Forest River Cascade Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jan 26, 2026 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 2 owner complaints and 4 safety recalls on file for the Forest River Cascade, across 10 model years (2015–2026). The 2021 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.

Peak: 2016, with 1 complaints
2015: 0201502016: 1201612017: 0201702018: 0201802019: 0201902020: 0202002021: 1202112024: 0202402025: 0202502026: 020260

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Forest River Cascade years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

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

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2021 Cascade: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
  2. 2016 Cascade: 1 complaint, 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 Cascade problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Electrical System110
Equipment110

All Forest River Cascade model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2026 Cascade01——
2025 Cascade01——
2024 Cascade01——
2021 Cascade10—Equipment
2020 Cascade01——
2019 Cascade01——
2018 Cascade02——
2017 Cascade01——
2016 Cascade11—Electrical System
2015 Cascade01——

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Frequently asked questions

Which Forest River Cascade years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2021 (1), 2016 (1). 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 Cascade?

Electrical System, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.

How many recalls does the Forest River Cascade have?

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