Forest River Rainier Problems by Year
NHTSA has 1 owner complaint and 4 safety recalls on file for the Forest River Rainier, across 8 model years (2014–2024). The 2017 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is equipment.
Forest River Rainier years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Rainier model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2017 Rainier: 1 complaint, 2 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Forest River Rainier problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Forest River Rainier model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Rainier | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2022 Rainier | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2019 Rainier | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2018 Rainier | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2017 Rainier | 1 | 2 | — | Equipment | |
| 2016 Rainier | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2015 Rainier | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2014 Rainier | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Forest River Rainier years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2017 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Forest River Rainier?
Equipment, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Forest River Rainier have?
4 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.