2012 Forest River R-POD Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other R-POD years
- Not enough data 10th of 17 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2012 Forest River R-POD. That ranks 10th out of 17 R-POD model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 5,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 1 | 100% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 100% | 5,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2012 Forest River R-POD recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2012 Forest River R-POD.
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.
Trailer axle (torsion axle manufactured by lippert) apparently manufactured with excess negative camber. This leads to abnormal wear to the inside tread of both tires. Tires may wear to belting within about 5000 miles. Lippert warrants these axles for 5 years, but only for the original owners. We…
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 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 R-POD | 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 2012 Forest River R-POD?
Owners most often report suspension, wheels problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Forest River R-POD?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2012 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 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.