Forest River Prime Time Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 12, 2023 · 4 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 4 owner complaints and 5 safety recalls on file for the Forest River Prime Time, across 4 model years (2016–2019). The 2016 model year has the most complaints (3). The most reported problem area overall is structure.

Peak: 2016, with 3 complaints
2016: 3201632017: 1201712018: 0201802019: 020190

n = 4 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Forest River Prime Time years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No Prime Time model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2016 Prime Time: 3 complaints, 1 recall
  2. 2017 Prime Time: 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 Prime Time problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Structure220
Tires210
Electrical System110
Exterior Lighting110
Suspension110

All Forest River Prime Time model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2019 Prime Time02——
2018 Prime Time03——
2017 Prime Time11—Structure
2016 Prime Time31—Tires

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Frequently asked questions

Which Forest River Prime Time years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2016 (3), 2017 (1). 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 Prime Time?

Structure, with 2 complaints across 2 model years.

How many recalls does the Forest River Prime Time have?

5 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.