Forest River XLR Problems by Year
NHTSA has 18 owner complaints and 22 safety recalls on file for the Forest River XLR, across 20 model years (2003–2022). The 2012 model year has the most complaints (4). The most reported problem area overall is structure.
Forest River XLR years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No XLR model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
Model years with the fewest complaints
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 XLR problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 8 | 6 | 0 |
| Suspension | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Equipment | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Forest River XLR model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 XLR | 1 | 0 | — | Equipment | |
| 2021 XLR | 1 | 0 | — | Equipment | |
| 2020 XLR | 1 | 1 | — | Structure | |
| 2019 XLR | 1 | 2 | — | Suspension | |
| 2018 XLR | 1 | 8 | — | Structure | |
| 2017 XLR | 0 | 6 | — | — | |
| 2016 XLR | 1 | 6 | — | Suspension | |
| 2015 XLR | 1 | 8 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2014 XLR | 3 | 6 | — | Structure | |
| 2013 XLR | 1 | 5 | — | Structure | |
| 2012 XLR | 4 | 2 | — | Structure | |
| 2011 XLR | 2 | 1 | — | Suspension | |
| 2010 XLR | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2009 XLR | 1 | 1 | — | Latches/locks/linkages | |
| 2008 XLR | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2007 XLR | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2006 XLR | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2005 XLR | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2004 XLR | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2003 XLR | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Forest River XLR years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2012 (4), 2014 (3), 2011 (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 XLR?
Structure, with 8 complaints across 6 model years.
How many recalls does the Forest River XLR have?
22 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.