2017 Forest River Crusader Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Mar 26, 2020 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Crusader years
Not enough data 4th of 6 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Forest River Crusader. That ranks 4th out of 6 Crusader model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (2 complaints, 100%), typically at around 1,500 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2017 Forest River Crusader problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Structure2 · ~1,500 mi
Suspension1 · ~1,500 mi
Wheels1 · ~1,500 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Structure2100%1,500——
Suspension150%1,500——
Wheels150%1,500——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2019, with 1 complaints
2019: 1201912020: 120201

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2017 Forest River Crusader recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2017 Forest River Crusader.

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.

2017 crusader lite. Consumer writes with concern for safety issues regarding the soft floor problem inside the vehicle. *as *js

Structure · received Mar 26, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11319490

The slide room actuator bracket that is fastened to the slide room tube that the slide room actuator is attached to, came in contact with one of the tires while towing, causing a witness mark. It is clear under certain road conditions, this will cause the tire to blow out without warning and may…

Structure · received Apr 1, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11193233

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Forest River Crusader?

Owners most often report structure, suspension, wheels problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2017 Forest River Crusader?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2017 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 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.