Forest River R-Pod problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 41 owner complaints and 12 recalls on file for the Forest River R-Pod (2009–2025).

Complaints
41
Recalls
12
Model years
13
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

200920102011220152201672018920198202082021420222023120242025
NHTSA complaints per Forest River R-Pod 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 R-Pod model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2025 R-Pod00002—
2024 R-Pod10002Body & Structure
2023 R-Pod00001—
2022 R-Pod40003Body & Structure
2021 R-Pod80000Brakes
2020 R-Pod80003Body & Structure
2019 R-Pod90102Body & Structure
2018 R-Pod70001Suspension
2016 R-Pod20001Body & Structure
2015 R-Pod20000Body & Structure
2011 R-Pod00001—
2010 R-Pod00001—
2009 R-Pod00001—

Most common Forest River R-Pod problem areas (all years)

  • Body & Structure
    17 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    5 complaints
  • Visibility & Wipers
    4 complaints
  • Electrical System
    3 complaints
  • Suspension
    3 complaints
  • Brakes
    2 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    1 complaints

Complaint trend

202120242025
Complaints about the Forest River R-Pod received by NHTSA each month.

Forest River R-Pod recalls

  • Recall 26V336000May 26, 2026200 vehiclesModel years 2024

    Risk: Broken shock retainer bolt heads and washers may detach and become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 24V929000Dec 13, 2024116 vehiclesModel years 2025

    Risk: A detached tank can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 24V616000Aug 16, 20246 vehiclesModel years 2025

    Risk: A griddle stowed while the gas is still in use can increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 24V029000Jan 19, 20242,315 vehiclesModel years 2023–2024

    Risk: A detached independent suspension can increase the risk of a crash.

  • 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 22V450000Jun 24, 2022205 vehiclesModel years 2022

    Risk: An overloaded vehicle can cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 20V763000Dec 10, 20202,828 vehiclesModel years 2018–2020

    Risk: If the plumbing were to detach, it can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 20V075000Feb 12, 20204,464 vehiclesModel years 2020

    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.

  • Recall 19V356000May 10, 20191,346 vehiclesModel years 2019–2020

    Risk: Without the proper circuit breaker protection, the wire can melt, increasing the risk of fire.

  • Recall 15V359000Jun 9, 20151,497 vehiclesModel years 2016

    Risk: If the wheel studs break, the wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 11V010000Jan 12, 20112,741 vehiclesModel years 2009–2011

    Risk: This could render the vehicle less visible to other motorist during hours of darkness, possibly resulting in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury.

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