2019 Forest River Cherokee problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 11 complaints on file for the 2019 Forest River Cherokee — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 6 recall campaigns apply 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 2019 compare to other Cherokee years?

Cherokee NHTSA complaints by model year, 2019 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2019 Forest River Cherokee problems?

Component	Complaints	Share	vs prior year
Other	4	36%	— flat
Tires & Wheels	4	36%	▼ down
Electrical System	1	9%	▼ down
Body & Structure	1	9%	▼ down
Trailer Hitch	1	9%	new

Does the 2019 Forest River Cherokee have recalls?

6 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

20V654000Electrical SystemOctober 26, 2020 · 9,261 units

Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Cherokee recreational trailers. The shore cord inlet wiring insulation may not have been sufficiently stripped back, causing a poor connection with the set screw.

Consequence

A poor electrical connection can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will remove the inlet, and rewire or replace the inlet completely if necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 23, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 17D-1201.

19V844000Trailer HitchNovember 25, 2019 · 328 units

Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Cascade and Cherokee travel trailers. The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of the vehicle exceeds the GVWR of the trailer hitch coupler, potentially resulting in the coupler failing and the trailer detaching.

Consequence

A trailer that detaches from the tow vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners and dealers will replace the coupler, free of charge. The recall began February 17, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100 or 1-541-995-3447. Forest River's number for this recall is 64-1114.

19V453000OtherJune 14, 2019 · 70 units

Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Cherokee trailers, model CKT294BH. The Federal Placard states incorrect Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC) and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) information, which may result in the trailer being overloaded.

Consequence

An operator may rely on the incorrect Placard information and overload the trailer causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Forest River has notified owners, providing replacement placards that contain accurate Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Cargo Carrying Capacity information, free of charge. The recall began June 24, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-541-995-3447. Forest River's number for this recall is 64-1033.

19V355000OtherMay 10, 2019 · 3 units

Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Cherokee ACKT39CL and ACKT39RL travel trailers. The Federal Placard may have incorrect axle rating, cargo carrying capacity, and tire/wheel combination information.

Consequence

Due to the incorrect Federal Placard, an operator may overload the vehicle, which may decrease vehicle stability and increase the risk of crash.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will provide replacement placards that contain the accurate information, free of charge. The recall began May 28, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 17A-1012.

19V085000OtherFebruary 8, 2019 · 10 units

Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Cherokee recreational trailers. The Federal Placards indicate incorrect tire size information of ST205/75R15, when the vehicles are actually equipped with ST225/75R15 tires. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims." Additionally, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

Consequence

The incorrect information may cause an operator to install a tire that is insufficient for the vehicle, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy

Forest River has notified owners and sent them a new Federal Placard that has correct tire size information, free of charge. The recall began February 25, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-541-644-8072, extension 4022. Forest River's number for this recall is 64-0948.

18V752000OtherOctober 25, 2018 · 3,606 units

Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Cherokee Alpha Wolf and 2019 Cherokee Arctic Wolf recreational trailers. The awnings may have been mounted with fasteners that are insufficient in length and/or quantity, possibly resulting in the awning arm detaching from the wall.

Consequence

If the awning arm detaches, it can increase the risk of injury or a crash.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace with the correct fastener, free of charge. The recall began November 27, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 75-0867.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“WHILE TOWING MY RV AT 50 MPH I HEARD A LOUD BANG. MY TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SOUNDED AN ALARM. I PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND STOP. I ONLY TRAVELED ABOUT 10 MILES ON THIS TRIP BEFORE GETTING THE BLOW OUT.*DT*JB”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · November 6, 2020

“The contact owns a 2019 Forest River Cherokee. The contact stated while the RV was attached to a pickup truck, the cooktop range was being used and there was smoke coming from under the range. The contact opened the range door and the flames extinguished independently. The contact forwarded details…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · May 14, 2022

“The contact owns a 2017 Forest River Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V844000 (Trailer Hitches). The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact first contacted an unknown dealer for the…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Trailer Hitch · February 12, 2020

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V844000 (TRAILER HITCHES). THE TRAILER WAS TAKEN TO TRAILERCRAFT INC (222 W 92ND AVE, ANCHORAGE, AK 99515) WHERE THE RECALL REPAIR WAS PERFORMED. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · August 17, 2020

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V654000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BOB LEDFORD'S ADVENTURE MOTORHOMES LOCATED AT 1198 BOB LEDFORD DR,…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · March 15, 2021

2019 Forest River Cherokee — common questions

Is the 2019 Forest River Cherokee reliable?

The record is thin — 11 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 6 recalls should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2019 Cherokee problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are other (4 complaints), tires & wheels (4 complaints), electrical system (1 complaints).

Does the 2019 Forest River Cherokee have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns affecting the 2019 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 2019 compare to other Cherokee years?

What are the most common 2019 Forest River Cherokee problems?

Does the 2019 Forest River Cherokee have recalls?

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

2019 Forest River Cherokee — common questions

Is the 2019 Forest River Cherokee reliable?

What are the most common 2019 Cherokee problems?

Does the 2019 Forest River Cherokee have recalls?

Which Forest River Cherokee years should you avoid?

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