2018 Forest River Vibe Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Vibe years
- Not enough data 4th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Forest River Vibe. That ranks 4th out of 12 Vibe model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 9,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 Forest River Vibe problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 1 | 50% | 9,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 50% | 9,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2018 Forest River Vibe recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery
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 systems
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.
The contact owns a 2018 Forest River Vibe equipped with Castle Rock Tires, Tire Line: Radial ST226, Tire Size: 225/75/R15, DOT Number: JULT1MT. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, she heard a loud abnormal sound coming from underneath the RV. The contact veered to the side of the road. The…
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 forest river vibe. While traveling 65 mph, the contact and her husband were alerted by another motorist that there was smoke coming from their vehicle. The contact's husband pulled the trailer over and discovered that the rear passenger side wheel axle was in flames. The…
Other Forest River Vibe years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 Vibe | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 Vibe | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 Vibe | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 Vibe | 0 | 3 |
| 2021 Vibe | 1 | 2 |
| 2020 Vibe | 3 | 2 |
| 2019 Vibe | 5 | 2 |
| 2018 | 2 | 2 |
| 2017 Vibe | 2 | 4 |
| 2016 Vibe | 5 | 4 |
| 2015 Vibe | 2 | 2 |
| 2014 Vibe | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Forest River Vibe?
Owners most often report structure, suspension, tires problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2018 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 2018 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 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.