Forest River Cherokee Problems by Year
Forest River Cherokee years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Cherokee year: 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2021 Cherokee: 49 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2022 Cherokee: 23 complaints, 6 recalls
- 2020 Cherokee: 14 complaints, 7 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 1999 Cherokee: 1 complaint, 1 recall
- 2003 Cherokee: 1 complaint, 3 recalls
- 2004 Cherokee: 1 complaint, 2 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 Cherokee problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 43 | 12 | 0 |
| Structure | 37 | 14 | 0 |
| Suspension | 23 | 10 | 1 |
| Equipment | 19 | 11 | 0 |
| Wheels | 18 | 7 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 16 | 10 | 0 |
| Power Train | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Trailer Hitches | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Firerelated | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Forest River Cherokee model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Cherokee | 2 | 1 | — | Structure | |
| 2025 Cherokee | 1 | 4 | — | Structure | |
| 2024 Cherokee | 1 | 1 | — | Equipment | |
| 2023 Cherokee | 3 | 1 | — | Equipment | |
| 2022 Cherokee | 23 | 6 | — | Equipment | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2021 Cherokee | 49 | 3 | — | Tires | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2020 Cherokee | 14 | 7 | — | Structure | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2019 Cherokee | 9 | 6 | — | Tires | |
| 2018 Cherokee | 14 | 8 | — | Wheels | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2017 Cherokee | 11 | 6 | — | Suspension | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2016 Cherokee | 3 | 3 | — | Structure | |
| 2015 Cherokee | 6 | 2 | — | Structure | |
| 2014 Cherokee | 5 | 3 | — | Tires | |
| 2013 Cherokee | 2 | 3 | — | Suspension | |
| 2012 Cherokee | 2 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2011 Cherokee | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2010 Cherokee | 1 | 2 | — | Suspension | |
| 2009 Cherokee | 1 | 2 | — | Power Train | |
| 2008 Cherokee | 1 | 2 | — | Structure | |
| 2007 Cherokee | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2006 Cherokee | 5 | 2 | — | Equipment | |
| 2005 Cherokee | 2 | 2 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2004 Cherokee | 1 | 2 | — | Equipment | |
| 2003 Cherokee | 1 | 3 | — | Equipment | |
| 2002 Cherokee | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2001 Cherokee | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2000 Cherokee | 2 | 1 | — | Power Train | |
| 1999 Cherokee | 1 | 1 | — | Equipment | |
| 1998 Cherokee | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 1997 Cherokee | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Forest River Cherokee years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2017 (11), 2018 (14), 2020 (14), 2021 (49), 2022 (23) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Cherokee year. 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 Cherokee?
Tires, with 43 complaints across 12 model years.
How many recalls does the Forest River Cherokee have?
35 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.