2015 Forest River Vibe Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 21, 2019 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Vibe years
Not enough data 4th of 12 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Forest River Vibe. That ranks 4th out of 12 Vibe model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is wheels (2 complaints, 100%), typically at around 4,000 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.

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

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Most common 2015 Forest River Vibe problems

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

Wheels2 · ~4,000 mi
Suspension1 · ~1,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Wheels2100%4,000——
Suspension150%1,000——

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

2015 Forest River Vibe recalls (2)

Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.

Electrical system:12v/24v/48v batteryAug 21, 2018 · NHTSA campaign 18V550000 · 5,847 vehicles

Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Forest River Salem, Wildcat Maxx, Wildwood, Vibe, and Rainier recreational trailers. The break-away safety switch may not have been wired to a constant power source, and, as a result, the switch may be inadvertently disconnected from the trailer house battery causing the brakes to not engage if the trailer detaches from the tow vehicle.

Risk: If the trailer brakes cannot engage if the trailer detaches from tow vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a new wiring harness to reroute the wiring, free of charge. The recall began September 25, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5410. Forest River's number for this recall is 22/30-0824.

Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer:lpg systemsSep 15, 2017 · NHTSA campaign 17V573000 · 1,725 vehicles

Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Vibe, and 2016-2018 Rainier recreational trailers. The liquid propane (LP) line may have insufficient clearance above the axle shackle.

Risk: Without adequate clearance, the LP line may be damaged, resulting in a propane leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the LP line with a longer one, routing it away from the axle hangers, free of charge. The recall began October 10, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-541-644-8063. Forest River's number for this recall is 64-0516.

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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 forest river vibe 311rls. While driving 70 mph, the rear driver's side tire blew out without warning. The contact also stated that the wires from the axle were wrapped around the tire. The contact was able to steer off the road and stop the vehicle. The contact had to…

Suspension · received Aug 21, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11245560

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 forest river vibe. While driving approximately 70 mph, the driver noticed through the side mirror a wheel rolling next to the rv. After stopping the vehicle, the contact discovered that the rear passenger side wheel had dislodged from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed…

Wheels · received May 2, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11205176

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Forest River Vibe?

Owners most often report wheels, suspension problems. The top one, wheels, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2015 Forest River Vibe?

Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2015 Forest River Vibe a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Vibe model years, the 2015 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.