Forest River Blue Ridge Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 28, 2023 · 13 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 13 owner complaints and 3 safety recalls on file for the Forest River Blue Ridge, across 7 model years (2011–2017). The 2017 model year has the most complaints (3). The most reported problem area overall is structure.

Peak: 2013, with 3 complaints
2011: 0201102012: 1201212013: 3201332014: 1201412015: 3201532016: 2201622017: 320173

n = 13 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Forest River Blue Ridge years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No Blue Ridge model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2017 Blue Ridge: 3 complaints, 0 recalls
  2. 2015 Blue Ridge: 3 complaints, 1 recall
  3. 2013 Blue Ridge: 3 complaints, 3 recalls

Model years with the fewest complaints

  1. 2012 Blue Ridge: 1 complaint, 1 recall
  2. 2014 Blue Ridge: 1 complaint, 3 recalls
  3. 2016 Blue Ridge: 2 complaints, 1 recall

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 Blue Ridge problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Structure840
Wheels430
Tires310
Equipment110
Equipment Adaptive/mobility110
Suspension110

All Forest River Blue Ridge model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2017 Blue Ridge30—Structure
2016 Blue Ridge21—Unknown or Other
2015 Blue Ridge31—Structure
2014 Blue Ridge13—Wheels
2013 Blue Ridge33—Structure
2012 Blue Ridge11—Equipment Adaptive/mobility
2011 Blue Ridge01——

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Frequently asked questions

Which Forest River Blue Ridge years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2017 (3), 2015 (3), 2013 (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 Blue Ridge?

Structure, with 8 complaints across 4 model years.

How many recalls does the Forest River Blue Ridge have?

3 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.