Forest River Avenger problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 4 owner complaints and 10 recalls on file for the Forest River Avenger (2013–2026).

Complaints
4
Recalls
10
Model years
10
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

2013201422017201820191202012021202220232026
NHTSA complaints per Forest River Avenger model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every Forest River Avenger model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2026 Avenger00001—
2023 Avenger00001—
2022 Avenger00003—
2021 Avenger10002—
2020 Avenger10000Wheels & Tires
2019 Avenger00001—
2018 Avenger00001—
2017 Avenger21012Wheels & Tires
2014 Avenger00001—
2013 Avenger00001—

Most common Forest River Avenger problem areas (all years)

  • Wheels & Tires
    2 complaints

Forest River Avenger recalls

  • Recall 26V221000Apr 8, 2026173 vehiclesModel years 2026

    Risk: Incorrect weight information may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V750000Oct 7, 202225 vehiclesModel years 2023

    Risk: A bunk that fails may cause the occupant to fall, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 22V556000Jul 29, 202249,295 vehiclesModel years 2022

    Risk: An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.

  • Recall 22V486000Jul 8, 202219,911 vehiclesModel years 2022

    Risk: An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.

  • Recall 22V243000Apr 13, 202299,190 vehiclesModel years 2021–2022

    Risk: A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 20V330000Jun 8, 202073 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: If the vehicle trailer becomes detached from the tow-vehicle, the safety chains may break, leading to complete detachment and potential property damage, personal injury or a crash.

  • Recall 18V534000Aug 15, 201822 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: The hot countertop increases the risk of burn injuries.

  • Recall 17V266000Apr 21, 201732 vehiclesModel years 2017–2018

    Risk: The incomplete Federal placard information could cause the user to install an incorrect tire, resulting in a possible overloading of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 17V039000Jan 18, 2017165 vehiclesModel years 2017

    Risk: Incorrect tire information can cause the tires to be over inflated, possibly resulting in a tire blowout and increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 13V203000May 17, 20139,526 vehiclesModel years 2013–2014

    Risk: If the motor assembly screws shear, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the vehicle is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.

Other Forest River models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology