2018 Forest River Palomino Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Palomino years
- Not enough data 3rd of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Forest River Palomino. That ranks 3rd out of 9 Palomino model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 5,000 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 1 | 50% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 50% | 3,890 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 50% | 5,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2018 Forest River Palomino recalls (2)
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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.
Equipment:other:labels; tires
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Palomino recreational trailers, model PAT251RBSS. The Federal Placard does not list the correct tire size, tire pressure, and rim size information of ST205/75R14C tires requiring 50 PSI and a rim size of 14X5.5JJ. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk: The incorrect information may cause the operator to install an incorrect replacement rim or tire or overinflate the tire, all scenarios that may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners and will provide a corrected Federal placard, free of charge. The recall began on May 31, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-269-432-3271. Forest River's number for this recall is 400-05102017-0407.
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.
I purchased a new 2018 304rkds gt3 camper and on may 18, 2020 i had three tires blow out on opposite sides of the camper on different axles. Tires had around 3890 miles on them and were properly inflated and were kept under a covered shelter when not in use. The first one happened on the passenger…
I was performing routine maintenance on my trailer when i noticed two broken welds on the dexter torflex axle. I contacted dexter axle and they said the combination 3" axle bracket & lift kit on my trailer are not compatible as it can result in broken welds, and if untreated, axle failure. This is…
Other Forest River Palomino years
← 2017 Palomino · 2019 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 | 2 | 2 |
| 2017 Palomino | 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 2018 Forest River Palomino?
Owners most often report suspension, tires, unknown or other problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Forest River Palomino?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2018 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 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.