Forest River Motorhome Problems by Year
NHTSA has 12 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file for the Forest River Motorhome, across 2 model years (2000–2001). The 2000 model year has the most complaints (9). The most reported problem area overall is equipment.
Forest River Motorhome years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Motorhome model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2000 Motorhome: 9 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2001 Motorhome: 3 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 Motorhome problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Forest River Motorhome model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Motorhome | 3 | 1 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 2000 Motorhome | 9 | 2 | — | Equipment |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Forest River Motorhome years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2000 (9), 2001 (3). 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 Motorhome?
Equipment, with 3 complaints across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Forest River Motorhome have?
2 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.