2018 Forest River Shockwave Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Shockwave years
- Not enough data 1st of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2018 Forest River Shockwave. That is the most of any Shockwave model year in the database (11 years). The most reported problem area is equipment (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 3,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 Forest River Shockwave problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 | 100% | 3,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2018 Forest River Shockwave recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2018 Forest River Shockwave.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2018 Forest River Shockwave. The contact stated that the kitchen countertop located next to the gas stove was sloped down and sunken inwards causing tension to the liquid petroleum gas lines. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The RV was not repaired. The…
Other Forest River Shockwave years
← 2016 Shockwave · 2019 Shockwave →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Shockwave | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 Shockwave | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 Shockwave | 1 | 3 |
| 2021 Shockwave | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 Shockwave | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 Shockwave | 1 | 3 |
| 2015 Shockwave | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 Shockwave | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 Shockwave | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 Shockwave | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Forest River Shockwave?
Owners most often report equipment problems. The top one, equipment, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Forest River Shockwave?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2018 Forest River Shockwave a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Shockwave model years, the 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.