Forest River Coachmen Problems by Year
NHTSA has 12 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file for the Forest River Coachmen, across 5 model years (2013–2021). The 2017 model year has the most complaints (5). The most reported problem area overall is suspension.
Forest River Coachmen years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Coachmen model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2017 Coachmen: 5 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2016 Coachmen: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2015 Coachmen: 2 complaints, 0 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 Coachmen problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Structure | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Equipment | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Forest River Coachmen model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Coachmen | 1 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2017 Coachmen | 5 | 0 | — | Equipment | |
| 2016 Coachmen | 2 | 0 | — | Suspension | |
| 2015 Coachmen | 2 | 0 | — | Steering | |
| 2013 Coachmen | 2 | 0 | — | Air Bags |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Forest River Coachmen years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2017 (5), 2016 (2), 2015 (2). 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 Coachmen?
Suspension, with 4 complaints across 4 model years.
How many recalls does the Forest River Coachmen have?
1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.