2013 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: tires.
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2013 WILDCAT STERLING. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SUB-STANDARD TIRES ON VEHICLE AT TIME OF DELIVERY FROM THE MANUFACTURER.
NHTSA ODI report, 20150311
SAFETY TIMELINE
Forest River is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Forest River models Blue Ridge, Cardinal, Cherokee, Columbus, EVO, Georgetown, Flagstaff, Forester, Lexington, Puma, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sand
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with motors of a different design. The safety recall began on July 29, 2013. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-5
Campaign 13V203000 — check if this car was fixed
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
2013 Forest River Wildcat — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 13V203000 (equipment) has been completed.
- Verify recall 17V756000 (equipment) has been completed.
FAQ
Is the 2013 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 2013 Forest River Wildcat?
The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2013 Forest River Wildcat have?
2 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.