Forest River Crusader Problems by Year
NHTSA has 18 owner complaints and 3 safety recalls on file for the Forest River Crusader, across 6 model years (2011–2021). The 2014 model year has the most complaints (7). The most reported problem area overall is tires.
Forest River Crusader years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Crusader model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2014 Crusader: 7 complaints, 1 recall
- 2011 Crusader: 5 complaints, 1 recall
- 2021 Crusader: 3 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 Crusader problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 11 | 3 | 0 |
| Structure | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Forest River Crusader model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Crusader | 3 | 0 | — | Equipment | |
| 2020 Crusader | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2017 Crusader | 2 | 0 | — | Structure | |
| 2015 Crusader | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 2014 Crusader | 7 | 1 | — | Tires | |
| 2011 Crusader | 5 | 1 | — | Tires |
More from Forest River: all Forest River models · VIN decoder
Frequently asked questions
Which Forest River Crusader years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2014 (7), 2011 (5), 2021 (3). 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 Crusader?
Tires, with 11 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the Forest River Crusader have?
3 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.