2006 Forest River Puma Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Puma years
- Not enough data 8th of 21 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2006 Forest River Puma. That ranks 8th out of 21 Puma model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is equipment (1 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Forest River Puma 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2006 Forest River Puma recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer:120/240 vac electrical system:charger low voltage battery
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2004-2024 Cedar Creek and 2006-2024 Puma fifth wheels trailers. The overcurrent protection from the trailer battery may have been incorrectly routed, allowing the wires to be pulled out of the junction box.
Risk: A loose wire can cause a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will reroute the wires to the protected side of the mini-beaker, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 10, 2024. Owners may contact Puma customer service at 1-574-642-0588 or Cedar Creek customer service at 260-593-4000. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1786.
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.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 forest river puma rv. The vehicle has a dometic refrigerator, model rm2652. The contact noticed a yellow residue leaking from the refrigerator. The refrigerator stopped operating without warning and was taken to a local authorized service center. The technician refused to…
Other Forest River Puma years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Puma | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 Puma | 1 | 3 |
| 2024 Puma | 0 | 4 |
| 2023 Puma | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Puma | 4 | 4 |
| 2021 Puma | 4 | 3 |
| 2020 Puma | 6 | 2 |
| 2019 Puma | 5 | 1 |
| 2018 Puma | 3 | 3 |
| 2017 Puma | 2 | 3 |
| 2016 Puma | 2 | 3 |
| 2015 Puma | 1 | 3 |
| 2014 Puma | 1 | 4 |
| 2013 Puma | 1 | 4 |
| 2012 Puma | 0 | 2 |
| 2011 Puma | 1 | 2 |
| 2010 Puma | 1 | 2 |
| 2009 Puma | 0 | 2 |
| 2008 Puma | 1 | 2 |
| 2007 Puma | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Forest River Puma?
Owners most often report equipment problems. The top one, equipment, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Forest River Puma?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 Forest River Puma a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Puma model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.