Forest River Travel Trailer Problems by Year
NHTSA has 44 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file for the Forest River Travel Trailer, across 3 model years (2004–2006). The 2005 model year has the most complaints (21). The most reported problem area overall is tires.
Forest River Travel Trailer years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Travel Trailer model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2005 Travel Trailer: 21 complaints, 1 recall
- 2004 Travel Trailer: 19 complaints, 1 recall
- 2006 Travel Trailer: 4 complaints, 0 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 Travel Trailer problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 18 | 3 | 1 |
| Structure | 11 | 3 | 1 |
| Suspension | 11 | 3 | 0 |
| Equipment | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Power Train | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Forest River Travel Trailer model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Travel Trailer | 4 | 0 | — | Tires | |
| 2005 Travel Trailer | 21 | 1 | — | Suspension | |
| 2004 Travel Trailer | 19 | 1 | — | Tires |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Forest River Travel Trailer years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2005 (21), 2004 (19), 2006 (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 Travel Trailer?
Tires, with 18 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the Forest River Travel Trailer have?
1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.