Forest River Palomino Problems by Year
NHTSA has 16 owner complaints and 6 safety recalls on file for the Forest River Palomino, across 9 model years (2015–2025). The 2021 model year has the most complaints (3). The most reported problem area overall is suspension.
Forest River Palomino years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Palomino model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2021 Palomino: 3 complaints, 1 recall
- 2015 Palomino: 3 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2018 Palomino: 2 complaints, 2 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2019 Palomino: 1 complaint, 2 recalls
- 2020 Palomino: 1 complaint, 1 recall
- 2024 Palomino: 1 complaint, 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 Palomino problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Structure | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Tires | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Equipment | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Forest River Palomino model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Palomino | 1 | 1 | — | Suspension | |
| 2024 Palomino | 1 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2021 Palomino | 3 | 1 | — | Equipment | |
| 2020 Palomino | 1 | 1 | — | Suspension | |
| 2019 Palomino | 1 | 2 | — | Tires | |
| 2018 Palomino | 2 | 2 | — | Suspension | |
| 2017 Palomino | 2 | 1 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 2016 Palomino | 2 | 0 | — | Suspension | |
| 2015 Palomino | 3 | 0 | — | Structure |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Forest River Palomino years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2021 (3), 2015 (3), 2018 (2). 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 Palomino?
Suspension, with 5 complaints across 5 model years.
How many recalls does the Forest River Palomino have?
6 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.