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#BS-2017-HEAMAL-41DD

2017 Heartland Mallard

Based on reports from 4 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
4
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Recalls
3
TSBs
0
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 4 complaints, 0 crashes, 2 fires, and 3 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

2 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 1K miles.

!Inspect the Wheels & TiresMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (2 reports).

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical2 (50%)
Wheels & Tires1 (25%)
Equipment:mechanical:slide In Camper1 (25%)

2017 Heartland Mallard: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 50% of all reports filed for the 2017 Heartland Mallard, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 1,001 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 1K-mile mark.

Wheels & Tires Issues

Wheels & Tires complaints account for 25% of all reports filed for the 2017 Heartland Mallard, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to wheels & tires-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Equipment:mechanical:slide In Camper Issues

Equipment:mechanical:slide In Camper complaints account for 25% of all reports filed for the 2017 Heartland Mallard, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to equipment:mechanical:slide in camper-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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1
17
1
19

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2017 Heartland Mallard. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

16V332000Jun 2016

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Heartland Recreational Vehicles (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2017 trailers manufactured February 29, 2016, to May 5, 2016. The certification labels have incorrect tire pressure information, failing to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

16V566000Sep 2016

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Wilderness and Mallard travel trailers, 2015-2017 Elkridge fifth wheel travel trailers, and 2017 Sundance and Torque travel trailers. The affected vehicles have an LED light on the front cap of the camper that may short circuit and overheat.

17V008000Jan 2017

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2017 Mallard recreational trailers. The certification label on these vehicles may have incorrect tire size and/or tire pressure information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 4 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2017 Heartland Mallard: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2017 Heartland Mallard?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2017 Heartland Mallard is related to the electrical, with 2 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2017 Heartland Mallard reliable?
The 2017 Heartland Mallard has 4 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 2 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2017 Heartland Mallard problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2017 Heartland Mallard have any recalls?
Yes, the 2017 Heartland Mallard has 3 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Heartland Mallard problems start?
Based on 3 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 1,001 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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