Forest River Vengeance Problems by Year
NHTSA has 30 owner complaints and 17 safety recalls on file for the Forest River Vengeance, across 22 model years (2003–2025). The 2021 model year has the most complaints (7). The most reported problem area overall is tires.
Forest River Vengeance years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Vengeance model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2021 Vengeance: 7 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2016 Vengeance: 5 complaints, 5 recalls
- 2019 Vengeance: 4 complaints, 1 recall
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2013 Vengeance: 1 complaint, 3 recalls
- 2017 Vengeance: 1 complaint, 4 recalls
- 2020 Vengeance: 1 complaint, 2 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 Vengeance problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Structure | 7 | 5 | 0 |
| Wheels | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Equipment | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Suspension | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Forest River Vengeance model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Vengeance | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2023 Vengeance | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 2022 Vengeance | 2 | 4 | — | Equipment | |
| 2021 Vengeance | 7 | 2 | — | Tires | |
| 2020 Vengeance | 1 | 2 | — | Suspension | |
| 2019 Vengeance | 4 | 1 | — | Structure | |
| 2018 Vengeance | 3 | 4 | — | Tires | |
| 2017 Vengeance | 1 | 4 | — | Equipment | |
| 2016 Vengeance | 5 | 5 | — | Tires | |
| 2015 Vengeance | 3 | 5 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2014 Vengeance | 2 | 4 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2013 Vengeance | 1 | 3 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2012 Vengeance | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2011 Vengeance | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2010 Vengeance | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2009 Vengeance | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2008 Vengeance | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2007 Vengeance | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2006 Vengeance | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2005 Vengeance | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2004 Vengeance | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2003 Vengeance | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Forest River Vengeance years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2021 (7), 2016 (5), 2019 (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 Vengeance?
Tires, with 9 complaints across 4 model years.
How many recalls does the Forest River Vengeance have?
17 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.