2012 Forest River Forester Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Forester years
- Not enough data 8th of 28 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2012 Forest River Forester. That ranks 8th out of 28 Forester model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 Forest River Forester 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2012 Forest River Forester recalls (1)
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Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer:lpg systems:lines and fittings
Problem: Forest River, Inc., (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Sunseeker 2860, 3120, 3170, Forester 2861, 3121, 3171, and Lexington 283 Class C motorhomes, manufactured from August 18, 2009, through September 12, 2012. The liquid propane gas (LPG) fuel line that supplies fuel to appliances in the slide out, can become damaged.
Risk: A damaged LPG fuel line can lead to an explosion and/or fire, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will repair the affected vehicles free of charge. The recall began on, or about October 23, 2012. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-574-206-7600.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Trailer tire may contact floor (RQ14004) — opened Sep 10, 2014, closed Jul 9, 2015.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
2012 forest river. Consumer writes in regards to defective instrument panel. *ld the consumer stated upon delivery of the vehicle the slide would not fully retract, and the instrument panel was inoperative. The instrument panel was repaired. *js
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Forest River Forester?
Owners most often report electrical system, structure problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Forest River Forester?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2012 Forest River Forester a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Forester model years, the 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.