2008 Forest River Wildcat
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 | 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 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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TIRES HAVE LESS THAN 1000 MILES ON THEM AND TREAD SEPARATES AND TIRE BLOWS CAUSING RV TO SWERVE ON ROAD AND TEAR UP EXTERIOR AS WELL AS INTERIOR PARTS. ALSO SENDS PARTS AND PRICES OF TIRE AND RV INTO TRAFFIC.
NHTSA ODI report, 20151031
1 of 1 total report mentions: structure.
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TIRES HAVE LESS THAN 1000 MILES ON THEM AND TREAD SEPARATES AND TIRE BLOWS CAUSING RV TO SWERVE ON ROAD AND TEAR UP EXTERIOR AS WELL AS INTERIOR PARTS. ALSO SENDS PARTS AND PRICES OF TIRE AND RV INTO TRAFFIC.
NHTSA ODI report, 20151031
1 of 1 total report mentions: electrical system.
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TIRES HAVE LESS THAN 1000 MILES ON THEM AND TREAD SEPARATES AND TIRE BLOWS CAUSING RV TO SWERVE ON ROAD AND TEAR UP EXTERIOR AS WELL AS INTERIOR PARTS. ALSO SENDS PARTS AND PRICES OF TIRE AND RV INTO TRAFFIC.
NHTSA ODI report, 20151031
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
2008 Forest River Wildcat — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for wheels issues (1 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for structure issues (1 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (1 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 17V756000 (equipment) has been completed.
FAQ
Is the 2008 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 2008 Forest River Wildcat?
The most-reported component is wheels, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2008 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.