2012 Forest River Wildwood Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Wildwood years
- Not enough data 14th of 31 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Forest River Wildwood. That ranks 14th out of 31 Wildwood model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 42,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 Forest River Wildwood 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 2 | 67% | 42,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 Forest River Wildwood recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
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.
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.
2013 wildwood 36 ft. Travel trailer . Turning the oven on the camper got really hot .had the exhaust fan on over the stove .went outside to see if the vent was open and there was no outside vent .called forest river there response was it has a charcoal filter so the hood system did not need to be…
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 forest river wildwood equipped with trail express tires. The contact stated that while examining the tires he noticed that the sidewalls were cracked. The dealer was notified and stated that they reported the failure to the manufacturer.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 forest river wildwood tow trailer equipped with greenball corporation tow master tires, size ft 205/75r15, serial number: 9dul2810. The contact stated that the rear driver and passenger side tires went flat due to cracks along the tire tread. The remaining tires also…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Forest River Wildwood?
Owners most often report tires, equipment, structure problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Forest River Wildwood?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2012 Forest River Wildwood a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Wildwood model years, the 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.