2019 Forest River R-POD Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other R-POD years
- Not enough data 2nd of 17 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Forest River R-POD. That ranks 2nd out of 17 R-POD model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (6 complaints, 67%), typically at around 23,750 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 9owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2019 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 | 6 | 67% | 23,750 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 22% | 1,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 22% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2019 Forest River R-POD recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer:plumbing:sewage/black:pipe/fittings
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2020 RPOD travel trailers. The sewer termination bracket may fail, causing the plumbing to drag on the ground or to detach completely.
Risk: If the plumbing were to detach, it can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a new securement bracket, free of charge. The recall began January 12, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3119, option 2. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1265.
Electrical system:wiring:fuses and circuit breakers
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019-2020 R. Pod travel trailers. The wire for the refrigerator's spark igniter may have been connected to a breaker that permits a current higher than the wire can handle.
Risk: Without the proper circuit breaker protection, the wire can melt, increasing the risk of fire.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will move the wire from the 30 AMP circuit to the designated 15 AMP circuit, free of charge. The recall began May 28, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3119. Forest River's number for this recall is 80-1011.
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.
The contact owns a 2019 Forest River R-Pod Towable. The contact stated that while the trailer was being inspected, the contact was informed that there were fractures in the frame of the underbody of the trailer. The fractures were primarily towards the rear end of the trailer. The manufacturer was…
The contact owns a 2019 Forrest River R-Pod equipped with Castle Rock tires, Tire Line: Radial ST226, Tire Size: ST225/75/R15, DOT Number: JULT1MT. The contact stated that after replacing the driverâs side tire with the spare tire and driving less than 100 miles on the spare tire, the spare tire…
The contact owns a 2019 Forest River R-Pod Towable. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the driver's side mirror and the fender was slightly tilted upward on the outer edge due to the wheel touching the fender. The contact pulled into the nearest parking lot and became aware…
r-pod travel trailer tire, ST225/75R15, blew out. Fortunately, we were not on the road. Returned home to see the tire had exploded during our absence. Only read on an online forum about the problems others have had with this brand of tire installed by the manufacturer. The load rating of this tire…
Serious wall sag issue under slide potentially causing fender to rub tire.
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 | 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 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 2019 Forest River R-POD?
Owners most often report structure, electrical system, tires problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2019 Forest River R-POD?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2019 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 2019 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.