Forest River Shockwave Problems by Year
NHTSA has 4 owner complaints and 7 safety recalls on file for the Forest River Shockwave, across 11 model years (2012–2024). The 2022 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is equipment.
Forest River Shockwave years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Shockwave model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2022 Shockwave: 1 complaint, 3 recalls
- 2019 Shockwave: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2018 Shockwave: 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 Shockwave problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Forest River Shockwave model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Shockwave | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2023 Shockwave | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2022 Shockwave | 1 | 3 | — | Suspension | |
| 2021 Shockwave | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2019 Shockwave | 1 | 0 | — | Engine | |
| 2018 Shockwave | 1 | 0 | — | Equipment | |
| 2016 Shockwave | 1 | 3 | — | Equipment | |
| 2015 Shockwave | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2014 Shockwave | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2013 Shockwave | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2012 Shockwave | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Forest River Shockwave years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2022 (1), 2019 (1), 2018 (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 Shockwave?
Equipment, with 2 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the Forest River Shockwave have?
7 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.