Forest River Sierra problems by model year
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
NHTSA has 5 owner complaints and 13 recalls on file for the Forest River Sierra (2005–2027).
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 13
- 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 Sierra model year
| Year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Recalls | Top problem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Sierra | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Sierra | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Sierra | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Sierra | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Sierra | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | Brakes |
| 2019 Sierra | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Sierra | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Sierra | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Sierra | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | Body & Structure |
| 2015 Sierra | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | — |
| 2014 Sierra | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | — |
| 2013 Sierra | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — |
| 2012 Sierra | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Sierra | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — |
| 2010 Sierra | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2009 Sierra | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Sierra | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Sierra | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Sierra | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Sierra | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
Most common Forest River Sierra problem areas (all years)
- Body & Structure1 complaints
- Brakes1 complaints
- Electrical System1 complaints
Forest River Sierra recalls
Risk: Incorrect water tank capacity information can allow the vehicle to be overloaded and increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: Steps that detach while in use increase the risk of injury.
Risk: Reduced braking ability can increase the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.
Risk: An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.
Risk: Improperly tightened bolts could cause the trailer body to detach from the chassis, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: The missing bearing race may cause premature hub bearing failure, possibly resulting in a separation of the hub from the axle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: If the tires are inflated incorrectly to 110psi, it can cause premature wear of the tire, potentially causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Risk: Inaccurate weight information can mislead an owner as to the vehicle's weight carrying capacity which could result in vehicle overloading and a crash.
Risk: If the rivet shears causing the quad step to fail, the step user may fall, increasing the risk of personal injury.
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.
Risk: These cracks can propagate and cause the spindle to detach from the axle tube, resulting in the separation of the wheel end from the vehicle, creating a road hazard and/or compromising the driver's control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of 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 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