Forest River Puma Problems by Year
NHTSA has 36 owner complaints and 18 safety recalls on file for the Forest River Puma, across 21 model years (2006–2026). The 2020 model year has the most complaints (6). The most reported problem area overall is structure.
Forest River Puma years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Puma model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2020 Puma: 6 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2019 Puma: 5 complaints, 1 recall
- 2022 Puma: 4 complaints, 4 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
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 Puma problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 10 | 9 | 0 |
| Tires | 10 | 7 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Wheels | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Equipment | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Suspension | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Forest River Puma model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Puma | 1 | 0 | — | Structure | |
| 2025 Puma | 1 | 3 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2024 Puma | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 2023 Puma | 1 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2022 Puma | 4 | 4 | — | Tires | |
| 2021 Puma | 4 | 3 | — | Equipment | |
| 2020 Puma | 6 | 2 | — | Structure | |
| 2019 Puma | 5 | 1 | — | Tires | |
| 2018 Puma | 3 | 3 | — | Tires | |
| 2017 Puma | 2 | 3 | — | Tires | |
| 2016 Puma | 2 | 3 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2015 Puma | 1 | 3 | — | Wheels | |
| 2014 Puma | 1 | 4 | — | Suspension | |
| 2013 Puma | 1 | 4 | — | Tires | |
| 2012 Puma | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2011 Puma | 1 | 2 | — | Structure | |
| 2010 Puma | 1 | 2 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 2009 Puma | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2008 Puma | 1 | 2 | — | Structure | |
| 2007 Puma | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2006 Puma | 1 | 1 | — | Equipment |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Forest River Puma years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2020 (6), 2019 (5), 2022 (4). 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 Puma?
Structure, with 10 complaints across 9 model years.
How many recalls does the Forest River Puma have?
18 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.