VehicleVerdict

Forest River Cardinal years to avoid

Across 1997–2024, no single Cardinal year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 2015 drew the most complaints; 2024 the fewest.

81

Total complaints

21

Recall campaigns

1997–2024

Years covered

0

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Every Cardinal year

YearComplaintsRecalls
202401
202330
202205
202126
202011
201921
201803
2017113
201644
2015171
201414
201322
201210
201030
200951
200820
200671
200562
200432
200313
200212
200122
200021
199931
199821
199701

Common questions

What is the best year for the Forest River Cardinal?

By complaint volume, 2024 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Cardinal years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Forest River Cardinal have?

Across all model years, the Cardinal has 21 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 81 consumer complaints on file.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.