Forest River Sunseeker Problems by Year
NHTSA has 39 owner complaints and 25 safety recalls on file for the Forest River Sunseeker, across 28 model years (1997–2027). The 2021 model year has the most complaints (4). The most reported problem area overall is fuel/propulsion system.
Forest River Sunseeker years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Sunseeker model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2021 Sunseeker: 4 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2017 Sunseeker: 4 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2019 Sunseeker: 3 complaints, 1 recall
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2005 Sunseeker: 1 complaint, 1 recall
- 2013 Sunseeker: 1 complaint, 4 recalls
- 2016 Sunseeker: 1 complaint, 3 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 Sunseeker problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| Structure | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Equipment | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Suspension | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Forest River Sunseeker model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Sunseeker | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2026 Sunseeker | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2025 Sunseeker | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2024 Sunseeker | 1 | 2 | — | Steering | |
| 2023 Sunseeker | 2 | 5 | — | Structure | |
| 2022 Sunseeker | 1 | 3 | — | Suspension | |
| 2021 Sunseeker | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Speed Control | |
| 2020 Sunseeker | 1 | 4 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 2019 Sunseeker | 3 | 1 | — | Structure | |
| 2018 Sunseeker | 3 | 1 | — | Equipment | |
| 2017 Sunseeker | 4 | 2 | — | Exterior Lighting | |
| 2016 Sunseeker | 1 | 3 | — | Exterior Lighting | |
| 2015 Sunseeker | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2014 Sunseeker | 2 | 4 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2013 Sunseeker | 1 | 4 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 2012 Sunseeker | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2011 Sunseeker | 2 | 1 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | |
| 2010 Sunseeker | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2006 Sunseeker | 2 | 1 | — | Suspension | |
| 2005 Sunseeker | 1 | 1 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 2004 Sunseeker | 2 | 2 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 2003 Sunseeker | 3 | 2 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | |
| 2002 Sunseeker | 3 | 1 | — | Equipment | |
| 2001 Sunseeker | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2000 Sunseeker | 3 | 1 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | |
| 1999 Sunseeker | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 1998 Sunseeker | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 1997 Sunseeker | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Forest River Sunseeker years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2021 (4), 2017 (4), 2019 (3). 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 Sunseeker?
Fuel/propulsion System, with 6 complaints across 5 model years.
How many recalls does the Forest River Sunseeker have?
25 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.