AI DamageForest River Forester: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Forest River Forester across 10 model years: 0 owner complaints and 48 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 38 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Parking brake | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Tires | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Backover prevention | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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.
- Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
- Parking brake. Electric parking brake, codes, calipers.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- According to Ford Recall 25V726
- According to Ford Recall 25V793
- According to Ford Recall 25V726
- According to Ford Recall 25V315/25S49
- In certain circumstances, the Alpha Roof Sealant may not adhere to the Tekmodo Roof
- According to Ford Recall 25V315
- According to FCA recall 25V330
- This is a product service bulletin from Global Link concerning counterfeit keys for entry doors being sold…
- Cracks may originate at the flange of the living room and/or bathroom skylight and extend outward
- According to GM Recall 24V702
- According to General Motors Recall 24V702
- According to a Ford Campaign 23N04
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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 2026-11-04.