2023 Forest River Cherokee problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 3 complaints on file for the 2023 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

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NCAP overall

How does 2023 compare to other Cherokee years?

Cherokee NHTSA complaints by model year, 2023 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2023 Forest River Cherokee problems?

Component	Complaints	Share	vs prior year
Other	2	67%	▼ down
Tires & Wheels	1	33%	▼ down

Does the 2023 Forest River Cherokee have recalls?

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

23V226000OtherMarch 31, 2023 · 70 units

Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2023 Cherokee CKT36FBOP Travel Trailers. The safety chains may be insufficient for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) listed on the federal placard, which can allow the trailer to detach. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

Consequence

A trailer that detaches from a vehicle increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will install a new Federal Placard, free of charge. All affected vehicles are still in dealer inventory and therefore no owner notification letters will be sent. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at1-260)-499-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 89-1618.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“The contact owns a 2023 Forest River Cedar Creek. The contact stated that while the oven was in use, the glass exploded, and shards of glass struck her on the legs. The RV had not yet been taken to an independent mechanic or a local dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · April 2, 2023

“Driver's side rear: Blew out while at Shaw RV while they were moving it between lots. When I went to pick up the trailer on August 28th, I saw the blown out tire on the spare rack and the spare mounted in its place. Picture below shows the tire blown out. This tire was replaced at Discount Tire in…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · August 28, 2024

2023 Forest River Cherokee — common questions

Is the 2023 Forest River Cherokee reliable?

The record is thin — 3 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2023 Forest River Cherokee have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2023 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 2023 compare to other Cherokee years?

What are the most common 2023 Forest River Cherokee problems?

Does the 2023 Forest River Cherokee have recalls?

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

2023 Forest River Cherokee — common questions

Is the 2023 Forest River Cherokee reliable?

Does the 2023 Forest River Cherokee have recalls?

Which Forest River Cherokee years should you avoid?

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