AI Damage2017 Forest River Cedar Creek: common problems
Owners of the 2017 Forest River Cedar Creek filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and service brakes. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 33% of all complaints
- 2 Service brakes 33% of all complaints
- 3 Tires 33% of all complaints
- 4 Wheels 33% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Service brakes: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Tires: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Wheels: 1 complaints (33% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
We have a 2017 cedar creek 38fbd with dual 7000 pound axles and oem alloy wheels. The second of my four alloy wheels cracked sometime during the 3 days we were setup at coe riverside park @ lake kanopolis, ks.
On 7/14/2019 I had another blowout with the left rear tire at 70mph. The tire came apart and damage the trailer floor and side skirting. The air temp was 77 deg. Both tires were original equipment goodyear marathon's st 235/80r16 load e. Dot 2vun 1lhv. I intend to replace the remaining marathon's as soon as possible.
On one of the first trips with the fifth wheel we were traveling and while in motion, suddenly lost all trailer brakes. We were on a town street, in the business district during heavy traffic. We were able to pull over safely and inspect the vehicle. The brake lights were functional and the fifth wheel had power.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 17,150 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Cedar Creek has 2 complaints (20 years in the data). This year has 3, above average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Tires. Tire age by DOT code, bulges, wear pattern.
- Wheels. Wheel runout, cracks, signs of a wheel strike.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Forest River Cedar Creek?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, service brakes, tires. Total complaints: 3. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: tires: bulges, blowouts (33%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2017 Forest River Cedar Creek?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2017 Forest River Cedar Creek from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2017 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.