Forest River Flagstaff Problems by Year
NHTSA has 68 owner complaints and 32 safety recalls on file for the Forest River Flagstaff, across 26 model years (1997–2026). The 2020 model year has the most complaints (11). The most reported problem area overall is tires.
Forest River Flagstaff years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Flagstaff year: 2020. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2020 Flagstaff: 11 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2019 Flagstaff: 7 complaints, 6 recalls
- 2013 Flagstaff: 6 complaints, 2 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 1998 Flagstaff: 1 complaint, 1 recall
- 2002 Flagstaff: 1 complaint, 1 recall
- 2016 Flagstaff: 1 complaint, 2 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 Flagstaff problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 19 | 7 | 0 |
| Structure | 16 | 10 | 0 |
| Equipment | 14 | 11 | 0 |
| Wheels | 10 | 6 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Suspension | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| Power Train | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Forest River Flagstaff model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Flagstaff | 1 | 2 | — | Equipment | |
| 2024 Flagstaff | 2 | 0 | — | Equipment | |
| 2023 Flagstaff | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2022 Flagstaff | 1 | 4 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 2021 Flagstaff | 5 | 2 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2020 Flagstaff | 11 | 2 | — | Tires | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2019 Flagstaff | 7 | 6 | — | Structure | |
| 2018 Flagstaff | 5 | 5 | — | Tires | |
| 2017 Flagstaff | 4 | 7 | — | Structure | |
| 2016 Flagstaff | 1 | 2 | — | Wheels | |
| 2015 Flagstaff | 4 | 0 | — | Structure | |
| 2014 Flagstaff | 2 | 2 | — | Wheels | |
| 2013 Flagstaff | 6 | 2 | — | Equipment | |
| 2012 Flagstaff | 6 | 1 | — | Tires | |
| 2008 Flagstaff | 2 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2007 Flagstaff | 2 | 2 | — | Equipment | |
| 2006 Flagstaff | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2005 Flagstaff | 5 | 2 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2004 Flagstaff | 2 | 1 | — | Equipment | |
| 2003 Flagstaff | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2002 Flagstaff | 1 | 1 | — | Equipment | |
| 2001 Flagstaff | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2000 Flagstaff | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 1999 Flagstaff | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 1998 Flagstaff | 1 | 1 | — | Equipment | |
| 1997 Flagstaff | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Forest River Flagstaff years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2020 (11) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Flagstaff year. 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 Flagstaff?
Tires, with 19 complaints across 7 model years.
How many recalls does the Forest River Flagstaff have?
32 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.