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2024 Forest River Cherokee problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2024 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.

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NHTSA complaints

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Recalls

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Investigations

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Crash-involved

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Fires reported

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Injuries

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Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2024 compare to other Cherokee years?

Cherokee NHTSA complaints by model year, 2024 highlighted56 complaints1997: 0 complaints1998: 0 complaints1999: 1 complaints2000: 3 complaints2001: 0 complaints2002: 0 complaints2003: 1 complaints2004: 2 complaints2005: 2 complaints2006: 6 complaints2007: 0 complaints2008: 1 complaints2009: 1 complaints2010: 2 complaints2011: 0 complaints2012: 2 complaints2013: 2 complaints2014: 8 complaints2015: 6 complaints2016: 3 complaints2017: 16 complaints2018: 18 complaints2019: 11 complaints2020: 19 complaints2021: 56 complaints2022: 30 complaints2023: 3 complaints2024: 1 complaints2025: 0 complaints2026: 0 complaints
Cherokee NHTSA complaints by model year, 2024 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2024 Forest River Cherokee problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Other1100%

Does the 2024 Forest River Cherokee have recalls?

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

25V245000Body & StructureApril 14, 2025 · 4,179 units

Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Coachmen Catalina, Forest River Aurora, Cascade, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Sandpiper, Sierra, 2025 Campsite Reserve, Impression, Pause, Puma, Sabre, Salem, Vengeance, and Wildwood fifth wheel and travel trailers, equipped with a removable step assembly. The clip-on bracket mounting bolts may come loose, allowing the steps to detach.

Consequence

Steps that detach while in use increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and repair or replace the clip-on bracket as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2025. Owners may contact customer service at Aurora & Catalina (1-574-825-4995), Campsite Reserve, Cascade, Cherokee, Sabre, Vengeance (1-260-499-2100), Cedar Creek (1-260-593-4000), Impression (1-574-327-2716), Pause (1-574-327-2681), Puma (1-574-642-0588), Sierra & Sandpiper (1-574-534-4574), and Salem & Wildwood (1-574-534-3167). Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1915.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“The contact owns a 2024 Forest River Cherokee RV. The contact stated while the RV was parked, the contact discovered water leaking from the bottom of the RV. No warning lights were illuminated. The RV was taken to a dealer; however, the cause of the failure was undetermined. The RV was taken back…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · November 26, 2023

2024 Forest River Cherokee — common questions

Is the 2024 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 2024 Forest River Cherokee have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2024 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.

Related

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.