 model year. Data updated: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.
This selection has limited data. It remains available for lookup but is excluded from search indexing.
Most common problems
Tires is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 4 complaints (50.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Tires | 2 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Suspension:Rear | 1 |
Tires: 2; Structure: 1; Suspension:Rear: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 2 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 3 |
2007: 1; 2008: 3
Pattern summary
Tires leads the component reports. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10210974 · 2007-12-06 (December 6, 2007)
I HAVE A 2006 LANDMARK 5TH WHEEL RV MADE BY HEARTLAND IN INDIANA. A WATER LEAK WAS FOUND UNDER THE UNIT JUST BEHIND THE BACK WHEELS. AFTER TAKING IT TO A REPAIR SHOP WHERE IT WAS PURCHASED, THE WATER TANK FELL OUT WITH THE SUPPORT LANDING ON THE REAR AXLE. THIS OCCURRED WHEN THE RV WAS MOVED FROM THE PARKING AREA TO THE SERVICE SHOP AREA. THE SHOP HAD ANOTHER 2005 LANDMARK THAT HAD THE SAME PROBLEM - WATER TANK SUPPORT LAYING ON THE REAR AXLE. THEY FOUND THE WELDS ON WERE JUST SPOT WELDS AND NOT ADEQUATE TO SUPPORT THE WATER TANKS. MY WI…
Owner-reported narrative. 17,600 miles reported. Look up ODI 10210974 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10218850 · 2008-02-22 (February 22, 2008)
ENROUTE TO DISNEY WORLD ON 10/27/07 ON I-95 HAD BLOWOUT OF TRAIL AMERICA TIRES ON PASSENGER REAR OF TRAVEL TRAILER. DID MAJOR DAMAGE TO TRAILER. BOUGHT REPLACEMENT SPARE IN ORLANDO. ON RETURN TRIP ON 11/3/07 HAD SECOND BLOWOUT. PASSENGER SIDE FRONT TIRE OF TRAVEL TRAILER. TRAIL AMERICA TIRES IMPORTED BY JCA CORPORATION. DID ADDITIONAL MAJOR DAMAGE TO TRAILER. OVER $4,000.00 TOTAL DAMAGE TO TRAILER. HAD TO PURCHASE REPLACEMENT TIRES IN JACKSONVILLE, FL TO GET HOME AT COST IN EXCESS OF $1,400.00. NOTIFIED JCA CORPORATION. RETURNED ALL F…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10218850 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10233417 · 2008-07-07 (July 7, 2008)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 (NA) HEARTLAND LANDMARK TRAILER. WHEN THE CONTACT TOOK THE TRAILER TO A MECHANIC TO HAVE A BIKE RACK WELDED ON, HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE REAR SPRINGS HAD COLLAPSED. IN ADDITION, THE ROCKER ASSEMBLY ATTACHMENT WAS TOUCHING THE GAS LINE ON THE FRAME OF THE TRAILER. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE TRAILER HAS NOT YET BEEN USED BY THE CONTACT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT APPLICABLE.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10233417 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10245553 · 2008-10-15 (October 15, 2008)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HEARTLAND LANDMARK RV. THE VEHICLE HAS POLARIS LOAD BOSS TIRES, SIZE 235/85/R16. ON OCTOBER 12, 2008, WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE DETACHED FROM THE WHEEL. HE REPLACED THE TIRE WITH THE SPARE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,500. UPDATED 11/12/08 *BF UPDATED 11/13/08. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 1,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10245553 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
08V380000 · Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
Reported: 2008-08-01 (August 1, 2008)
HEARTLAND RV IS RECALLING 6,002 MY 2005-2008 BIG COUNTRY, LANDMARK, BIG HORN, CYCLONE, RAZOR, SUNDANCE, AND TRAIL RUNNER FIFTH WHEEL AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION. THE REFRIGERATOR MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.
Consequence: IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: HEARTLAND RV IS WORKING WITH DOMETIC TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 08E032). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO MANAGE THIS CAMPAIGN. STERICYCLE WILL ASSIST THE OWNER IN LOCATING DEALERSHIPS OR SERVICE CENTERS AND WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH SCHEDULING OF APPOINTMENTS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOMETIC/STERICYCLE AT 1-888-446-5157 OR HEARTLAND RV AT 1-574-262-8030.
NHTSA campaign record ↗Vehicle analysis explorer
Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.
Data completeness
4 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.
Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.
