Forest River Vibe Problems by Year
NHTSA has 20 owner complaints and 14 safety recalls on file for the Forest River Vibe, across 12 model years (2014–2027). The 2019 model year has the most complaints (5). The most reported problem area overall is structure.
Forest River Vibe years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Vibe model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2019 Vibe: 5 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2016 Vibe: 5 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2020 Vibe: 3 complaints, 2 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2021 Vibe: 1 complaint, 2 recalls
- 2015 Vibe: 2 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2017 Vibe: 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 Vibe problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| Suspension | 7 | 5 | 0 |
| Wheels | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Tires | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Equipment | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Forest River Vibe model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Vibe | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2025 Vibe | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2024 Vibe | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2022 Vibe | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2021 Vibe | 1 | 2 | — | Tires | |
| 2020 Vibe | 3 | 2 | — | Wheels | |
| 2019 Vibe | 5 | 2 | — | Structure | |
| 2018 Vibe | 2 | 2 | — | Structure | |
| 2017 Vibe | 2 | 4 | — | Structure | |
| 2016 Vibe | 5 | 4 | — | Structure | |
| 2015 Vibe | 2 | 2 | — | Wheels | |
| 2014 Vibe | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Forest River Vibe years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2019 (5), 2016 (5), 2020 (3). 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 Vibe?
Structure, with 7 complaints across 4 model years.
How many recalls does the Forest River Vibe have?
14 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.