2011 Forest River R-POD Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other R-POD years
- Not enough data 6th of 17 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Forest River R-POD. That ranks 6th out of 17 R-POD model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 8,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 Forest River R-POD 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 67% | 8,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 33% | 500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 Forest River R-POD recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting
Problem: Forest river is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 r-pod travel trailers manufactured from october 27, 2008, through november 20, 2010, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these vehicles do not have the required clearance lights.
Risk: This could render the vehicle less visible to other motorist during hours of darkness, possibly resulting in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury.
Fix: Forest RiverÂs petition for relief from remedy based on its belief that the noncompliance was inconsequential to motor vehicle safety was denied by NHTSA on May 16, 2012. Accordingly, Forest River will conduct a safety recall campaign. The safety recall began in May 2012. Owners nay contact Forest River at 1-574-642-3119.
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 2013 (na) forest river r-pod. While the rv was plugged into the campsite power supply, an electrical arching noise was present and the fire alarm activated due to smoke inside the camper. The panels under the kitchen sink were removed to access the electrical panel, which had…
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 (na) forest river r-pod 178. While the contact was in the camper trailer, he saw a flash and the smoke alarm sounded. Smoke emitted from the molex connector behind the cabinetry in the kitchen. The electrical power was shut off to defuse the fire. The contact…
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 forest river r-pod. The contact stated that whenever he applied the brakes, the rear passenger wheel seized and the trailer jerked. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and…
Other Forest River R-POD years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 R-POD | 0 | 1 |
| 2026 R-POD | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 R-POD | 0 | 4 |
| 2024 R-POD | 1 | 2 |
| 2023 R-POD | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 R-POD | 4 | 3 |
| 2021 R-POD | 8 | 0 |
| 2020 R-POD | 8 | 3 |
| 2019 R-POD | 9 | 2 |
| 2018 R-POD | 10 | 1 |
| 2017 R-POD | 3 | 0 |
| 2016 R-POD | 3 | 1 |
| 2015 R-POD | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 R-POD | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010 R-POD | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 R-POD | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Forest River R-POD?
Owners most often report electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Forest River R-POD?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2011 Forest River R-POD a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other R-POD model years, the 2011 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.