Forest River Sabre Problems by Year
NHTSA has 9 owner complaints and 12 safety recalls on file for the Forest River Sabre, across 13 model years (2008–2027). The 2019 model year has the most complaints (2). The most reported problem area overall is structure.
Forest River Sabre years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Sabre model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2019 Sabre: 2 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2026 Sabre: 1 complaint, 1 recall
- 2021 Sabre: 1 complaint, 1 recall
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2008 Sabre: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2014 Sabre: 1 complaint, 2 recalls
- 2016 Sabre: 1 complaint, 0 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 Sabre problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Tires | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Forest River Sabre model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Sabre | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2026 Sabre | 1 | 1 | — | Latches/locks/linkages | |
| 2025 Sabre | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2024 Sabre | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2022 Sabre | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2021 Sabre | 1 | 1 | — | Structure | |
| 2020 Sabre | 1 | 1 | — | Tires | |
| 2019 Sabre | 2 | 2 | — | Equipment | |
| 2017 Sabre | 1 | 0 | — | Structure | |
| 2016 Sabre | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 2014 Sabre | 1 | 2 | — | Structure | |
| 2013 Sabre | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2008 Sabre | 1 | 0 | — | Tires |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Forest River Sabre years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2019 (2), 2026 (1), 2021 (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 Sabre?
Structure, with 3 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the Forest River Sabre have?
12 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.