Forest River Wildcat problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 6 owner complaints and 16 recalls on file for the Forest River Wildcat (2005–2024).

Complaints
6
Recalls
16
Model years
18
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

200512007200912011120131201512017120192022
NHTSA complaints per Forest River Wildcat 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 Wildcat model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2024 Wildcat00001—
2022 Wildcat00003—
2021 Wildcat00004—
2019 Wildcat00002—
2018 Wildcat10003Suspension
2017 Wildcat00003—
2016 Wildcat10003—
2015 Wildcat10003Body & Structure
2014 Wildcat00004—
2013 Wildcat00002—
2012 Wildcat10001Wheels & Tires
2011 Wildcat00002—
2010 Wildcat11001Suspension
2009 Wildcat00001—
2008 Wildcat00001—
2007 Wildcat00001—
2006 Wildcat10001Body & Structure
2005 Wildcat00001—

Most common Forest River Wildcat problem areas (all years)

  • Body & Structure
    2 complaints
  • Suspension
    2 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    1 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    1 complaints

Forest River Wildcat recalls

  • Recall 24V272000Apr 17, 20244,480 vehiclesModel years 2021–2022

    Risk: A circuit board that overheats increases the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 24V265000Apr 12, 2024100 vehiclesModel years 2024

    Risk: Towing while in a different position can cause the upper front structure to break and the pin box to separate from the vehicles, increasing 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 22V243000Apr 13, 202299,190 vehiclesModel years 2022

    Risk: A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 21V145000Mar 8, 2021309 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: A detached spare tire carrier can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

  • Recall 21V141000Mar 5, 202121 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: A misaligned furnace flue can allow furnace exhaust to leak into the living space, increasing the risk of injury or death.

  • Recall 21V059000Feb 8, 202153 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: Safety chain breakage could cause the trailer to detach from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 18V550000Aug 21, 20185,847 vehiclesModel years 2014–2019

    Risk: If the trailer brakes cannot engage if the trailer detaches from tow vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

  • Recall 18V361000Jun 1, 201831 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: Using the trailer with underrated tires could result in tire failure, 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 17V282000Apr 26, 201771 vehiclesModel years 2017–2018

    Risk: The incorrect information may cause the operator to install an incorrect replacement rim or tire, overinflate the tire, or overload the vehicle, all scenarios that may increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 16V059000Feb 3, 201652 vehiclesModel years 2016

    Risk: Incorrect Federal Placard information such as the Gross Axle Weight Rating could lead to reduced handling of the vehicle, potentially leading to loss of control or a crash.

  • Recall 15V128000Mar 4, 201594 vehiclesModel years 2015

    Risk: If the trailer is overloaded, the trailer pin box (the connection point for the trailer to the vehicle) may fail, resulting in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 14V077000Feb 27, 201449 vehiclesModel years 2014

    Risk: As a result, the trailer may be loaded beyond the specified weight rating which may cause a tire or suspension failure leading to poor vehicle handling and an increased risk of a crash.

  • Recall 13V203000May 17, 20139,526 vehiclesModel years 2013–2014

    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.

  • Recall 10V355000Aug 3, 2010155 vehiclesModel years 2011

    Risk: An overload condition may result in an axle or tire failure increasing the risk of a crash.

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