Forest River Spirit Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 12, 2025 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 1 owner complaint and 3 safety recalls on file for the Forest River Spirit, across 2 model years (2025–2026). The 2026 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is structure.

Peak: 2026, with 1 complaints
2025: 0202502026: 120261

n = 1 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Forest River Spirit years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No Spirit model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2026 Spirit: 1 complaint, 2 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 Spirit problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Structure110

All Forest River Spirit model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2026 Spirit12—Structure
2025 Spirit02——

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Frequently asked questions

Which Forest River Spirit years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2026 (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 Spirit?

Structure, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.

How many recalls does the Forest River Spirit have?

3 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.