Forest River Wildcat Problems by Year
Forest River Wildcat years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Wildcat year: 2004, 2007. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2007 Wildcat: 10 complaints, 1 recall
- 2004 Wildcat: 10 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2010 Wildcat: 7 complaints, 1 recall
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2003 Wildcat: 1 complaint, 3 recalls
- 2008 Wildcat: 1 complaint, 1 recall
- 2011 Wildcat: 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 Wildcat problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 15 | 10 | 1 |
| Structure | 14 | 8 | 0 |
| Suspension | 11 | 6 | 1 |
| Wheels | 8 | 7 | 0 |
| Equipment | 7 | 6 | 0 |
| Power Train | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Forest River Wildcat model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Wildcat | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2022 Wildcat | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2021 Wildcat | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 2019 Wildcat | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2018 Wildcat | 2 | 3 | — | Suspension | |
| 2017 Wildcat | 2 | 3 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2016 Wildcat | 1 | 3 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 2015 Wildcat | 4 | 3 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2014 Wildcat | 1 | 4 | — | Tires | |
| 2013 Wildcat | 1 | 2 | — | Tires | |
| 2012 Wildcat | 3 | 1 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2011 Wildcat | 1 | 2 | — | Tires | |
| 2010 Wildcat | 7 | 1 | — | Suspension | |
| 2009 Wildcat | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2008 Wildcat | 1 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2007 Wildcat | 10 | 1 | — | Tires | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2006 Wildcat | 4 | 2 | — | Structure | |
| 2005 Wildcat | 3 | 2 | — | Equipment | |
| 2004 Wildcat | 10 | 2 | — | Structure | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2003 Wildcat | 1 | 3 | — | Equipment | |
| 2002 Wildcat | 3 | 1 | — | Equipment | |
| 2001 Wildcat | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2000 Wildcat | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 1999 Wildcat | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 1998 Wildcat | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 1997 Wildcat | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Forest River Wildcat years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2004 (10), 2007 (10) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Wildcat year. 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 Wildcat?
Tires, with 15 complaints across 10 model years.
How many recalls does the Forest River Wildcat have?
18 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.