Forest River Shockwave problems by model year
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
NHTSA has 3 owner complaints and 7 recalls on file for the Forest River Shockwave (2012–2024).
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 7
- Model years
- 11
- 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 Shockwave model year
| Year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Recalls | Top problem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Shockwave | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Shockwave | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Shockwave | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | Suspension |
| 2021 Shockwave | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Shockwave | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Engine |
| 2018 Shockwave | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2016 Shockwave | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | — |
| 2015 Shockwave | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Shockwave | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Shockwave | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Shockwave | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
Most common Forest River Shockwave problem areas (all years)
- Engine1 complaints
- Suspension1 complaints
Forest River Shockwave recalls
Risk: A circuit board that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Risk: A melted wire may cause a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Risk: An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.
Risk: A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Risk: If occupants are not warned elevated carbon monoxide levels, they are at an increased risk of injury.
Risk: The overheating of the water may result in the release of steam, possibly causing the operator is to scald themselves and increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: If the wheel studs break, the wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a 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 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