Forest River Georgetown Problems by Year
Forest River Georgetown years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Georgetown year: 2004, 2020. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2020 Georgetown: 10 complaints, 6 recalls
- 2004 Georgetown: 10 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2012 Georgetown: 9 complaints, 3 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 1998 Georgetown: 1 complaint, 1 recall
- 2022 Georgetown: 2 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2025 Georgetown: 2 complaints, 1 recall
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 Georgetown problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 36 | 17 | 1 |
| Equipment | 23 | 15 | 0 |
| Visibility | 21 | 10 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 10 | 7 | 0 |
| Suspension | 9 | 8 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Tires | 7 | 6 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Power Train | 5 | 5 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Trailer Hitches | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Wheels | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Forest River Georgetown model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Georgetown | 2 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2024 Georgetown | 5 | 2 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 2023 Georgetown | 3 | 2 | — | Equipment | |
| 2022 Georgetown | 2 | 3 | — | Equipment | |
| 2021 Georgetown | 5 | 4 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 2020 Georgetown | 10 | 6 | — | Equipment | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2019 Georgetown | 4 | 7 | — | Power Train | |
| 2018 Georgetown | 4 | 5 | — | Structure | |
| 2017 Georgetown | 7 | 6 | — | Structure | |
| 2016 Georgetown | 3 | 4 | — | Latches/locks/linkages | |
| 2015 Georgetown | 3 | 3 | — | Structure | |
| 2014 Georgetown | 5 | 5 | — | Equipment | |
| 2013 Georgetown | 6 | 4 | — | Structure | |
| 2012 Georgetown | 9 | 3 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2011 Georgetown | 7 | 4 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2010 Georgetown | 7 | 3 | — | Structure | |
| 2009 Georgetown | 3 | 3 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 2008 Georgetown | 5 | 3 | — | Structure | |
| 2007 Georgetown | 3 | 2 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2006 Georgetown | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2005 Georgetown | 5 | 3 | — | Visibility | |
| 2004 Georgetown | 10 | 4 | — | Visibility | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2003 Georgetown | 5 | 5 | — | Equipment | |
| 2002 Georgetown | 6 | 5 | — | Tires | |
| 2001 Georgetown | 7 | 5 | — | Equipment | |
| 2000 Georgetown | 4 | 3 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 1999 Georgetown | 3 | 2 | — | Visibility | |
| 1998 Georgetown | 1 | 1 | — | Tires | |
| 1997 Georgetown | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Forest River Georgetown years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2004 (10), 2020 (10) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Georgetown 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 Georgetown?
Structure, with 36 complaints across 17 model years.
How many recalls does the Forest River Georgetown have?
33 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.