Forest River R-POD Problems by Year
NHTSA has 54 owner complaints and 14 safety recalls on file for the Forest River R-POD, across 17 model years (2009–2027). The 2018 model year has the most complaints (10). The most reported problem area overall is structure.
Forest River R-POD years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical R-POD year: 2018. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2018 R-POD: 10 complaints, 1 recall
- 2019 R-POD: 9 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2021 R-POD: 8 complaints, 0 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2010 R-POD: 1 complaint, 1 recall
- 2012 R-POD: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2024 R-POD: 1 complaint, 2 recalls
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 R-POD problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 19 | 9 | 0 |
| Tires | 9 | 6 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| Suspension | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Forest River R-POD model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 R-POD | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2026 R-POD | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2025 R-POD | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 2024 R-POD | 1 | 2 | — | Structure | |
| 2023 R-POD | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2022 R-POD | 4 | 3 | — | Equipment | |
| 2021 R-POD | 8 | 0 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 2020 R-POD | 8 | 3 | — | Structure | |
| 2019 R-POD | 9 | 2 | — | Structure | |
| 2018 R-POD | 10 | 1 | — | Structure | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2017 R-POD | 3 | 0 | — | Structure | |
| 2016 R-POD | 3 | 1 | — | Structure | |
| 2015 R-POD | 3 | 0 | — | Suspension | |
| 2012 R-POD | 1 | 0 | — | Suspension | |
| 2011 R-POD | 3 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2010 R-POD | 1 | 1 | — | Tires | |
| 2009 R-POD | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Forest River R-POD years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2018 (10) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical R-POD year. 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 R-POD?
Structure, with 19 complaints across 9 model years.
How many recalls does the Forest River R-POD have?
14 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.