2004 Forest River Wildcat Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Wildcat years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 26 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Forest River Wildcat. That is the most of any Wildcat model year in the database (26 years). The most reported problem area is structure (4 complaints, 40%). There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 10owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Forest River Wildcat 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 | 4 | 40% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 30% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 30% | 3,750 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Forest River Wildcat recalls (2)
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Equipment
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2003-2018 Forest River Berkshire, Charleston, Rockport, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Riverstone, Salem, Sandpiper, Sierra, Vengeance, Wildcat, Wildwood, XLR Boost, Cargo Mate, Continental Cargo, motorhomes, recreational trailers, toyhaulers, cargo trailers and restroom trailers and 2009-2018 Coachmen Mirada, Pursuit, Concord, Leprechaun, Freelander, Orion and Prism motorhomes, 2009-2017 Coachmen Apex and Catalina recreational trailers, and 2013-2017 Shasta Oasis and Revere recreational trailers, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on December 27, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0544.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
Problem: Forest river is recalling certain my 2003-2006 motor homes, fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. The refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.
Risk: If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.
Fix: Forest river is working with dometic to repair these refrigerators (please see 08e032). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or forest river at 1-574-389-4600.
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.
This 2004 forest river wildcat 26fbs travel trailer suffered from a failure of the trailer frame, specifically with the hanger brackets that serve as the attachment point for torsion axles to the trailer itself. The damage initially went unnoticed, but upon arrival at home i noticed that the…
I purchased four new goodyear marathon trailer tires (225/75/15 load range d) for my fifth wheel camper june 2012. Two of the four tires blew apart in the first 1500 miles. There is something very wrong with these tires. They should not be blowing apart with almost no use and without any impact…
I own a 2004 fifth wheel trailer. I have noticed the web of the frame cracking over the shackle mounts for some time and have been keeping a close eye on it. I have just noticed now that the frame is broken up near the hitch and can no longer be towed with out repair. I have not, in my opinion…
I am an owner of a 2004 wildcat, 28? Fifth wheel. During a trip i noticed one of the tires was worn to the cord on the inside edge, while still having tread on the outside. If this had not been noticed, i?m sure that within the next 100 miles i would have been changing a tire on the side of the…
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 forest river forester. The contact received a recall notice regarding the dometic refrigerator. He was not satisfied with the remedy to repair the failure because it consisted of placing a heat shield over the failed equipment in case a fire occurs. He felt that the…
Other Forest River Wildcat years
← 2003 Wildcat · 2005 Wildcat →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Wildcat | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 Wildcat | 0 | 3 |
| 2021 Wildcat | 0 | 4 |
| 2019 Wildcat | 0 | 2 |
| 2018 Wildcat | 2 | 3 |
| 2017 Wildcat | 2 | 3 |
| 2016 Wildcat | 1 | 3 |
| 2015 Wildcat | 4 | 3 |
| 2014 Wildcat | 1 | 4 |
| 2013 Wildcat | 1 | 2 |
| 2012 Wildcat | 3 | 1 |
| 2011 Wildcat | 1 | 2 |
| 2010 Wildcat | 7 | 1 |
| 2009 Wildcat | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 Wildcat | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Wildcat | 10 | 1 |
| 2006 Wildcat | 4 | 2 |
| 2005 Wildcat | 3 | 2 |
| 2004 | 10 | 2 |
| 2003 Wildcat | 1 | 3 |
| 2002 Wildcat | 3 | 1 |
| 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
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Forest River Wildcat?
Owners most often report structure, suspension, tires problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Forest River Wildcat?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 Forest River Wildcat a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Wildcat model years, the 2004 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.