2007 Forest River Wildcat
Only 10 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 10 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 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 |
| 2002 | 3 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 10 |
| 2005 | 3 |
| 2006 | 4 |
| 2007 | 10 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 0 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 4 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Only 10 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
3 of 10 total reports mention: tires.
CRASHShow complaint excerpts
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FOREST RIVER WILDCAT 27RLS FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER. THE VEHICLE HAS POWER KING TOWMAX TIRES, SIZE P225/75/15 (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRES HAD TREAD SEPARATION. THE TIRES HAD 4,000 MILES.
NHTSA ODI report, 20090622
I HAD THE TREAD SEPARATE FROM THE SIDEWALL ON MY TRAILER TIRE. POWERKING TOWMAX S/T225/75R15 (BPR LRD) DOT CODE ON THE SIDE OF THE TIRE IS OHMC 2206. TIRES WERE ALWAYS MAINTAINED AT 65 PSI.
NHTSA ODI report, 20081013
2 of 10 total reports mention: structure.
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FOREST RIVER WILDCAT. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE MOVED UP AND DOWN VIOLENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE CROSSMEMBER WAS CURRENTLY BEING REPLACED.
NHTSA ODI report, 20191029
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FOREST RIVER WILDCAT TRAILER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MAIN BEAM FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS CONFIRMED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA ODI report, 20130916
1 of 10 total reports mentions: trailer hitches.
1 of 10 total reports mentions: tires.
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FOREST RIVER WILDCAT 32QBBS. AS THE CONTACT WAS CHECKING THE TIRE PRESSURE ON HIS VEHICLE THE VALVE STEM ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE HAD BROKEN OFF OF THE RIM.
NHTSA ODI report, 20080731
1 of 10 total reports mentions: suspension.
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WE HAD A 2007 FOREST RIVER WILDCAT 5TH WHEEL 28 FT. WE WERE COMPLETING OUR CROSS COUNTRY TRIP THAT WE STARTED IN FLORIDA. WE WERE IN CALIFORNIA AND AS WE WERE COMING OFF THE HIGHWAY, WE HEARD A STRANGE CLANGING SOUND.
NHTSA ODI report, 20140826
SAFETY TIMELINE
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
2007 Forest River Wildcat — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for tires issues (3 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for structure issues (2 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for trailer hitches issues (1 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 17V756000 (equipment) has been completed.
FAQ
Is the 2007 Forest River Wildcat 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 2007 Forest River Wildcat?
The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2007 Forest River Wildcat 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.