AI Damage2022 Forest River Cedar Creek: common problems
Owners of the 2022 Forest River Cedar Creek filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about equipment and tires. The maker issued 2 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 4
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 2
What fails most often
- 1 Equipment 50% of all complaints
- 2 Tires 50% of all complaints
- Equipment: 2 complaints (50% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 1.
- Tires: 2 complaints (50% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 4 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 1 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The belts on all 4 tires were separating and one blew out while on the roadway and a second had lost air pressure with no notification. All 4 tires on the fifth wheel were coming apart per the tire shop (aok tires).
Tire failure verified by CompassRV and P&J Towing. Belt broke causing the tire to separate and damage the outside of the RV. Safety risk: immediate swerve of a large camper. Multiple complaints on this tire through RVforum. Tire inspected by Compass RV and P&J tire and towing . No warning just a loud pop. ST235/80/R16.
The contact had not been able to reach the local dealer after several attempts. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact stated that while the trailer was being repaired, the stove caught fire while a technician was inside the trailer; he was also informed that the fire had caused damage to the inside of the trailer which they would also repair.
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 15,521 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 42% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Cedar Creek has 2 complaints (20 years in the data). This year has 4, above average.
What to check before buying
- Tires. Tire age by DOT code, bulges, wear pattern.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- According to a Furrion TSB "TB-220919"
Irregular cooling performance has been reported on the identified refrigerators. The refrigerator compressor has been found to stop working and requires a âÃÂÃÂhard resetâÃÂàby disconnecting power to…
- Manufacturing did not install the slideroom skis
Without the skis present, the slideroom floors edges may be exposed to weather elements.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Forest River Cedar Creek?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: equipment, tires. Total complaints: 4. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: smoke, burning smell, fire (25%), tires: bulges, blowouts (25%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2022 Forest River Cedar Creek?
NHTSA lists 2 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 2022 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 2022 models
Read also
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.