2019 Forest River Puma Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Puma years
- Not enough data 2nd of 21 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Forest River Puma. That ranks 2nd out of 21 Puma model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (2 complaints, 40%), typically at around 6,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2019 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 2 | 40% | 6,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 20% | 10,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2019 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.
The contact owns a 2019 Forest River Puma equipped with Lionshead Tires, Tire Line: Castle Rock ST, Tire Size: ST225/75/R15, DOT Number: JUL1MX3318. The contact stated that the rear driverâs side tire experienced a blowout while the vehicle was stationary. The following day, the front…
I check air pressure before every trip, tires were at 80PSI, driving on interstate between 60-65MPG outside temperature was between 75-80F about 50 miles into trip I heard something and heard a vibrating noise I thought of a flat so I checked my truck display and truck tires were good. I pulled of…
Engine would not go faster than 20 mph going up hill in NC. Engine would down ship but no power. Ithadtobe towed
Tl* the contact owns 2019 forrest river puma rv camper. Equipped with castle rock tires, tire line: not available and tire size st 205/75/rae/ load range d. Manufacture date 9/1/2/18. The contact stated he purchased the vehicle with four new tires two years ago, and recently the contact took the…
2019 puma palamino. Consumer writes in regards to poor wiring job. *ld the consumer stated the insulation on the wiring from the 50amp feed to the inverter chaffed and shorted out. The camper became totally inoperable and was unable to be towed due to the failure. The wires that connected the front…
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 | 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 Puma | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Forest River Puma?
Owners most often report tires, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2019 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 2019 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 2019 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.