Forest River Legacy Problems by Year
NHTSA has 3 owner complaints and 7 safety recalls on file for the Forest River Legacy, across 9 model years (2012–2020). The 2015 model year has the most complaints (2). The most reported problem area overall is seat belts.
Forest River Legacy years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Legacy model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2015 Legacy: 2 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2014 Legacy: 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 Legacy problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Forest River Legacy model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Legacy | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2019 Legacy | 0 | 5 | — | — | |
| 2018 Legacy | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2017 Legacy | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2016 Legacy | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2015 Legacy | 2 | 2 | — | Seat Belts | |
| 2014 Legacy | 1 | 2 | — | Latches/locks/linkages | |
| 2013 Legacy | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2012 Legacy | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Forest River Legacy years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2015 (2), 2014 (1). 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 Legacy?
Seat Belts, with 2 complaints across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Forest River Legacy have?
7 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.