Forest River Rockport problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 2 owner complaints and 21 recalls on file for the Forest River Rockport (2005–2026).

Complaints
2
Recalls
21
Model years
22
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

2005200720092011201320152017120192021202312025
NHTSA complaints per Forest River Rockport 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 Rockport model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2026 Rockport00001—
2025 Rockport10002Body & Structure
2024 Rockport00003—
2023 Rockport00002—
2022 Rockport00002—
2021 Rockport00001—
2020 Rockport00001—
2019 Rockport10008Suspension
2018 Rockport00006—
2017 Rockport00005—
2016 Rockport00006—
2015 Rockport00006—
2014 Rockport00006—
2013 Rockport00001—
2012 Rockport00001—
2011 Rockport00002—
2010 Rockport00001—
2009 Rockport00002—
2008 Rockport00001—
2007 Rockport00001—
2006 Rockport00001—
2005 Rockport00001—

Most common Forest River Rockport problem areas (all years)

  • Body & Structure
    1 complaints
  • Suspension
    1 complaints

Forest River Rockport recalls

  • Recall 26V589000Sep 11, 2026155 vehiclesModel years 2024–2026

    Risk: A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 25V069000Feb 7, 2025156 vehiclesModel years 2024–2025

    Risk: The fasteners can fail, causing the system to detach from the wall and increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 24V313000May 3, 202454 vehiclesModel years 2011–2024

    Risk: A liftgate that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury.

  • Recall 23V341000May 12, 202363 vehiclesModel years 2022–2023

    Risk: An incorrectly wired brake controller can result in a loss of brake function, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 20V688000Nov 6, 202094 vehiclesModel years 2019–2020

    Risk: If the battery box detaches, it can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 20V029000Jan 20, 20204,105 vehiclesModel years 2014–2019

    Risk: If the roof detaches from the vehicle, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 19V604000Aug 16, 201951 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: If the beams fail, components may fall off and strike occupants, increasing risk the risk of an injury.

  • Recall 19V505000Jul 1, 201963 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: Without the trailer brakes assisting, stopping distances may be lengthened, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 19V258000Mar 29, 2019146 vehiclesModel years 2017–2019

    Risk: Without inline fuse protection, excess current cause the wiring to melt, increasing the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 19V202000Mar 14, 20193,051 vehiclesModel years 2018–2019

    Risk: If the monitor displays the image in reverse, the driver may unintentionally turn the opposite direction, increasing the risk of crash.

  • Recall 18V876000Dec 10, 2018142 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: An overloaded vehicle may cause operator to lose control of vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 18V366000Jun 1, 2018144 vehiclesModel years 2018

    Risk: The loose U-bolts may further loosen or break allowing the axle to separate and cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 17V756000Nov 22, 2017365,885 vehiclesModel years 2005–2018

    Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

  • Recall 17V430000Jul 6, 2017557 vehiclesModel years 2017

    Risk: If the coupling fails, the vehicle will not be able to move under its own power and the disconnected driveshaft may impact and damage the brake and fuel lines. Additionally, the separated driveshaft may allow the vehicle to roll if the vehicle is exited when the transmission is in 'Park' but the parking brake is not applied. These scenarios may increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 16V780000Oct 26, 201622 vehiclesModel years 2016

    Risk: A loss of fuel pressure will result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 16V693000Sep 26, 201645 vehiclesModel years 2014–2016

    Risk: If the roller chain fails, the lift gate may fall unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 16V500000Jul 5, 2016214 vehiclesModel years 2014

    Risk: Trailer brake lights that are inoperative can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 16V205000Apr 11, 201627 vehiclesModel years 2015–2016

    Risk: Without the TPMS, the driver would not be alerted one or more of the vehicle's tires is under-inflated. An under-inflated tire may result in tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 15V478000Jul 30, 2015160 vehiclesModel years 2014–2015

    Risk: If an object or person are on the left side of the screen but are actually on the right side of the vehicle, or vice versa, there is an increased risk of a crash.

  • Recall 14V684000Oct 31, 2014354 vehiclesModel years 2014–2015

    Risk: If the pinch bolt is not sufficiently tightened, it can separate causing a loss of vehicle control that increases the risk of a vehicle crash.

  • Recall 12V428000Sep 4, 20122 vehiclesModel years 2009

    Risk: Overheating of the battery separator can result in smoke and possible fire.

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