2016 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 2016 Forest River R-POD. That ranks 6th out of 17 R-POD model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (1 complaints, 33%). 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 2016 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 33% | 1,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Forest River R-POD recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Evo, Salem, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Stealth, Wildwood, Cherokee Grey Wolf, Wildcat Maxx, Vibe, R-Pod, and Surveyor trailers. In the affected trailers, the studs that are used to attach the wheels to the axle hubs may break.
Risk: If the wheel studs break, the wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any affected wheel hub, free of charge. The recall began on June 25, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-909-873-3777. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-05142015-0037.
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.
A structural design failure has occurred on the short wall on the slide out side of the model 179 camper. The support installation at the time of manufacturer is insufficient. The company has offered to send additional supports for the owner to install. This is of no help once the failure has…
The strap that holds the sewer drain pipe broke. This is a very common problem and there was a recall issued for model years 2018 through 2020. I believe the recall should be expanded. Luckily for me, this happened close to home so it did not cause drain pipe damage and i was able to get a…
Unexpected tire failure; blowout occurred through the tread of the tire, instead of sidewall; sustained significant damage to the passenger side of vehicle, including a lost fender, bent framing, and loss of flooring material. Fender has been replaced, framing and flooring material has not been…
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 | 3 | 1 |
| 2015 R-POD | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 R-POD | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 R-POD | 3 | 1 |
| 2010 R-POD | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 R-POD | 0 | 1 |
See all Forest River R-POD problems by year, every Forest River model, or the VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Forest River R-POD?
Owners most often report structure, tires, unknown or other problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2016 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 2016 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 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.