2018 Forest River XLR Toyhauler Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XLR Toyhauler years
- Not enough data 3rd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Forest River XLR Toyhauler. That ranks 3rd out of 8 XLR Toyhauler model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 2,000 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 2018 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 67% | 2,000 | — | — |
| 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
2018 Forest River XLR Toyhauler recalls (1)
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.
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.
As per nhtsa campaign #18e050 the awning on the rv trailer may extend while trailer is in motion. The awning manufacturer lci is aware of this recall by did not inform my dealer about the recall. I tried to have the control module replaced through the dealer but they did not perform the replacement…
28 kw nitro, fresh water, city water and black tank wash out will melt off the side of unit, due to the propane hot water tank exhaust being directly below the plastic fittings. The vehicle was set up in a camping location with a city water hookup connected. *tt *tr *dt*jb*dt*as
Front bedroom a/c was incorrectly wired causing meltdown and failure of the wire nut. There was insufficient insulation stripped from the joining wires to give a good physical connection and the wire nut was loose. Vehicle was stationary at the time of the failure.
Other Forest River XLR Toyhauler years
← 2017 XLR Toyhauler · 2020 XLR Toyhauler →
| 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 | 3 | 1 |
| 2017 XLR Toyhauler | 1 | 5 |
| 2016 XLR Toyhauler | 1 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Forest River XLR Toyhauler?
Owners most often report electrical system, equipment, structure problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Forest River XLR Toyhauler?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2018 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 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.