2020 Forest River XLR Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XLR years
- Not enough data 4th of 20 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2020 Forest River XLR. That ranks 4th out of 20 XLR model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (1 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2020 Forest River XLR 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2020 Forest River XLR recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Wheels:rim; tires; suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020 XLR Boost trailers, model XLT18RLE. An undersized axle, tire, and rim combination were installed, possibly resulting in the trailer being overloaded.
Risk: An overloaded trailer can have axle or tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install properly sized axles and tire/wheel combinations, free of charge. The recall began December 10, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0432. Forest River's number for this recall is 79-1117.
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 frame/walls of the 5th wheel camper are not properly manufactured. Exterior walls are not completely in tact with the frame. Camper is not stable and causes a huge risk for collapsing. Problem was found when the camper was being repaired from a tree falling on it. The service center has been…
Other Forest River XLR years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 XLR | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 XLR | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 XLR | 1 | 2 |
| 2018 XLR | 1 | 8 |
| 2017 XLR | 0 | 6 |
| 2016 XLR | 1 | 6 |
| 2015 XLR | 1 | 8 |
| 2014 XLR | 3 | 6 |
| 2013 XLR | 1 | 5 |
| 2012 XLR | 4 | 2 |
| 2011 XLR | 2 | 1 |
| 2010 XLR | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 XLR | 1 | 1 |
| 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
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Forest River XLR?
Owners most often report structure problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2020 Forest River XLR?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2020 Forest River XLR a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XLR model years, the 2020 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.