Forest River Riverstone problems by model year
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
NHTSA has 4 owner complaints and 7 recalls on file for the Forest River Riverstone (2005–2026).
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 7
- Model years
- 22
- 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 Riverstone model year
| Year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Recalls | Top problem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Riverstone | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Riverstone | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | Brakes |
| 2024 Riverstone | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Riverstone | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Riverstone | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Brakes |
| 2021 Riverstone | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Riverstone | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Riverstone | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Riverstone | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | — |
| 2017 Riverstone | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Riverstone | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Suspension |
| 2015 Riverstone | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Riverstone | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Riverstone | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Riverstone | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Riverstone | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2010 Riverstone | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2009 Riverstone | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Riverstone | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Riverstone | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Riverstone | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Riverstone | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
Most common Forest River Riverstone problem areas (all years)
- Brakes2 complaints
- Suspension1 complaints
Forest River Riverstone recalls
Risk: Broken shock retainer bolt heads and washers may detach and become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: A ramp door that breaks during use increases the risk of injury.
Risk: A brake fluid leak can cause a loss of brake function, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: Melted wires increase the risk of a fire.
Risk: Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Risk: A back feed to the power cord may increase the risk of property damage and/or personal injury.
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
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 Puma25 complaints
- Forest River Cedar Creek24 complaints
- Forest River XLR Toyhauler22 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