2008 Forest River Cargo Mate Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Cargo Mate years
- Not enough data 1st of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Forest River Cargo Mate. That is the most of any Cargo Mate model year in the database (6 years). The most reported problem area is suspension (3 complaints, 60%), typically at around 22,500 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Forest River Cargo Mate problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 3 | 60% | 22,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 20% | 6,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Forest River Cargo Mate recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2013 XLR and Vengeance, 2010 Sandpiper, 2004 Auto Plus, 2008 Cargo Mate and 2015-2016 Hydra-Lift trailers. In the affected trailers, the studs that are used to attach the wheels to the axle hubs may break.
Risk: If the wheel studs break, the wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace any affected wheel hub, free of charge. The recall began on July 8, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-05282015-0042.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 forest river cargo mate. While driving approximately 65 mph, the wheel stud fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v390000 (suspension). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate…
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 forest river work and play trailer (na). The contact stated that when it rained, water leaked inside of the trailer through all of the sidewalls. The failure occurred only during inclement weather. The vehicle was shipped to the dealer who stated that all of the…
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 forest river cargo mate. The contact stated that the tires on her vehicle blew out. The rv was taken to a private mechanic who advised that the axles needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the failure was repaired on two occasions. The manufacturer was made aware…
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 forest river cargo mate trailer. The contact stated that the axles were defective. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who verified the failure and advised that the axles needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any…
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 forest river cargo mate rv. While driving 65 mph he noticed that his left center tire failed. The contact repaired the center tire; however, the axle failed and caused another tire blow out. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility and the mechanic determined that…
Other Forest River Cargo Mate years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Cargo Mate | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 Cargo Mate | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Cargo Mate | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 Cargo Mate | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 Cargo Mate | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | 5 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Forest River Cargo Mate?
Owners most often report suspension, power train, structure problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Forest River Cargo Mate?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 Forest River Cargo Mate a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Cargo Mate model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.