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2018 Heartland ROAD WARRIOR: complaints, problems and recalls

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

2 owner complaints analyzed

0 distinct recall campaigns

Not available median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2018 model year. Data updated: 2026-10-01 (October 1, 2026). 0 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

This selection has limited data. It remains available for lookup but is excluded from search indexing.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Suspension is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 2 complaints (50.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
Topic	Matching reports	Share of complaints
Fuel system concerns	1	50.0%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Suspension

Suspension:Front:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly:U-Bolt, Leaf Spring To Axle

Suspension: 1; Suspension:Front:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly:U-Bolt, Leaf Spring To Axle: 1

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000

25,000 to 49,999

50,000 to 74,999

75,000 to 99,999

100,000 to 149,999

150,000 and above

Under 25,000: 0; 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

No usable failure mileage is recorded. 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.

2021

2024

2021: 1; 2024: 1

Pattern summary

Suspension leads the component reports. Fuel system concerns appears in 1 complaint narratives. 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 11439177 · 2021-11-03 (November 3, 2021)

The contact owns 2018 Heartland Road Warrior RV. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the RV drove over a bump on the road and the contact felt that the RV was dragging and not accelerating as fast as before. The contact looked in the rear-view mirror and noticed that the RV was pulling towards the right side instead of driving straight. The contact to pulled over to the side of the road. The contact noticed that the rear passenger’s side spring hanger had fractured causing the rear axle to pull the RV sideways. The RV was taken to an indep…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11439177 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11616356 · 2024-09-25 (September 25, 2024)

The rear spring shackles that hold the leaf springs and axle to the frame of the trailer broke off of the frame while going down the road. I took the RV to Clyde's Frame shop in Pontiac MI. and was told that this is a very common problem with frames made by Lippert because they do not brace the shackles the way they should be to prevent this from happening. I have filed an insurance claim but they have not inspected the damage to the RV yet. Thankfully we were only driving at a low speed and noticed a lot of smoke coming from the back of the R…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11616356 at NHTSA ↗

Recall history

0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.

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Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.

Data completeness

2 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.

0.0%Usable mileage0 / 2 records

100.0%Valid incident date2 / 2 records

100.0%Valid filing date2 / 2 records

100.0%Ordered incident and filing dates2 / 2 records

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.

