2009 Forest River Sierra Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sierra years
- Not enough data 1st of 28 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Forest River Sierra. That is the most of any Sierra model year in the database (28 years). The most reported problem area is structure (1 complaints, 33%). Complaints mention 1 crash. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 Forest River Sierra 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 33% | 600 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Forest River Sierra recalls (1)
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Equipment
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2003-2018 Forest River Berkshire, Charleston, Rockport, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Riverstone, Salem, Sandpiper, Sierra, Vengeance, Wildcat, Wildwood, XLR Boost, Cargo Mate, Continental Cargo, motorhomes, recreational trailers, toyhaulers, cargo trailers and restroom trailers and 2009-2018 Coachmen Mirada, Pursuit, Concord, Leprechaun, Freelander, Orion and Prism motorhomes, 2009-2017 Coachmen Apex and Catalina recreational trailers, and 2013-2017 Shasta Oasis and Revere recreational trailers, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on December 27, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0544.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 sierra forestriver travel camper that had secura tires, distributed by greenball corporation, tire size st225-75r15(na), [odi note: owner says these are load range "d" in phone conversation 8-30-10] dot 1kln, line 25b0807. The contact stated when he pulled into a service…
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 forest river g2 silver back rv (na). While driving 55 mph the u bolt came loose on the axles and caused the leaf springs to fall out which also caused the axles to shift at a 30 degree angle and crash into a guard rail. A police report was filed and the contact did not…
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 forest river sierra. While driving approximately 63 mph, a semi-truck sped past the contact's vehicle, which caused it to sway abnormally. The contact almost lost control of the vehicle. He safely maneuvered to the side of the road and the vehicle was towed to the dealer…
Other Forest River Sierra years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 Sierra | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 Sierra | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 Sierra | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 Sierra | 0 | 2 |
| 2021 Sierra | 3 | 1 |
| 2019 Sierra | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Sierra | 0 | 2 |
| 2017 Sierra | 3 | 1 |
| 2016 Sierra | 3 | 2 |
| 2015 Sierra | 1 | 3 |
| 2014 Sierra | 1 | 3 |
| 2013 Sierra | 2 | 2 |
| 2012 Sierra | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 Sierra | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 Sierra | 1 | 2 |
| 2009 | 3 | 1 |
| 2008 Sierra | 2 | 1 |
| 2007 Sierra | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 Sierra | 3 | 2 |
| 2005 Sierra | 1 | 2 |
| 2004 Sierra | 0 | 3 |
| 2003 Sierra | 3 | 3 |
| 2002 Sierra | 2 | 1 |
| 2001 Sierra | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 Sierra | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 Sierra | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 Sierra | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 Sierra | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Forest River Sierra?
Owners most often report structure, suspension, tires problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Forest River Sierra?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2009 Forest River Sierra a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sierra model years, the 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.