Forest River Cedar Creek Problems by Year
NHTSA has 48 owner complaints and 19 safety recalls on file for the Forest River Cedar Creek, across 30 model years (1997–2026). The 2021 model year has the most complaints (6). The most reported problem area overall is equipment.
Forest River Cedar Creek years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Cedar Creek model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2021 Cedar Creek: 6 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2020 Cedar Creek: 5 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2023 Cedar Creek: 4 complaints, 1 recall
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2001 Cedar Creek: 1 complaint, 1 recall
- 2003 Cedar Creek: 1 complaint, 4 recalls
- 2005 Cedar Creek: 1 complaint, 4 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 Cedar Creek problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 11 | 9 | 0 |
| Structure | 11 | 8 | 1 |
| Suspension | 9 | 8 | 0 |
| Tires | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Wheels | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Forest River Cedar Creek model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Cedar Creek | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2025 Cedar Creek | 2 | 4 | — | Equipment | |
| 2024 Cedar Creek | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2023 Cedar Creek | 4 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2022 Cedar Creek | 4 | 3 | — | Equipment | |
| 2021 Cedar Creek | 6 | 2 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2020 Cedar Creek | 5 | 3 | — | Suspension | |
| 2019 Cedar Creek | 2 | 3 | — | Structure | |
| 2018 Cedar Creek | 4 | 4 | — | Tires | |
| 2017 Cedar Creek | 3 | 4 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2016 Cedar Creek | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2015 Cedar Creek | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 2014 Cedar Creek | 1 | 4 | — | Structure | |
| 2013 Cedar Creek | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2012 Cedar Creek | 4 | 2 | — | Wheels | |
| 2011 Cedar Creek | 2 | 2 | — | Structure | |
| 2010 Cedar Creek | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2009 Cedar Creek | 2 | 3 | — | Structure | |
| 2008 Cedar Creek | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2007 Cedar Creek | 1 | 2 | — | Equipment | |
| 2006 Cedar Creek | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 2005 Cedar Creek | 1 | 4 | — | Suspension | |
| 2004 Cedar Creek | 3 | 4 | — | Equipment | |
| 2003 Cedar Creek | 1 | 4 | — | Equipment | |
| 2002 Cedar Creek | 2 | 1 | — | Equipment | |
| 2001 Cedar Creek | 1 | 1 | — | Equipment | |
| 2000 Cedar Creek | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 1999 Cedar Creek | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 1998 Cedar Creek | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 1997 Cedar Creek | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Forest River Cedar Creek years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2021 (6), 2020 (5), 2023 (4). 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 Cedar Creek?
Equipment, with 11 complaints across 9 model years.
How many recalls does the Forest River Cedar Creek have?
19 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.