2017 Forest River Coachmen Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Coachmen years
- Not enough data 1st of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Forest River Coachmen. That is the most of any Coachmen model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is equipment (2 complaints, 40%), typically at around 7,925 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 Forest River Coachmen 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 2 | 40% | 7,925 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 20% | 2 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 20% | 15,600 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 20% | 100 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 20% | 1,400 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Forest River Coachmen recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2017 Forest River Coachmen.
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.
The contact owns a 2017 Forest River Coachmen. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the rubber seal detached from the vent and shattered without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not notified of the failure. Additionally, the contact stated…
The contact owns a 2017 Forest River Brookstone RV. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked he and his family were in the trailer. The contact smelt something burning in the trailer. The contact inspected the trailer and noticed the burning smell was coming from the heater ducts in the…
Purchase a new 2017 forest river coachman cross country 404rb on july 15, 2018. Upon receiving coach immediately noticed loud wind noise as well as hot air coming in through the front driver side windshield area of coach. Took my coach to three certified coachman repair facilities to find out that…
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 forest river coachman. The contact stated that the vehicle was making a banging nose from underneath the vehicle by the tires. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the axel may be fractured however, were unable to confirm the diagnosing. The…
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 forest river coachmen clipper rv 16bh. When the contact brought the vehicle home and was testing everything for the first time, he discovered that the propane tank was not connected tightly and the coach filled up with propane. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but…
Other Forest River Coachmen years
← 2016 Coachmen · 2021 Coachmen →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Coachmen | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 | 5 | 0 |
| 2016 Coachmen | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 Coachmen | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 Coachmen | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Forest River Coachmen?
Owners most often report equipment, fuel/propulsion system, structure problems. The top one, equipment, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Forest River Coachmen?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2017 Forest River Coachmen a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Coachmen model years, the 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.