AI Damage2017 Forest River Coachmen: common problems
Owners of the 2017 Forest River Coachmen filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about equipment and fuel/propulsion system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 5
What fails most often
- 1 Equipment 40% of all complaints
- 2 Fuel/propulsion system 20% of all complaints
- 3 Structure 20% of all complaints
- 4 Suspension 20% of all complaints
- 5 Visibility 20% of all complaints
- Equipment: 2 complaints (40% of all).
- Fuel/propulsion system: 1 complaints (20% of all).
- Structure: 1 complaints (20% of all).
- Suspension: 1 complaints (20% of all).
- Visibility: 1 complaints (20% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 5 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 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 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.
The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not notified of the failure. Additionally, the contact stated that the second vent was partially detached. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V523000 (Equipment, Structure).
The contact inspected the trailer and noticed the burning smell was coming from the heater ducts in the trailer and had melted due to the material of paper and Styrofoam in the heat duct to extremes heat coming from the furnish in the trailer.
Purchase a new 2017 forest river coachman cross country 404rb on july 15, 2018. Upon receiving coach immediately noticed loud wind noise as well as hot air coming in through the front driver side windshield area of coach.
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 forest river coachman. The contact stated that the vehicle was making a banging nose from underneath the vehicle by the tires. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the axel may be fractured however, were unable to confirm the diagnosing.
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 forest river coachmen clipper rv 16bh. When the contact brought the vehicle home and was testing everything for the first time, he discovered that the propane tank was not connected tightly and the coach filled up with propane.
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 14,282 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 39% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Coachmen has 2 complaints (5 years in the data). This year has 5, above average.
What to check before buying
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
- Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Forest River Coachmen?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: equipment, fuel/propulsion system, structure. Total complaints: 5. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: A/C or heater (20%), smoke, burning smell, fire (20%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2017 Forest River Coachmen?
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 Coachmen 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
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.