AI Damage2023 Forest River Economy Hauler reliability: common problems
Owners of the 2023 Forest River Economy Hauler filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about suspension. The maker issued 1 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 2
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 1
What fails most often
- Suspension: 2 complaints (100% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 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.
Additionally, only four of the eight axle bolts were installed on the frame. The contact sent photos of the failure to an independent mechanic, who determined that the loosened bolt needed to be tightened, and that the other four missing bolts needed to be installed to secure the axle. The vehicle was not repaired.
Leaf spring bolt disconnected and missing. After owning approx. 6 months and only normal use, I noticed that the farthest rear, right side leaf spring mount is disconnected from the frame, bolt is missing completely . (Picture attached)
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 17,838 of 32,257 model years in the NHTSA data (among the 45% least complained about).
On average one model year of the Economy Hauler has 2 complaints (2 years in the data). This year has 2, above average.
What to check before buying
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- This is a product service bulletin from Global Link concerning counterfeit keys for entry doors being sold…
This is a product service bulletin from Global Link concerning counterfeit keys for entry doors being sold on certain websites. Forest River is reporting as we are sharing with the dealer body.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Forest River Economy Hauler?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: suspension. Total complaints: 2.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2023 Forest River Economy Hauler?
NHTSA lists 1 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 2023 Forest River Economy Hauler 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 2023 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 2026-11-06.