2021 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 2021 Forest River Sierra. That is the most of any Sierra model year in the database (28 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 33%). Complaints mention 1 fire. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2021 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Firerelated | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2021 Forest River Sierra recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer; structure:frame and members
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Sierra and Sandpiper Fifth Wheel and Travel Trailers. The bolts that hold the floor to the chassis were improperly tightened.
Risk: Improperly tightened bolts could cause the trailer body to detach from the chassis, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will tighten the bolts to the chassis outriggers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-4574. Forest River's number for this recall is 03-1347.
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.
Recently I had the glass over my dining table shatter. My concern is not that it shattered, but the size of the shards.Although the glass shattered only after I shut the door on the trailer. It is my understanding that per ANSI Z26.1 that each shard should weigh no more than 4.25g. And anything…
The contact owns a 2021 Forest River Sierra Model 379FLOK travel trailer. The contact stated that while the travel trailer oven was in use, the heat vent on the back of the oven melted the backsplash. The travel trailer was not diagnosed nor repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware…
The contact owns a 2021 Forest River Sierra fifth wheel trailer. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 mph, the trailer brakes failed to engage while the brake pedal was depressed. The contact stated that the "trailer wiring fault" message was displayed. The vehicle was diagnosed and…
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 | 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 Sierra | 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 2021 Forest River Sierra?
Owners most often report electrical system, firerelated, service brakes problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2021 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 2021 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 2021 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.