From model yearThrough model year

Component complaint heatmap
Component	2010	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Tires	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	1100.0% ODI 10487943 · 800 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HEARTLAND ROAD WARRIOR RV EQUIPPED WITH POWER KING TOWMAX TIRES, SIZE: 235/80R16. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH AND TOWING THE RV, THERE WAS A THUD HEARD FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STOPPED AND DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE AND THE STEEL CHORDS HAD BECOME VISIBLE. THE CONTACT INSPECTED ALL OF THE TIRES AND FOUND THAT THE REMAINING TIRES EXHIBITED TREAD SEPARATION AND BULGES. THE FAILED TIRE WAS REMOVED AND THE SPARE TIRE WAS INSTALLED. THERE WE… Look up ODI 10487943 at NHTSA ↗	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	150.0% ODI 10670191 · 3,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HEARTLAND ROAD WARRIOR EQUIPPED WITH TOWMAX POWER KING TIRES, TIRE SIZE 235/80/16. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGERS SIDE TIRE POPPED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TIRE WAS NOT REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE AND TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000. Look up ODI 10670191 at NHTSA ↗	1100.0% ODI 10894447 ON JULY 20, TOOK MY 2014 5TH WHEELER RV IN FOR TIRE INSPECTION PRIOR TO TRIP, AT THIS TIME I REPLACED 1 OF OF THE TIRES, EVEN THOUGH IT PASSED THE INSPECTION I WAS CONCERNED BECAUSE THAT TIRE SEEMED TO REACH A HIGHER TEMPERATURE TRAVELING. EXACTLY A WEEK LATER WHILE TRAVEL WITH THE PROPER TIRE PRESSURE AT 65MPH. ANOTHER TIRE BLEW OUT CAUSING SERIOUS DAMAGE TO MY RV. THIS RV WAS PURCHASED NEW IN 2015, TO THIS DAY I HAVE REPLACED 3 TIRES DUE TO DEFECT, THIS WAS THE LAST OF THE ORIGINAL TIRES BESIDE THE SPARE. THESE TIRES ARE DANGEROUS NOT ONLY T… Look up ODI 10894447 at NHTSA ↗	150.0% ODI 10865628 · 1,500 mi TRAVELING 65 MILES AN HOUR, PULLING MY 2015 5TH WHEEL ON THE FREEWAY. TIRE BLEW. PULLED OVER ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, USED THE SPARE TO GET OFF THE FREEWAY AND TO DISCOUNT TIRE. PURCHASED 2 NEW TIRES. Look up ODI 10865628 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Equipment	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	150.0% ODI 10955316 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HEARTLAND ROAD WARRIOR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V819000 (EQUIPMENT), 15V234000 (EQUIPMENT), AND 15V198000 (EQUIPMENT). THE RECALLS WERE NOT REPAIRED DUE TO THE DEALER'S REFUSAL. THE DEALER STATED THAT SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT PURCHASED THROUGH THEM, THEY WOULD NOT PERFORM THE RECALL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. PARTS D… Look up ODI 10955316 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	1100.0% ODI 11465700 During the purchase inspection it was determined the emergency exit window was blocked by the kitchen sink. In addition, this window right next to the main entrance door. It is my opinion where the exit is location, the occupants of the trailer could not us this exit in a timely manner. In addition, being right next to main door, it doesn't leave an additional exit option. Also, while talking to the service manager at the dealership. He stated this is the second trailer he has seen with this issue. Look up ODI 11465700 at NHTSA ↗	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Suspension	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No 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.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	1100.0% ODI 11208839 · 5,500 mi 2 REAR LEAF SHACKLES BROKE WITHIN ONE YEAR OF PURCHASING RV. THE WORKMANSHIP IS POOR ON ALL SHACKLES AND ARE BREAKING AT THE WELDS. THE FIRST ONE BROKE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE IN AUGUST OF 2018 AND THE SECOND BROKE MAY 17TH 2019. Look up ODI 11208839 at NHTSA ↗	150.0% ODI 11616356 The rear spring shackles that hold the leaf springs and axle to the frame of the trailer broke off of the frame while going down the road. I took the RV to Clyde's Frame shop in Pontiac MI. and was told that this is a very common problem with frames made by Lippert because they do not brace the shackles the way they should be to prevent this from happening. I have filed an insurance claim but they have not inspected the damage to the RV yet. Thankfully we were only driving at a low speed and noticed a lot of smoke coming from the back of the R… Look up ODI 11616356 at NHTSA ↗	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No 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.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	1100.0% ODI 11465700 During the purchase inspection it was determined the emergency exit window was blocked by the kitchen sink. In addition, this window right next to the main entrance door. It is my opinion where the exit is location, the occupants of the trailer could not us this exit in a timely manner. In addition, being right next to main door, it doesn't leave an additional exit option. Also, while talking to the service manager at the dealership. He stated this is the second trailer he has seen with this issue. Look up ODI 11465700 at NHTSA ↗	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Fuel/Propulsion System	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	150.0% ODI 10955316 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HEARTLAND ROAD WARRIOR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V819000 (EQUIPMENT), 15V234000 (EQUIPMENT), AND 15V198000 (EQUIPMENT). THE RECALLS WERE NOT REPAIRED DUE TO THE DEALER'S REFUSAL. THE DEALER STATED THAT SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT PURCHASED THROUGH THEM, THEY WOULD NOT PERFORM THE RECALL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. PARTS D… Look up ODI 10955316 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Structure	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No 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.	1100.0% ODI 11078629 · 2,200 mi A PRESS RIVET FAILED CAUSING THE STEPS TO NOT BE SUPPORTED ON THE RIGHT SIDE. THIS HAPPENED WHEN SOMEONE WAS ON THE STEPS CAUSING THEM TO LOOSE THEIR BALANCE. HEARTLAND INDICATED THAT IT IS "OUT OF WARRANTY" AND THAT THEY CANNOT "ASSIST WITH COVERING THE REPAIRS ON THIS UNIT." OBVIOUSLY THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO BE RESOLVED. *JS Look up ODI 11078629 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Structure:Body	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	150.0% ODI 10584226 · 3,500 mi WHILE DRIVING ON I-75 IN FLORIDA, LESS THAN 20 MILES INTO THE DRIVE, I HAD A BLOWOUT CAUSING 4000 DOLLARS WORTH OF DAMAGE TO THE TRAILER. THE TIRE WAS A POWERKING TOWMAX 235/80/R16. THE TIRE PRESSURES WERE VERIFIED AT 80 PSI BEFORE THE TRIP. THESE ARE THE ORIGINAL TIRES THAT CAME ON THE RV WHEN I BOUGHT IT NEW, AND THERE WERE NO OBVIOUS SIGNS OF WEAR BEFORE THE TRIP. THESE TIRES ARE DANGEROUS AND NEED TO BE TAKEN OFF THE ROAD. *TR Look up ODI 10584226 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No 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.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Structure:Emergency:Escape/Egress/Exit	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No 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.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	1100.0% ODI 11465700 During the purchase inspection it was determined the emergency exit window was blocked by the kitchen sink. In addition, this window right next to the main entrance door. It is my opinion where the exit is location, the occupants of the trailer could not us this exit in a timely manner. In addition, being right next to main door, it doesn't leave an additional exit option. Also, while talking to the service manager at the dealership. He stated this is the second trailer he has seen with this issue. Look up ODI 11465700 at NHTSA ↗	0Unavailable No 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 failure mileage distribution
Component	Mileage range (25th–75th percentile)	Median	Usable records	Examples
No usable records for this analysis.

Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

ComponentPeriod

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

Monthly complaint and recall timeline
Month	Campaigns announced	Examples
2024-11	None	No examples available for this selection.
2024-12	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-01	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-02	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-03	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-04	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-05	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-06	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-07	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-08	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-09	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-10	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-11	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-12	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-01	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-02	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-03	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-04	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-05	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-06	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-07	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-08	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-09	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-10 (partial)	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.

Observation windowFirst model yearSecond model year

2022: 1 complaints · 2023: 0 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model year	Through age 0	Through age 1	Through age 2
2022	1	1	1
2023	0	0	0

Date coverage across each selected cohort

Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
Year	Incident dates used	Filing date fallbacks	Excluded dates
2022	1	0	0
2023	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 co-occurrence matrix
Component	Suspension	Suspension:Front:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly:U-Bolt, Leaf Spring To Axle
Suspension	—	0
Suspension:Front:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly:U-Bolt, Leaf Spring To Axle	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.

Search patterns

1 patterns with matching reports.

Hard or delayed shifting

1 mentions · 50.0% of complaints

Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).

ODI 11616356

Look up ODI 11616356 at NHTSA ↗

Matching rule

Complaints over time data
Category	Count
2021	1
2024	1