Forest River Rockwood Problems by Year
Forest River Rockwood years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Rockwood year: 2015, 2020, 2022. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2020 Rockwood: 13 complaints, 1 recall
- 2022 Rockwood: 12 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2015 Rockwood: 12 complaints, 0 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2002 Rockwood: 1 complaint, 1 recall
- 2004 Rockwood: 1 complaint, 1 recall
- 2006 Rockwood: 1 complaint, 1 recall
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 Rockwood problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 30 | 11 | 0 |
| Structure | 27 | 12 | 3 |
| Wheels | 24 | 11 | 1 |
| Suspension | 16 | 8 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 15 | 8 | 0 |
| Equipment | 14 | 10 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Forest River Rockwood model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Rockwood | 1 | 2 | — | Equipment | |
| 2025 Rockwood | 1 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2024 Rockwood | 2 | 0 | — | Equipment | |
| 2023 Rockwood | 2 | 2 | — | Equipment | |
| 2022 Rockwood | 12 | 4 | — | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2021 Rockwood | 6 | 3 | — | Equipment | |
| 2020 Rockwood | 13 | 1 | — | Tires | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2019 Rockwood | 8 | 5 | — | Tires | |
| 2018 Rockwood | 10 | 6 | — | Structure | More complaints than other years |
| 2017 Rockwood | 8 | 7 | — | Structure | |
| 2016 Rockwood | 9 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2015 Rockwood | 12 | 0 | — | Structure | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2014 Rockwood | 6 | 2 | — | Suspension | |
| 2013 Rockwood | 6 | 2 | — | Equipment | |
| 2012 Rockwood | 8 | 1 | — | Wheels | |
| 2010 Rockwood | 1 | 0 | — | Equipment | |
| 2008 Rockwood | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2007 Rockwood | 1 | 2 | — | Structure | |
| 2006 Rockwood | 1 | 1 | — | Structure | |
| 2005 Rockwood | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2004 Rockwood | 1 | 1 | — | Equipment | |
| 2003 Rockwood | 10 | 2 | — | Tires | More complaints than other years |
| 2002 Rockwood | 1 | 1 | — | Tires | |
| 2001 Rockwood | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2000 Rockwood | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 1999 Rockwood | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 1998 Rockwood | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 1997 Rockwood | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Forest River Rockwood years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2015 (12), 2020 (13), 2022 (12) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Rockwood year. 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 Rockwood?
Tires, with 30 complaints across 11 model years.
How many recalls does the Forest River Rockwood have?
32 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.