2017 Forest River Forester Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Forester years
- Not enough data 5th of 28 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Forest River Forester. That ranks 5th out of 28 Forester model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 100%), typically at around 1,500 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 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 | 2 | 100% | 1,500 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 50% | 1,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 50% | 1,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 50% | 1,500 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 50% | 1,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Forest River Forester recalls (2)
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Exterior lighting:brake lights; exterior lighting:back up lights; exterior lighting:tail lights
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Forester motorhomes manufactured June 10, 2014, to May 25, 2016, Sunseeker motorhomes manufactured April 4, 2014, to May 25, 2016, 2015-2016 Solera motorhomes manufactured February 28, 2014, to September 17, 2015, and 2016 Isata motorhomes manufactured October 30, 2015, to May 26, 2016. Water may leak into the electrical module that controls the vehicle taillights, brake lights, turn signal lights, clearance lights and marker lights, making the lights inoperative. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: If the rear brake lights fail to illuminate, following motorists may not realize that the vehicle in front of them is stopping. Inoperative taillights, clearance lights and marker lights will make the vehicle less visible to others. Either condition can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge. An interim notice was sent to owners on August 16, 2016. The recall began on December 8, 2016. Forester, Solera, and Sunseeker owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Isata customers should call 1-574-262-3474. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-06012016-0206.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Forester and Sunseeker recreational vehicles manufactured from February 29, 2016, through April 20, 2016. These vehicles are equipped with a shower door that may not meet the flammability standards. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 302, "Flammability of Interior Materials."
Risk: Failure to meet the flammability standard of FMVSS 302 could enhance the spread of a flame in the event of a fire, increasing the risk serious injury.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shower doors, free of charge. The recall began on July 11, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 34-05052016-0184.
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 forest river forester. Consumer writes in regards to various defects experienced with the motorhome. *ld the consumer stated the vehicle has experienced a number of defects including, but not limited to the hvac system, leveling jack, slide out, speakers, electrical wiring, engine loses power…
There is a blind spot the whole right side of the passenger. The mirror is to small and does not reach out enough. The camera system is inoperative and inadequate. To long of time delay when directional is used. The electrical shore connection is an electrical hazard.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Forest River Forester?
Owners most often report electrical system, electronic stability control (esc), engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Forest River Forester?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2017 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 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.