Forest River Surveyor Problems by Year
NHTSA has 22 owner complaints and 24 safety recalls on file for the Forest River Surveyor, across 24 model years (1997–2027). The 2020 model year has the most complaints (4). The most reported problem area overall is structure.
Forest River Surveyor years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Surveyor model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2020 Surveyor: 4 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2019 Surveyor: 4 complaints, 1 recall
- 2018 Surveyor: 4 complaints, 5 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2012 Surveyor: 1 complaint, 2 recalls
- 2013 Surveyor: 1 complaint, 2 recalls
- 2014 Surveyor: 1 complaint, 1 recall
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 Surveyor problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Suspension | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Equipment | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Tires | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Wheels | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Forest River Surveyor model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Surveyor | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2022 Surveyor | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2021 Surveyor | 1 | 1 | — | Equipment | |
| 2020 Surveyor | 4 | 4 | — | Structure | |
| 2019 Surveyor | 4 | 1 | — | Suspension | |
| 2018 Surveyor | 4 | 5 | — | Tires | |
| 2017 Surveyor | 2 | 3 | — | Structure | |
| 2016 Surveyor | 0 | 6 | — | — | |
| 2015 Surveyor | 2 | 1 | — | Suspension | |
| 2014 Surveyor | 1 | 1 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 2013 Surveyor | 1 | 2 | — | Tires | |
| 2012 Surveyor | 1 | 2 | — | Structure | |
| 2011 Surveyor | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2010 Surveyor | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2006 Surveyor | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2005 Surveyor | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2004 Surveyor | 2 | 1 | — | Equipment | |
| 2003 Surveyor | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2002 Surveyor | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2001 Surveyor | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2000 Surveyor | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 1999 Surveyor | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 1998 Surveyor | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 1997 Surveyor | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Forest River Surveyor years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2020 (4), 2019 (4), 2018 (4). 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 Surveyor?
Structure, with 5 complaints across 4 model years.
How many recalls does the Forest River Surveyor have?
24 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.