AI Damage1999 Forest River Forest River: common problems
Owners of the 1999 Forest River Forest River filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about tires and powertrain. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 6
What fails most often
- 1 Tires 50% of all complaints
- 2 Powertrain 33% of all complaints
- 3 Structure 33% of all complaints
- 4 Engine and cooling 17% of all complaints
- 5 Equipment 17% of all complaints
- Tires: 3 complaints (50% of all).
- Powertrain: 2 complaints (33% of all).
- Structure: 2 complaints (33% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 1 complaints (17% of all).
- Equipment: 1 complaints (17% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 6 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 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.
Dt: the vehicle is bowing because the mso is 7575 and the gvw is 16110. Manufacturer says that the trailer is within the legal constraints, and they wont repair it. Dealer requested calculations, but the manufacturer won't give them up.
A foot long crack was located around the main I beam,causing the motor home's left side to be lower than the right side. Consumer stated that the crack was a design flaw. Consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer, and mechanic noticed the cracks but no defect was present at this time.
While traveling at approximately 60 mph in a rain storm engine stalled, and consumer had to direct vehicle to the side of road. A dealership examined 1999, ford. The vehicle was checked and no electrical problem was found only the air filter was saturated with water and was replaced.
The steel cables would rub against the tire & cause it to blowout. Axle was not corrected & would be out of alignment. Tires were manufacturer by michelin. Consumer states cables were rerouted behind frame, consistent with new models and has solved the problem.
Finally, had a tire blowout. Noticed that tire looked like itwas cut from the inside by a steel cable. This would rub against the tire & cause it to burn & then blowout. Also, axle was not correct & was out of alignment which could be part of problem.
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 13,278 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 36% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Forest River has 15 complaints (2 years in the data). This year has 6, below average.
What to check before buying
- Tires. Tire age by DOT code, bulges, wear pattern.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Forest River Forest River?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: tires, powertrain, structure. Total complaints: 6. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: tires: bulges, blowouts (33%), stalls while driving (17%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1999 Forest River Forest River?
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 1999 Forest River Forest River 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 1999 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.