Forest River Wildwood Problems by Year
Forest River Wildwood years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Wildwood year: 2001, 2018, 2021. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2018 Wildwood: 11 complaints, 8 recalls
- 2021 Wildwood: 10 complaints, 10 recalls
- 2001 Wildwood: 10 complaints, 1 recall
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2005 Wildwood: 1 complaint, 2 recalls
- 2024 Wildwood: 1 complaint, 10 recalls
- 2027 Wildwood: 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 Wildwood problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 35 | 14 | 0 |
| Structure | 25 | 12 | 0 |
| Equipment | 22 | 14 | 1 |
| Suspension | 12 | 7 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 10 | 9 | 0 |
| Wheels | 8 | 5 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Forest River Wildwood model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Wildwood | 1 | 2 | — | Equipment | |
| 2026 Wildwood | 0 | 6 | — | — | |
| 2025 Wildwood | 2 | 8 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2024 Wildwood | 1 | 10 | — | Equipment | |
| 2023 Wildwood | 3 | 6 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2022 Wildwood | 9 | 7 | — | Equipment | |
| 2021 Wildwood | 10 | 10 | — | Tires | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2020 Wildwood | 3 | 7 | — | Equipment | |
| 2019 Wildwood | 5 | 11 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 2018 Wildwood | 11 | 8 | — | Tires | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2017 Wildwood | 5 | 9 | — | Equipment | |
| 2016 Wildwood | 5 | 7 | — | Structure | |
| 2015 Wildwood | 4 | 6 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 2014 Wildwood | 8 | 4 | — | Wheels | |
| 2013 Wildwood | 5 | 2 | — | Suspension | |
| 2012 Wildwood | 3 | 1 | — | Tires | |
| 2011 Wildwood | 4 | 2 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2010 Wildwood | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2009 Wildwood | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2008 Wildwood | 7 | 2 | — | Tires | |
| 2007 Wildwood | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2006 Wildwood | 2 | 2 | — | Equipment | |
| 2005 Wildwood | 1 | 2 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 2004 Wildwood | 3 | 2 | — | Equipment | |
| 2003 Wildwood | 2 | 3 | — | Equipment | |
| 2002 Wildwood | 5 | 1 | — | Tires | |
| 2001 Wildwood | 10 | 1 | — | Structure | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2000 Wildwood | 3 | 1 | — | Tires | |
| 1999 Wildwood | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 1998 Wildwood | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 1997 Wildwood | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Forest River Wildwood years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2001 (10), 2018 (11), 2021 (10) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Wildwood 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 Wildwood?
Tires, with 35 complaints across 14 model years.
How many recalls does the Forest River Wildwood have?
62 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.