2017 Forest River R-POD Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other R-POD years
- Not enough data 6th of 17 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 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 are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 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% | 2,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 33% | 11,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Forest River R-POD recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2017 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.
On my third use of my 2017 forest river r-pod travel trailer, a trip to texas from indiana, the left side single axle trailer tire completely delaminated, tearing the steel fender with light and wiring from the vehicle. This was on a 4 lane divided highway while traveling at about 65 miles per…
OTHER DAY I CONNECTED A WATER HOSE TO THE BLACK TANK FLUSHING CONNECTION. AFTER MY FIRST FLUSHING I CLOSED THE SPIGOT HANDLE AND PROCEEDED TO WORK INSIDE THE R-POD. SHORTLY AFTER A NEIGHBOR CAME OVER TELLING ME WATER WAS POURING OUT THE BOTTOM OF R-POD. SPIGOT FAILED TO SHUT WATER FLOW COMPLETELY…
"tongue weight distribution". I filled the water tank, loaded the storage area and proceeded to drive the r-pod. At 50 mph the trailer began to fishtail. My truck and trailer alternated on 2 wheels. I did get control, had to travel home at under 35 mph. I got home and was able to lift the front of…
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 | 3 | 0 |
| 2016 R-POD | 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 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 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 2017 Forest River R-POD?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2017 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 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.