Forest River Tsunami Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Mar 8, 2011 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 2 owner complaints and 6 safety recalls on file for the Forest River Tsunami, across 12 model years (1997–2008). The 2005 model year has the most complaints (2). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.

Peak: 2005, with 2 complaints
1997: 0199701998: 0199801999: 0199902000: 0200002001: 0200102002: 0200202003: 0200302004: 0200402005: 2200522006: 0200602007: 0200702008: 020080

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

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

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

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2005 Tsunami: 2 complaints, 4 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 Tsunami problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Electrical System110
Tires110

All Forest River Tsunami model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2008 Tsunami01——
2007 Tsunami01——
2006 Tsunami03——
2005 Tsunami24—Electrical System
2004 Tsunami04——
2003 Tsunami05——
2002 Tsunami04——
2001 Tsunami03——
2000 Tsunami02——
1999 Tsunami01——
1998 Tsunami01——
1997 Tsunami01——

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Frequently asked questions

Which Forest River Tsunami years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2005 (2). 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 Tsunami?

Electrical System, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.

How many recalls does the Forest River Tsunami have?

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