2018 Forest River Forester
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 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 0 |
| 2003 | 0 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2010 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 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: structure.
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THE PLUNGER ON THE TRIMARK DOOR HANDLE/LOCK MECHANISM BROKE INTERNALLY, LOCKING US OUTSIDE OF OUR MOTOR HOME. THE MOTOR HOME WAS PARKED. DOOR WAS UNABLE TO BE OPEN FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE.
NHTSA ODI report, 20200228
SAFETY TIMELINE
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Forest River Dynamax, Forester, Sunseeker, and Coachmen Prism vehicles built on Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and authorized Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will inspect and replace the tire pressure label with correct tire inflation pressure, free of charge. The recall began on September 5, 2017.
Campaign 17V513000 — check if this car was fixed
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Forester motorhomes, model FRC3271SF.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners and will provide a corrected Placard, free of charge. The recall began on October 18, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 34-0528.
Campaign 17V612000 — check if this car was fixed
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Coachmen Work and Play and Adrenaline recreational trailers, 2018-2019 Forest River Forester and XLR recreational trailers and 2018 Forest River Rockwood recreational trailers.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the awning controller, free of charge. The recall began September 13, 2018.
Campaign 18V527000 — check if this car was fixed
Trimark 060-1650 Door Latch Failures
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2018 Forest River Forester — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for structure issues (1 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 17V513000 (equipment) has been completed.
- Verify recall 17V612000 (equipment, wheels) has been completed.
- Verify recall 18V527000 (equipment) has been completed.
FAQ
Is the 2018 Forest River Forester 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 2018 Forest River Forester?
The most-reported component is structure:body, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2018 Forest River Forester have?
3 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.