Forest River Shasta Problems by Year
NHTSA has 51 owner complaints and 5 safety recalls on file for the Forest River Shasta, across 8 model years (2013–2020). The 2015 model year has the most complaints (46). The most reported problem area overall is structure.
Forest River Shasta years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Shasta year: 2015. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2015 Shasta: 46 complaints, 1 recall
- 2016 Shasta: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2013 Shasta: 2 complaints, 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 Shasta problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 18 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 17 | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 15 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Forest River Shasta model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Shasta | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2019 Shasta | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2018 Shasta | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2017 Shasta | 1 | 1 | — | Exterior Lighting | |
| 2016 Shasta | 2 | 0 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 2015 Shasta | 46 | 1 | — | Unknown or Other | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2014 Shasta | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2013 Shasta | 2 | 1 | — | Tires |
More from Forest River: all Forest River models · VIN decoder
Frequently asked questions
Which Forest River Shasta years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2015 (46) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Shasta 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 Shasta?
Structure, with 18 complaints across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Forest River Shasta have?
5 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.