2011 Forest River Crusader Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Crusader years
- Not enough data 2nd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Forest River Crusader. That ranks 2nd out of 6 Crusader model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (4 complaints, 80%), typically at around 600 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 Forest River Crusader 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 4 | 80% | 600 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 20% | 1,600 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 Forest River Crusader recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Wheels
Problem: Forest river is recalling certain model year 2011 surveyor travel trailers, crusader fifth wheel trailers, rance aluminum cargo trailers, and work and play toy hauler trailers equipped with 15" x 6" white spoke or modular design steel wheels with a six hole bolt pattern. Some of the wheels may have inadequate weld penetration between the outer ring and the center plate due to improper plate alignment.
Risk: There could be a potential wheel failure and wheel loss increasing the risk of a crash, or personal injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the wheels on the suspect vehicles and repair the trailers free of charge. The safety recall began on january 14, 2011. Owners may contact forest river at 574-389-4600.
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.
VOMA TRAIL EXPRESS TIRES DOT #[redacted] (2) AND 1KMM161310 ((2)ST235/80R/16 TIRES WHILE TRAVELING WITH 5TH WHEEL SILVERBACK BY CEDAR CREEK (FOREST RIVER)L WE HAD BOTH EQUALIZER REPLACED WHICH WAS CRACKED AND MECHANIC NOTICED 3 OF 4 TIRES HAD BUBBLES ON INSIDE TIRES WHEN THEY REMOVED TO REPLACE…
Trail express tires developing sidewall bubbles between rubber and belts then blowing out in some cases. Camper unit is mfg by forest river, brand is sierra, not crusader as your site lists, tires are dist. By lionshead in indiana. If you do a search on trail express you will find a very large…
Tires (trail express) are developing air bubbles in the sidewalls and poping. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 forest river freedom express travel trailer (na). While the contact was driving approximately 10 mph, the rear passenger side wheel suddenly detached from the vehicle. The dealer provided roadside assistance and performed a temporary repair which allowed the vehicle to…
The tread separated on a tire on our brand new 2011 forest river salem cruise lite travel trailer. Another tire's sidewall is severely cracked and would blow if it were to go on the highway again. I had the tires removed from the trailer, took them to a local dealer and they were found to be…
Other Forest River Crusader years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Crusader | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 Crusader | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 Crusader | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 Crusader | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 Crusader | 7 | 1 |
| 2011 | 5 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Forest River Crusader?
Owners most often report tires, power train problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Forest River Crusader?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2011 Forest River Crusader a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Crusader model years, the 2011 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.