2013 Forest River Rance Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 14, 2016 · 8 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Rance years
Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Forest River Rance. That is the most of any Rance model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is tires (8 complaints, 100%), typically at around 2,450 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2013 Forest River Rance problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Tires8 · ~2,450 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Tires8100%2,450——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2014, with 5 complaints
2014: 5201452015: 2201522016: 120161

n = 8 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2013 Forest River Rance recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2013 Forest River Rance.

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.

Tire: goodyear marathon st235/80r16 load range e dot 2vun1lhr 1512 2013 forest river blue ridge 5th wheel trailer vin: 4x4fblg20dg0988669 two tire blowouts, 1st blowout at 62 mph on virginia i95 traveling north at mile marker 90. 2nd blowout at 56 mph on virginia i 95 traveling north at mile marker…

Tires · received Sep 14, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10906337

Upon pre-travel inspection of my forest river 25rr travel trailer tires all 4 vail sport st205/75d14 have significant sidewall cracking, with one having a bulge. There is approximately 5000 miles on the tt, and it is a 2013 model. I decided to replace the tires as i did not see them as safe for use.

Tires · received Jul 27, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10743824

Tire separating, large side wall cracks. Tires in service 18 months about 2 years from date of manufacture. *tr

Tires · received Jan 18, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10676350

We had a tire blowout on our travel trailer while traveling 60 miles per hour on the freeway. The tires were at proper inflation and were not overloaded. The tires were less than 3 years old. *tr

Tires · received Oct 21, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10649025

Towing my 2013 primetime crusader 35' 5th wheel, the rear passenger tire exploded while driving on i-15 in utah going 55-60 mph and less than 15 miles from home. Damaged side of trailer and underbelly of wheel well. Stopped in next town to replace tire. All tires at 80 psi (cold). 2 days later…

Tires · received Aug 29, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10629499

Other Forest River Rance years

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YearComplaintsRecalls
2014 Rance10
201380
2011 Rance01

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Forest River Rance?

Owners most often report tires problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 8 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2013 Forest River Rance?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2013 Forest River Rance a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Rance model years, the 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.