2017 Forest River Palomino Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Palomino years
- Not enough data 3rd of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Forest River Palomino. That ranks 3rd out of 9 Palomino model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (2 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 Forest River Palomino 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Forest River Palomino recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:mechanical:integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Rockwood and Flagstaff, and Coachmen Freedom Express recreational trailers and 2017-2018 Palomino and XLR ToyHauler and Coachmen Viking recreational trailers equipped with a Smart-Jack model power tongue jack. The laminated plastic touch pad on the jack may crack or separate allowing water to enter, potentially causing the jack to operate unintentionally.
Risk: If the tongue jack retracts or extends unexpectedly, there could be an increased risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and a Forest River or a Lippert dealer will replace the power tongue jack, free of charge. The recall began on February 20, 2018. Rockwood and Flagstaff Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-5164; XLR ToyHauler owners can call 1-574-642-0432; Viking owners can call 1-269-467-4600; Freedom Express owners can call 1-574-825-8205; Palomino owners can call 1-269-432-3246. Lippert Customer service can be reached at 1-574-538-4514 or by email at [email protected]. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0610.
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.
When filling the fresh water tank for the first time, the forward frame bracket pivoted and the tank fell to the ground. The tank broke where the fill and vent tube attach. There are no secondary retention straps. If this had happened on the highway, the tank likely would have caused severe injury…
The radio speakers stop working outside then the entire radio does not come on. The tv was working then only the sound and now it just keeps giving a run code process. And the refrigerator on the inside keeps going off and on for no reason. We replaced the fuse but it continues to happen. We really…
Other Forest River Palomino years
← 2016 Palomino · 2018 Palomino →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Palomino | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Palomino | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Palomino | 3 | 1 |
| 2020 Palomino | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Palomino | 1 | 2 |
| 2018 Palomino | 2 | 2 |
| 2017 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 Palomino | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 Palomino | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Forest River Palomino?
Owners most often report unknown or other problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Forest River Palomino?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2017 Forest River Palomino a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Palomino model years, the 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.