2006 Forest River Travel Trailer Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 8, 2014 · 4 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Travel Trailer years
Not enough data 3rd of 3 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Forest River Travel Trailer. That ranks 3rd out of 3 Travel Trailer model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 5,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2006 Forest River Travel Trailer problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Tires2 · ~5,000 mi
Electrical System1
Structure1
Suspension1 · ~1,400 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Tires250%5,000——
Electrical System125%———
Structure125%———
Suspension125%1,400——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2008, with 3 complaints
2008: 3200832014: 120141

n = 4 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2006 Forest River Travel Trailer recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 Forest River Travel Trailer.

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.

WHILE TRAVELING SOUTHBOUND, JUST CROSSED MASON-DIXON LINE ON THE INTERSTATE, HAD A BLOWOUT ON THE LEFT FRONT OF MY 5TH WHEEL CAMPER. THE BLOWOUT CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE WIRING GOING TO THE SLIDEOUT AND PART OF THE STRUCTURE. THE TIRE APPEARED TO SEPARATE AT THE TREAD AREA WHICH SHOWED ALSO TO APPEAR…

Tires · received Jul 8, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10608854

My 10,000lb 5th wheel came equipped from the factory with dura king lt236/85r16 tires. The load range is rated as e 3,042lbs single axle and 2,778 dual. My 5th wheel has two axles with two tires per axle. Within the last month all four tires have blown out. Three within the last week and two in a…

Tires · received Jul 19, 2008 · NHTSA complaint 10234942

Purchased a new rockwood freedom electric lift pop-up camper. Used the camper a total of five times and replaced the winch motor once after it stopped working. While on vacation in utah i was setting up the camper, i raised the camper roof with the winch and went inside to push out the beds and…

Electrical System · received Jun 11, 2008 · NHTSA complaint 10230731

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 forest river travel trailer. The contact purchased the vehicle on july 2, 2005. In july of 2006, the front driver side wheel bearings failed and needed repair. The repair was covered under warranty by forest river rv. In july of 2007, the entire axle on the rear driver…

Suspension · received Apr 17, 2008 · NHTSA complaint 10224786

Other Forest River Travel Trailer years

← 2005 Travel Trailer

YearComplaintsRecalls
200640
2005 Travel Trailer211
2004 Travel Trailer191

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Forest River Travel Trailer?

Owners most often report tires, electrical system, structure problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2006 Forest River Travel Trailer?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2006 Forest River Travel Trailer a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Travel Trailer model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.