Forest River Sandstorm Problems by Year
NHTSA has 11 owner complaints and 8 safety recalls on file for the Forest River Sandstorm, across 13 model years (2008–2024). The 2022 model year has the most complaints (2). The most reported problem area overall is structure.
Forest River Sandstorm years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Sandstorm model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2022 Sandstorm: 2 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2020 Sandstorm: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2019 Sandstorm: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2008 Sandstorm: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2012 Sandstorm: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2013 Sandstorm: 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 Sandstorm problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Tires | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Forest River Sandstorm model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Sandstorm | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2023 Sandstorm | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2022 Sandstorm | 2 | 3 | — | Structure | |
| 2021 Sandstorm | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2020 Sandstorm | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 2019 Sandstorm | 1 | 0 | — | Tires | |
| 2018 Sandstorm | 1 | 0 | — | Structure | |
| 2017 Sandstorm | 1 | 1 | — | Wheels | |
| 2016 Sandstorm | 1 | 2 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 2014 Sandstorm | 1 | 1 | — | Structure | |
| 2013 Sandstorm | 1 | 1 | — | Equipment | |
| 2012 Sandstorm | 1 | 0 | — | Structure | |
| 2008 Sandstorm | 1 | 0 | — | Fuel/propulsion System |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Forest River Sandstorm years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2022 (2), 2020 (1), 2019 (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 Sandstorm?
Structure, with 4 complaints across 4 model years.
How many recalls does the Forest River Sandstorm have?
8 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.