AI Damage2013 Forest River Rance: common problems
Owners of the 2013 Forest River Rance filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, most often about tires. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 8
What fails most often
- Tires: 8 complaints (100% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 8 | 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.
Tire: goodyear marathon st235/80r16 load range e dot 2vun1lhr 1512 2013 forest river blue ridge 5th wheel trailer vin: 4x4fblg20dg0988669 two tire blowouts, 1st blowout at 62 mph on virginia i95 traveling north at mile marker 90.
We had a tire blowout on our travel trailer while traveling 60 miles per hour on the freeway. The tires were at proper inflation and were not overloaded. The tires were less than 3 years old.
20 miles later another tire blew out. Tires were made late 2012 and were new when we bought our brand new2013 forest river stealth toy hauler. Had put less than 2500 miles on them since our purchase in august 2013. Side of trailer scratched and dented form explosion. Replacing all towmaster trailer radial tires!!!
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 11,896 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 32% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Rance has 5 complaints (2 years in the data). This year has 8, above average.
What to check before buying
- Tires. Tire age by DOT code, bulges, wear pattern.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Forest River Rance?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: tires. Total complaints: 8. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: tires: bulges, blowouts (50%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2013 Forest River Rance?
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 2013 Forest River Rance 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 2013 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 2026-11-05.