1999 Forest River Cherokee
Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1997 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2001 | 0 |
| 2002 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 14 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2021 | 48 |
| 2022 | 22 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 | 0 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
1 of 1 total report mentions: equipment.
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE PULL BEHIND TRAILER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FROM DOMETIC. AT THE TIME OF THE NOTICE, THE CONTACT COULD NOT GET TO THE TRAILER BECAUSE OF THE SNOW.
NHTSA ODI report, 20080811
SAFETY TIMELINE
CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR, MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION, MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO
Remedy: FOREST RIVER WILL BE WORKING WITH DOMETIC IN ORDER TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 06E076). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, A
Campaign 07V085000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
1999 Forest River Cherokee — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for equipment issues (1 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 07V085000 (equipment) has been completed.
FAQ
Is the 1999 Forest River Cherokee reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Forest River Cherokee?
The most-reported component is equipment, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1999 Forest River Cherokee have?
1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.