2016 Forest River Solera Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Solera years
- Not enough data 3rd of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2016 Forest River Solera. That ranks 3rd out of 15 Solera model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Forest River Solera 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 | 100% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2016 Forest River Solera recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting:brake lights; exterior lighting:back up lights; exterior lighting:tail lights
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Forester motorhomes manufactured June 10, 2014, to May 25, 2016, Sunseeker motorhomes manufactured April 4, 2014, to May 25, 2016, 2015-2016 Solera motorhomes manufactured February 28, 2014, to September 17, 2015, and 2016 Isata motorhomes manufactured October 30, 2015, to May 26, 2016. Water may leak into the electrical module that controls the vehicle taillights, brake lights, turn signal lights, clearance lights and marker lights, making the lights inoperative. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: If the rear brake lights fail to illuminate, following motorists may not realize that the vehicle in front of them is stopping. Inoperative taillights, clearance lights and marker lights will make the vehicle less visible to others. Either condition can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge. An interim notice was sent to owners on August 16, 2016. The recall began on December 8, 2016. Forester, Solera, and Sunseeker owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Isata customers should call 1-574-262-3474. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-06012016-0206.
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.
Two Incidents: 1) June 4th: Going down a ~8% grade at approximately 25-30 MPH, towing an aluminum boat with working electric trailer brakes (~3000 lbs on trailer). The road was paved, dry and in good condition, no gravel. I was coasting in 2nd gear (manually selected) and vehicle was maintaining…
Other Forest River Solera years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 Solera | 0 | 1 |
| 2026 Solera | 0 | 2 |
| 2025 Solera | 0 | 2 |
| 2024 Solera | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 Solera | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Solera | 3 | 1 |
| 2014 Solera | 1 | 3 |
| 2013 Solera | 1 | 2 |
| 2012 Solera | 0 | 2 |
| 2011 Solera | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 Solera | 2 | 2 |
| 2009 Solera | 0 | 2 |
| 2008 Solera | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 Solera | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Forest River Solera?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train, service brakes problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Forest River Solera?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2016 Forest River Solera a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Solera model years, the 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.