Forest River Puma problems by model year
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
NHTSA has 25 owner complaints and 18 recalls on file for the Forest River Puma (2006–2025).
- Complaints
- 25
- Recalls
- 18
- Model years
- 20
- Worst year
- —
Complaints by model year
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 Puma model year
| Year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Recalls | Top problem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Puma | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | Electrical System |
| 2024 Puma | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | — |
| 2023 Puma | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | Body & Structure |
| 2022 Puma | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | Wheels & Tires |
| 2021 Puma | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | Body & Structure |
| 2020 Puma | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | Wheels & Tires |
| 2019 Puma | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Wheels & Tires |
| 2018 Puma | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | Wheels & Tires |
| 2017 Puma | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | Wheels & Tires |
| 2016 Puma | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | — |
| 2015 Puma | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | Wheels & Tires |
| 2014 Puma | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | — |
| 2013 Puma | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | — |
| 2012 Puma | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — |
| 2011 Puma | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — |
| 2010 Puma | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — |
| 2009 Puma | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — |
| 2008 Puma | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — |
| 2007 Puma | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Puma | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
Most common Forest River Puma problem areas (all years)
- Wheels & Tires13 complaints
- Body & Structure6 complaints
- Electrical System4 complaints
- Engine1 complaints
- Suspension1 complaints
Complaint trend
Forest River Puma recalls
Risk: Steps that detach while in use increase the risk of injury.
Risk: An incorrect weight rating may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: Sewer gas entering the vehicle can increase the risk of injury to occupants.
Risk: Hitch failure increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Risk: A loose wire can cause a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Risk: Missing side marker lights can reduce visibility of the trailer to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.
Risk: A stowed griddle connected to propane increases the risk of a fire.
Risk: In the presence of an ignition source, a gas build up increases the risk of fire.
Risk: If the cooktop is stowed away while the propane hose is attached and the burner is on, it will increase the risk of a fire.
Risk: If the spare tire carrier and spare tire detach from the vehicle while in motion, it can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: The incorrect tire information can cause the operator to over-inflate the tires, which can cause premature tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: If the wheels were not properly tightened, they may loosen and detach while the trailer is moving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: The incorrect tire information can cause the operator to install the wrong size of replacement tires, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: If referencing the information that is on Federal placard, the operator could under-inflate the tires causing a reduction of vehicle handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: A damaged tire could deflate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: A damaged tire could deflate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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
- Forest River Cherokee122 complaints
- Forest River Rockwood64 complaints
- Forest River Salem49 complaints
- Forest River Georgetown44 complaints
- Forest River Wildwood44 complaints
- Forest River R-Pod41 complaints
- Forest River Flagstaff28 complaints
- Forest River Cedar Creek24 complaints
- Forest River XLR Toyhauler22 complaints
- Forest River Vengeance19 complaints
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