2025 Forest River Wildwood Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 30, 2026 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Wildwood years
Not enough data 19th of 31 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Forest River Wildwood. That ranks 19th out of 31 Wildwood model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%). Complaints mention 1 fire, 1 injury. There are 8 safety recalls covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2025 Forest River Wildwood problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System1
Equipment1 · ~2 mi
Structure1 · ~2 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System150%———
Equipment150%2——
Structure150%2——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2025 Forest River Wildwood recalls (8)

Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.

Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer; equipment:electricalMay 29, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V352000 · 2,338 vehicles

Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Wildwood, Salem and 2026 Stealth EVO travel trailers. The fireplace outlet may have the incorrect wiring.

Risk: The incorrect wiring may not make adequate contact, increasing the amperage and risk of a fire.

Fix: Dealers will replace the wiring and outlet, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 29, 2026. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5410.

Equipment:other:labelsOct 17, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V707000 · 23 vehicles

Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025 Stealth EVO, RPOD, 2025-2026 Wildwood, and Salem recreational trailers. The tire information label may list the incorrect tire inflation information.

Risk: A tire can be overinflated after referencing the incorrect information, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 29, 2025. Owners of Salem, Wildwood, and Stealth EVO may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5410. Owner of RPOD may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3112. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1991.

Electrical system:wiringOct 10, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V682000 · 20,305 vehicles

Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Forest River Aurora, Coachmen Catalina, 2026 Coachmen Viking, Coachmen Clipper, 2016-2026 Wildwood, and Salem recreational trailers. The distribution panel wire may be connected to the battery without over current protection.

Risk: Unprotected wiring can increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: Dealers will relocate the distribution panel wire to the correct side of the breaker, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2025. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-4995. Forest River's number for this recall is 205-1987.

Structure:emergency:escape/egress/exit:latching/release system; latches/locks/linkagesJun 20, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V425000 · 126 vehicles

Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Wildwood and Salem travel trailer recreational trailers. The exterior transit latch on the rear patio door cannot be unlocked from inside the vehicle.

Risk: A door that remains locked can prevent or delay occupants from evacuating during an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Dealers will remove the exterior transit latch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 22, 2025. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 69-1945.

Latches/locks/linkagesJun 10, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V364000 · 1,367 vehicles

Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025 Salem and Wildwood travel trailers. The side entry gate latch may become unlocked, allowing the strut to open the gate during transit.

Risk: An open gate can striking other road users and increases the risk of injury.

Fix: Dealers will install a warning label and tethered pin and remove the strut, free of chare. Owner notification letters were mailed July 2, 2025. Owner may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1935.

Structure:body:step/ladderApr 14, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V245000 · 4,179 vehicles

Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Coachmen Catalina, Forest River Aurora, Cascade, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Sandpiper, Sierra, 2025 Campsite Reserve, Impression, Pause, Puma, Sabre, Salem, Vengeance, and Wildwood fifth wheel and travel trailers, equipped with a removable step assembly. The clip-on bracket mounting bolts may come loose, allowing the steps to detach.

Risk: Steps that detach while in use increase the risk of injury.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair or replace the clip-on bracket as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2025. Owners may contact customer service at Aurora & Catalina (1-574-825-4995), Campsite Reserve, Cascade, Cherokee, Sabre, Vengeance (1-260-499-2100), Cedar Creek (1-260-593-4000), Impression (1-574-327-2716), Pause (1-574-327-2681), Puma (1-574-642-0588), Sierra & Sandpiper (1-574-534-4574), and Salem & Wildwood (1-574-534-3167). Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1915.

Structure:frame and membersAug 22, 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V629000 · 132 vehicles

Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Salem SBF325RL, and Wildwood WBF325RL travel trailers. The tires may contact chassis components, causing the tires to fail.

Risk: Tire failure can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will install a riser kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 18, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 69-1833.

Structure:emergency:escape/egress/exitJun 28, 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V490000 · 573 vehicles

Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Salem, and Wildwood travel trailers. The affected vehicles may not have a secondary emergency exit installed.

Risk: In the event of an emergency, passengers may not be able to exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Dealers will install an emergency exit window, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 72-1805.

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 faulty wiring of the battery caused it to catch fire. The vehicle is currently available for inspection, at the dealership. We have the fire report, the independent fire inspection report, and the recall that was mailed to us by the manufacturer, as well as the inspection and estimate from the…

Electrical System · received Jul 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11753804

The contact owns a 2025 Forest River Wildwood. The contact stated that the door on the trailer could be wiggled from the inside and was not properly secured to the trailer. The contact saw sawdust near the heating system after removing the propane service cover, and the water heater overheated. The…

Structure · received Jul 22, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11752050

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Forest River Wildwood?

Owners most often report electrical system, equipment, structure problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2025 Forest River Wildwood?

Yes, 8 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2025 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 2025 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.