2012 Forest River R-POD
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 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 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: wheels.
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TRAILER AXLE (TORSION AXLE MANUFACTURED BY LIPPERT) APPARENTLY MANUFACTURED WITH EXCESS NEGATIVE CAMBER. THIS LEADS TO ABNORMAL WEAR TO THE INSIDE TREAD OF BOTH TIRES. TIRES MAY WEAR TO BELTING WITHIN ABOUT 5000 MILES.
NHTSA ODI report, 20160904
1 of 1 total report mentions: suspension.
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TRAILER AXLE (TORSION AXLE MANUFACTURED BY LIPPERT) APPARENTLY MANUFACTURED WITH EXCESS NEGATIVE CAMBER. THIS LEADS TO ABNORMAL WEAR TO THE INSIDE TREAD OF BOTH TIRES. TIRES MAY WEAR TO BELTING WITHIN ABOUT 5000 MILES.
NHTSA ODI report, 20160904
SAFETY TIMELINE
No recalls on file for this model year.
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2012 Forest River R-POD — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for wheels issues (1 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for suspension issues (1 reports on file for this year).
FAQ
Is the 2012 Forest River R-POD 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 2012 Forest River R-POD?
The most-reported component is wheels, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2012 Forest River R-POD have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.