2019 Forest River Cherokee
Only 9 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 9 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 9 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
2 of 9 total reports mention: tires.
1 of 9 total reports mentions: wheels.
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WHILE TOWING MY RV AT 50 MPH I HEARD A LOUD BANG. MY TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SOUNDED AN ALARM. I PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND STOP. I ONLY TRAVELED ABOUT 10 MILES ON THIS TRIP BEFORE GETTING THE BLOW OUT.*DT*JB
NHTSA ODI report, 20201107
1 of 9 total reports mentions: trailer hitches.
1 of 9 total reports mentions: tires.
1 of 9 total reports mentions: structure.
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V844000 (TRAILER HITCHES).
NHTSA ODI report, 20201007
SAFETY TIMELINE
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Cherokee Alpha Wolf and 2019 Cherokee Arctic Wolf recreational trailers.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace with the correct fastener, free of charge. The recall began November 27, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100.
Campaign 18V752000 — check if this car was fixed
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Cherokee recreational trailers. The Federal Placards indicate incorrect tire size information of ST205/75R15, when the vehicles are actually equipped with ST225/75R15 tires.
Remedy: Forest River has notified owners and sent them a new Federal Placard that has correct tire size information, free of charge. The recall began February 25, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-541-644-8072, extension 4022.
Campaign 19V085000 — check if this car was fixed
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Cherokee ACKT39CL and ACKT39RL travel trailers. The Federal Placard may have incorrect axle rating, cargo carrying capacity, and tire/wheel combination information.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will provide replacement placards that contain the accurate information, free of charge. The recall began May 28, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100.
Campaign 19V355000 — check if this car was fixed
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Cherokee trailers, model CKT294BH.
Remedy: Forest River has notified owners, providing replacement placards that contain accurate Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Cargo Carrying Capacity information, free of charge. The recall began June 24, 2019.
Campaign 19V453000 — check if this car was fixed
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Cascade and Cherokee travel trailers.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners and dealers will replace the coupler, free of charge. The recall began February 17, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100 or 1-541-995-3447.
Campaign 19V844000 — check if this car was fixed
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Cherokee recreational trailers. The shore cord inlet wiring insulation may not have been sufficiently stripped back, causing a poor connection with the set screw.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will remove the inlet, and rewire or replace the inlet completely if necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 23, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100.
Campaign 20V654000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2019 Forest River Cherokee — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for tires issues (2 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for wheels issues (1 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for trailer hitches issues (1 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 18V752000 (equipment) has been completed.
- Verify recall 19V085000 (equipment) has been completed.
- Verify recall 19V355000 (equipment) has been completed.
- Verify recall 19V453000 (equipment) has been completed.
- Verify recall 19V844000 (trailer hitches) has been completed.
- Verify recall 20V654000 (electrical system) has been completed.
FAQ
Is the 2019 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 2019 Forest River Cherokee?
The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2019 Forest River Cherokee have?
6 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.