2016 Forest River XLR Toyhauler Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XLR Toyhauler years
- Not enough data 4th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2016 Forest River XLR Toyhauler. That ranks 4th out of 8 XLR Toyhauler model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 28,000 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Forest River XLR Toyhauler 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 1 | 100% | 28,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2016 Forest River XLR Toyhauler recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Forest River XLR Toyhauler recreational trailers, models XLT25KW, XLT25KW-W, XLT28KW and XLT28KW-W. The safety chains on these vehicles do not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of the trailer.
Risk: If the trailer becomes uncoupled, the existing safety chains may fail, allowing the trailer to separate from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the safety chains with chains that exceed the vehicle's GVWR, free of charge. The recall began on March 13, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0432. Forest River's number for this recall is 45-0645.
Suspension
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2016-2017 XLR ToyHauler recreational trailers, models XLT23KW and WZXLT23KW. These vehicles were built with axle equalizers that are too long.
Risk: An equalizer that is too short in length may cause a failure of the equalizer and/or axle springs, resulting in a possible loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct equalizers, free of charge. The recall began on June 28, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0432. Forest River's number for this recall is 45-05312017-0415.
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.
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Other Forest River XLR Toyhauler years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 XLR Toyhauler | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 XLR Toyhauler | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 XLR Toyhauler | 7 | 6 |
| 2021 XLR Toyhauler | 11 | 4 |
| 2020 XLR Toyhauler | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 XLR Toyhauler | 3 | 1 |
| 2017 XLR Toyhauler | 1 | 5 |
| 2016 | 1 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Forest River XLR Toyhauler?
Owners most often report suspension problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Forest River XLR Toyhauler?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2016 Forest River XLR Toyhauler a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XLR Toyhauler model years, the 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.