Forest River Windsong Problems by Year
NHTSA has 12 owner complaints and 5 safety recalls on file for the Forest River Windsong, across 8 model years (1997–2004). The 2003 model year has the most complaints (6). The most reported problem area overall is tires.
Forest River Windsong years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Windsong model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2003 Windsong: 6 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2000 Windsong: 2 complaints, 2 recalls
- 1998 Windsong: 2 complaints, 1 recall
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 Windsong problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Forest River Windsong model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Windsong | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2003 Windsong | 6 | 3 | — | Tires | |
| 2002 Windsong | 1 | 4 | — | Visibility | |
| 2001 Windsong | 1 | 3 | — | Tires | |
| 2000 Windsong | 2 | 2 | — | Power Train | |
| 1999 Windsong | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 1998 Windsong | 2 | 1 | — | Exterior Lighting | |
| 1997 Windsong | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Forest River Windsong years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2003 (6), 2000 (2), 1998 (2). 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 Windsong?
Tires, with 3 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the Forest River Windsong have?
5 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.