1999 Forest River Cherokee problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 1999 Forest River Cherokee — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

Investigations

Crash-involved

Fires reported

Injuries

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 1999 compare to other Cherokee years?

Cherokee NHTSA complaints by model year, 1999 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1999 Forest River Cherokee problems?

Component	Complaints	Share	vs prior year
Other	1	100%	new

Does the 1999 Forest River Cherokee have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

07V085000OtherMarch 5, 2007 · 128,000 units

Defect

CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR, MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION, MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.

Consequence

RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

FOREST RIVER WILL BE WORKING WITH DOMETIC IN ORDER TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 06E076). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO MANAGE THIS CAMPAIGN. STERICYCLE WILL ASSIST YOU IN LOCATING DEALERSHIPS OR SERVICE CENTERS AND WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH SCHEDULING OF APPOINTMENTS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOMETIC/STERICYCLE AT 1-888-446-5157 OR FOREST RIVER AT 1-574-389-4600,

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE PULL BEHIND TRAILER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FROM DOMETIC. AT THE TIME OF THE NOTICE, THE CONTACT COULD NOT GET TO THE TRAILER BECAUSE OF THE SNOW. ONCE THE SNOW MELTED, SHE WENT TO THE TRAILER TO INSPECT THE REFRIGERATOR AND SEE IF IT…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · December 8, 2007

1999 Forest River Cherokee — common questions

Is the 1999 Forest River Cherokee reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 1999 Forest River Cherokee have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1999 Forest River Cherokee. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Forest River Cherokee years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Cherokee years to avoid are 2021, 2022. The cleanest record among Cherokee years belongs to 2026.

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 1999 compare to other Cherokee years?

What are the most common 1999 Forest River Cherokee problems?

Does the 1999 Forest River Cherokee have recalls?

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

1999 Forest River Cherokee — common questions

Is the 1999 Forest River Cherokee reliable?

Does the 1999 Forest River Cherokee have recalls?

Which Forest River Cherokee years should you avoid?

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