Problems by model year
Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.
| Component | 2008 | 2009 | 2011 | 2013 | 2014 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Suspension | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 1100.0%ODI 10544662 · 4,800 miAFTER CHECKING TIRES BOTH AXLE SHOCK ABSORBERS ON THE DRIVER SIDE WERE FOUND TO NOT BE ATTACHED TO THE FRAME AND IN USE ONE WAS FREE AND BENT TOWARDS THE TIRE. WE WERE FORTUNATE IN THAT THE BENT SHOCK ABSORBER RESULTING FROM LACK OF RETENTION TO THE VEHICLE FRAME WAS ON THE REAR AXLE AND THE FORWARD MOTION DID NOT CAUSE IT TO DESTROY THE TIRE. THE FRONT AXLE SHOCK ABSORBER WAS ALSO MISSING ITS RETENTION NUT BUT DID NOT BEND . IF THIS HAD HAPPENED THE MOTION WOULD HAVE CAUSED EXPLOSIVE TIRE FAILURE. THIS IS THE LAST IN A SERIES OF QUALITY CONTRO… | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Electrical System: Integrated Trailer Brake Control | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 1100.0%ODI 10439194 · 8,000 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HEARTLAND LANDMARK OAKMOND TRAILER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES WOULD NOT ENGAGE WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OVER 20 MPH. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE TRAILER WAS TOO LARGE FOR THE BRAKES. AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS NO FAILURE PRESENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING WITHIN SPECIFICATIONS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,000. UPDATED 01/12/12*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE RV WOULD NOT STOP AT ANY SPEED ABOVE 20 MPH. THE CONSUME… | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 1100.0%ODI 10439194 · 8,000 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HEARTLAND LANDMARK OAKMOND TRAILER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES WOULD NOT ENGAGE WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OVER 20 MPH. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE TRAILER WAS TOO LARGE FOR THE BRAKES. AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS NO FAILURE PRESENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING WITHIN SPECIFICATIONS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,000. UPDATED 01/12/12*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE RV WOULD NOT STOP AT ANY SPEED ABOVE 20 MPH. THE CONSUME… | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Structure | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 150.0%ODI 10249878 · 20,000 miWHILE OPERATING THE RV UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS, I OBSERVED POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO THE FRONT CAP, I.E. THE CAP COMING LOOSE FROM THE MAIN BODY. UPON HAVING IT EXAMINED BY A LOCAL RV DEALER IT WAS FOUND THAT THE FRONT FRAME HAD CRACKED IN SEVERAL PLACES ON BOTH SIDES. THE LOCAL DEALER STATED THAT DUE TO THE LOCATION AND EXTENT OF THE CRACKS, BEHIND THE SIDE WALLS, THE DAMAGE WAS NOT REPAIRABLE. THE FRAME MANUFACTURE AND THE RV CORPORATION DEALER STATED THEY WERE GOING TO SEND A REPAIR PERSON OUT AND WELD THE FRAME IN ORDER TO REPAIR THE FRAME. THE … | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Suspension:Rear | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.
Failure mileage by component
Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.
| Component | Mileage range (25th–75th percentile) | Median | Usable records | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | Too few reports for a range | 1,500 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 10245553 · 1,500 miTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HEARTLAND LANDMARK RV. THE VEHICLE HAS POLARIS LOAD BOSS TIRES, SIZE 235/85/R16. ON OCTOBER 12, 2008, WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE DETACHED FROM THE WHEEL. HE REPLACED THE TIRE WITH THE SPARE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,500. UPDATED 11/12/08 *BF UPDATED 11/13/08. *JB |
| Structure | Too few reports for a range | 17,600 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 10210974 · 17,600 miI HAVE A 2006 LANDMARK 5TH WHEEL RV MADE BY HEARTLAND IN INDIANA. A WATER LEAK WAS FOUND UNDER THE UNIT JUST BEHIND THE BACK WHEELS. AFTER TAKING IT TO A REPAIR SHOP WHERE IT WAS PURCHASED, THE WATER TANK FELL OUT WITH THE SUPPORT LANDING ON THE REAR AXLE. THIS OCCURRED WHEN THE RV WAS MOVED FROM THE PARKING AREA TO THE SERVICE SHOP AREA. THE SHOP HAD ANOTHER 2005 LANDMARK THAT HAD THE SAME PROBLEM - WATER TANK SUPPORT LAYING ON THE REAR AXLE. THEY FOUND THE WELDS ON WERE JUST SPOT WELDS AND NOT ADEQUATE TO SUPPORT THE WATER TANKS. MY WI… |
Complaint and recall timeline
Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.
Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.
Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
| Month | Complaints | Campaigns announced | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2024-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-10 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-10 (partial) | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
Emerging complaint spikes
Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.
This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.
No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.
Equal-age model-year comparison
Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.
2014: 0 complaints · 2022: 0 complaints
| Model year | Through age 0 | Through age 1 | Through age 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Date coverage across each selected cohort
| Year | Incident dates used | Filing date fallbacks | Excluded dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.
Components reported together
Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.
| Component | Tires | Structure | Suspension:Rear |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | — | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 0 | — | 0 |
| Suspension:Rear | 0 | 0 | — |
Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.
Recurring narrative patterns
Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.
0 patterns with matching reports.
No narratives match the published patterns.