2023 Forest River Cherokee
Only 3 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 3 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 3 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
1 of 3 total reports mentions: tires.
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Driver's side rear: Blew out while at Shaw RV while they were moving it between lots. When I went to pick up the trailer on August 28th, I saw the blown out tire on the spare rack and the spare mounted in its place.
NHTSA ODI report, 20241004
1 of 3 total reports mentions: equipment.
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The contact owns a 2023 Forest River Cedar Creek. The contact stated that while the oven was in use, the glass exploded, and shards of glass struck her on the legs.
NHTSA ODI report, 20230403
SAFETY TIMELINE
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2023 Cherokee CKT36FBOP Travel Trailers. The safety chains may be insufficient for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) listed on the federal placard, which can allow the trailer to detach.
Remedy: Dealers will install a new Federal Placard, free of charge. All affected vehicles are still in dealer inventory and therefore no owner notification letters will be sent. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at1-260)-499-2100.
Campaign 23V226000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2023 Forest River Cherokee — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for equipment issues (1 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 23V226000 (equipment) has been completed.
FAQ
Is the 2023 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 2023 Forest River Cherokee?
The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2023 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.