Forest River Berkshire Problems by Year
NHTSA has 26 owner complaints and 30 safety recalls on file for the Forest River Berkshire, across 20 model years (2003–2022). The 2019 model year has the most complaints (6). The most reported problem area overall is exterior lighting.
Forest River Berkshire years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Berkshire model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2019 Berkshire: 6 complaints, 9 recalls
- 2016 Berkshire: 4 complaints, 7 recalls
- 2021 Berkshire: 3 complaints, 8 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2010 Berkshire: 1 complaint, 2 recalls
- 2015 Berkshire: 1 complaint, 3 recalls
- 2018 Berkshire: 1 complaint, 11 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Forest River Berkshire problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Forest River Berkshire model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Berkshire | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2021 Berkshire | 3 | 8 | — | Exterior Lighting | |
| 2020 Berkshire | 1 | 5 | — | Exterior Lighting | |
| 2019 Berkshire | 6 | 9 | — | Exterior Lighting | |
| 2018 Berkshire | 1 | 11 | — | Engine | |
| 2017 Berkshire | 0 | 11 | — | — | |
| 2016 Berkshire | 4 | 7 | — | Exterior Lighting | |
| 2015 Berkshire | 1 | 3 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2014 Berkshire | 2 | 3 | — | Exterior Lighting | |
| 2013 Berkshire | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2012 Berkshire | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2011 Berkshire | 3 | 3 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2010 Berkshire | 1 | 2 | — | Visibility/wiper | |
| 2009 Berkshire | 2 | 1 | — | Engine | |
| 2008 Berkshire | 2 | 3 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2007 Berkshire | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 2006 Berkshire | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2005 Berkshire | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2004 Berkshire | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2003 Berkshire | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Forest River Berkshire years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2019 (6), 2016 (4), 2021 (3). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Forest River Berkshire?
Exterior Lighting, with 10 complaints across 5 model years.
How many recalls does the Forest River Berkshire have?
30 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.