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2021 Heartland Mallard

Based on reports from 5 owners and 5 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
5
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
5
TSBs
0

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 5 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 5 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the SuspensionHIGH

2 owners reported suspension issues.

!Inspect the Power Train:axle AssemblyMED
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: Suspension (2 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Where the complaints fall

Suspension2 (40%)
Power Train:axle Assembly1 (20%)
Structure1 (20%)
Suspension:multiple Axle1 (20%)

2021 Heartland Mallard: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Suspension Issues

Suspension complaints account for 40% of all reports filed for the 2021 Heartland Mallard, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.

Power Train:axle Assembly Issues

Power Train:axle Assembly complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 2021 Heartland Mallard, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:axle assembly-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Structure Issues

Structure complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 2021 Heartland Mallard, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Suspension:multiple Axle Issues

Suspension:multiple Axle complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 2021 Heartland Mallard, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to suspension:multiple axle-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.

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Recall History (5 recalls)

20V486000Oct 2020

EQUIPMENT

Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2021 Mallard travel trailers. The liquid propane (LP) hose and connector may contact the suspension shackle.

21V009000Jan 2021

TIRES

Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2021 Mallard M180BH recreational trailers. These units had incorrect axle, rims, and tires installed during production.

21V428000Aug 2021

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS

Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC. (Heartland) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Mallard, Shadow Cruiser, Sundance XLTTT, Wilderness, Prowler, Trail Runner, 2018-2019 Pioneer, Terry Classic, 2020-2021 Lithium, and 2021 North Trail trailers equipped with a Winntec model 6020 two-stage propane regulator. The regulator may fail, causing an increase in propane pressure.

21V453000Aug 2021

EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:OVEN/STOVE/COOKTOP

Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2021 Mallard, Wilderness, Trail Runner and 2020-2021 North Trail trailers. The LP gas lines may not have been tightened properly on the outside cooktops, which could result in a gas leak.

21V557000Aug 2021

EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:REFRIGERATOR

Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2021 North Trail and Mallard recreational trailers. The refrigerator roof vents were not routed properly during production.

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 5 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 5 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

2021 Heartland Mallard: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2021 Heartland Mallard?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2021 Heartland Mallard is related to the suspension, with 2 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2021 Heartland Mallard reliable?
The 2021 Heartland Mallard has 5 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 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 2021 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 2021 Heartland Mallard have any recalls?
Yes, the 2021 Heartland Mallard has 5 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?
Mileage data is limited for this vehicle. The full report analyzes available data to identify failure patterns by mileage range.
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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