2005 Forest River Cherokee
Only 2 complaints 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 2 complaints 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 2 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
1 of 2 total reports mentions: structure.
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STRUCTURE FAILURE OF TOUNG , A FRAME OF TRAVEL TRAILER. WE JUST PURCHASED A BARELY USED 2005 FOREST RIVER TRAVEL TRAILER 2 MONTHS AGO.
NHTSA ODI report, 20090812
1 of 2 total reports mentions: electrical system.
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2005 JEEP CHEROKEE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE CONTINUES TO STALL AFTER SENSOR THROTTLE AND SOLENOID RECALL REPAIRS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER THE IGNITION SWITCH RECALL WAS COMPLETED THE VEHICLE MALFUNTIONED.
NHTSA ODI report, 20180302
SAFETY TIMELINE
FOREST RIVER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MY 2003-2006 MOTOR HOMES, FIFTH WHEEL AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION. THE REFRIGERATOR MAY HAVE
Remedy: FOREST RIVER IS WORKING WITH DOMETIC TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 08E032). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE
Campaign 08V346000 — check if this car was fixed
Forest River, Inc.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on December 27, 2017.
Campaign 17V756000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2005 Forest River Cherokee — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for structure issues (1 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (1 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 08V346000 (equipment) has been completed.
- Verify recall 17V756000 (equipment) has been completed.
FAQ
Is the 2005 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 2005 Forest River Cherokee?
The most-reported component is structure:frame and members, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2005 Forest River Cherokee have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.