AI Damage2023 Forest River Forester: common problems
The maker issued 15 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 15
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Parking brake | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tires | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
- Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- According to Ford Recall 25V315/25S49
"The infotainment screen may freeze followed by a black screen and a system reboot. If this occurs during a backing event, the rear-view image may be frozen, missing, or delayed. A frozen rear-view camera display image…
- According to Ford Recall 25V315
"The infotainment screen may freeze followed by a black screen and a system reboot. If this occurs during a backing event, the rear-view image may be frozen, missing, or delayed. A frozen rear-view camera display image…
- 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.
- Forest River is mailing the "511762RETRACTION" to customer that had been accidently notified that their…
Forest River is mailing the "511762RETRACTION" to customer that had been accidently notified that their vehicle was affected by a Mercedes-Benz Recall 24V166. Forest River reported this communication on 5/24/2024.
- The routing of the main wiring harness might contact the drive shaft and chafe, which could result in a…
The routing of the main wiring harness might contact the drive shaft and chafe, which could result in a short circuit, loss of drive power, power steering, and brake control system. A short circuit increases the risk…
- 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…
- In certain circumstances according to the TSB document from LCI
"When constant voltage to controller drops to 5.2 volts, the controller will turn off. When power is slowly restored (not immediate) to 12-volt range (10.6 volts-14 volts) the screen may or may not turn on depending on…
- According to Lippert Components Technical Service Bulletin 85-001-2023
"When constant voltage to controller drops to 5.2 volts, the controller will turn off. When power is slowly restored (not immediate) to 12 volt range (10.6 volts-14 volts) the screen may or may not turn on depending on…
- Ford Recall 22S68
Some of the affected vehicles may have an improperly torqued bolt that secures the rear axle rotor to the wheel-hub. An improperly torqued bolt in the rotor/ hub assembly can potentially result in slippage at this…
- The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), on some Ford E450 chassis may experience intermittent loss of…
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), on some Ford E450 chassis may experience intermittent loss of signal at one of the wheels and display a fault on the information center of the dashboard. This fault should…
- According to Ford Motor Company Recall 22V925
On your vehicle, the paint on your fuel tank may not have adhered properly and may peel. Extended peeling may expose the metal on the fuel tank and lead to long-term corrosion. Over time, corrosion in certain areas of…
- According to Ford Motor Company Recall 22V925 âOn your vehicle, the paint on your fuel tank may not have…
According to Ford Motor Company Recall 22V925 âOn your vehicle, the paint on your fuel tank may not have adhered properly and may peel. Extended peeling may expose the metal on the fuel tank and lead to long-term…
NHTSA lists 15 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Forest River Forester?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 15 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2023 Forest River Forester?
NHTSA lists 15 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 Forester 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 2026-11-04.