2019 Forest River Palomino Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 24, 2021 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Palomino years
Not enough data 6th of 9 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2019 Forest River Palomino. That ranks 6th out of 9 Palomino model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 850 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2019 Forest River Palomino problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Tires1 · ~850 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Tires1100%850——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2019 Forest River Palomino recalls (2)

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Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer; equipment:appliance:tv/radio/speakersOct 26, 2020 · NHTSA campaign 20V656000 · 1,150 vehicles

Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Palomino trailers. The antenna wing may not be properly secured to the roof, allowing it to detach from the roof while moving.

Risk: If the antenna detaches while moving, it can be a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, repair or replace the antenna, free of charge. The recall began November 23, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-269-432-3271. Forest River's number for this recall is 400-1243.

Equipment:other:labelsJul 13, 2018 · NHTSA campaign 18V468000 · 38 vehicles

Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Forest River Palomino hardside truck campers. The Federal Placard incorrectly states the dry weight as 1,591lbs, when the correct dry weight is 2,405lbs. This error may result in the vehicle being overloaded.

Risk: An overloaded vehicle may have reduced handling performance, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect Federal Placard with a corrected Placard, free of charge. The recall began on July 23, 2018. Owners may contact Palomino customer service at 1-269-432-3246. Forest River's number for this recall is 400-0783.

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.

The contact owns a 2019 Forest River Palomino trailer equipped with LionsHead tires, Tire Line: Castle Rock, Tire Size: 225/75/R15, DOT Number: [redacted]. The contact stated while driving at 62 MPH, the driver’s side front tire inadvertently exploded. The contact stated he was able to veer to…

Tires · received Aug 24, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11430362

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Forest River Palomino?

Owners most often report tires problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2019 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 2019 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 2019 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.