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2005 Forest River Flagstaff problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 10 complaints on file for the 2005 Forest River Flagstaff — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

10

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

1

Crash-involved

1

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2005 compare to other Flagstaff years?

Flagstaff NHTSA complaints by model year, 2005 highlighted14 complaints1997: 0 complaints1998: 2 complaints1999: 0 complaints2000: 0 complaints2001: 0 complaints2002: 1 complaints2003: 0 complaints2004: 3 complaints2005: 10 complaints2006: 0 complaints2007: 3 complaints2008: 3 complaints2012: 8 complaints2013: 9 complaints2014: 3 complaints2015: 5 complaints2016: 1 complaints2017: 4 complaints2018: 8 complaints2019: 10 complaints2020: 14 complaints2021: 12 complaints2022: 1 complaints2023: 0 complaints2024: 3 complaints2026: 3 complaints
Flagstaff NHTSA complaints by model year, 2005 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2005 Forest River Flagstaff problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System220%
Engine110%
Fuel System110%
Lighting110%
Other110%
Body & Structure110%
Tires & Wheels110%
Brakes110%
Transmission110%

Does the 2005 Forest River Flagstaff have recalls?

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

10V454000OtherOctober 1, 2010 · 2,207 units

Defect

FOREST RIVER IS RECALLING CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DIMPLEX ELECTRAFLAME, SYMPHONY, OR OPTIFLAME BRANDED ELECTRIC FIREPLACES, STOVES, AND FIREPLACE INSERTS. THE PLUG IN REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER FOR THE FIREPLACE CAN OVERHEAT.

Consequence

AN OVERHEATED RECEIVER COULD CAUSE A FIRE.

Remedy

FOREST RIVER IS WORKING WITH DIMPLEX AND DIMPLEX WILL PROVIDE OWNERS A FREE REPLACEMENT PLUG-IN REMOTE CONTROL KIT. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DIMPLEX NORTH AMERICA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-888-346-7539.

08V346000OtherJuly 7, 2008 · 107,417 units

Defect

FOREST RIVER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MY 2003-2006 MOTOR HOMES, FIFTH WHEEL AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION. THE REFRIGERATOR 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

IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Remedy

FOREST RIVER IS WORKING WITH DOMETIC TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 08E032). 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 THE OWNER 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.

“DT: 2005 FOREST RIVER FLAG STAFF 831BHSS. THE WIRING CAUGHT ON FIRE, CAUSING THE ELECTRICAL BRAKES TO LOCK. THE TRAILER AND THE VEHICLE 2004 GMC, YUKON FLIPPED OVER. THE BRAKE WIRES WERE EXPOSED BECAUSE THERE WAS NO PROTECTIVE COVERING ON THEM. CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT 60 MPH WHEN THIS OCCURRED.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · August 4, 2005 · crash · fire

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF SUNSEEKER. THE CONTACT COMPLAINED ABOUT TIRES AND BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURES. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 40-50 MPH, SHE FELT A VIBRATION WHICH ORIGINATED FROM THE DRIVESHAFT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO THEN SENT IT TO THE COMPANY, WHO…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Lighting · March 12, 2007

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF SUNSEEKER. THE CONTACT COMPLAINED ABOUT TIRES AND BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURES. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 40-50 MPH, SHE FELT A VIBRATION WHICH ORIGINATED FROM THE DRIVESHAFT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO THEN SENT IT TO THE COMPANY, WHO…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · March 12, 2007

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF SUNSEEKER. THE CONTACT COMPLAINED ABOUT TIRES AND BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURES. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 40-50 MPH, SHE FELT A VIBRATION WHICH ORIGINATED FROM THE DRIVESHAFT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO THEN SENT IT TO THE COMPANY, WHO…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · March 12, 2007

“THE INCIDENT WAS A TREAD SEPARATION ON A FIFTH WHEEL CAMPING TRAILER. I HAD BEEN TRAVELING ON A HIGHWAY AND THE FELT A BUMP. I STOPPED TO INVESTIGATE AND FOUND THAT THE TREAD SEPARATED ON ONE OF 4 TIRES ON THE TRAILER. THE TIRES HAD ABOUT 8000 MILES ON THEM. SOME DAMAGE WAS DONE TO THE UNDERSIDE OF…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · July 1, 2006

2005 Forest River Flagstaff — common questions

Is the 2005 Forest River Flagstaff reliable?

The record is thin — 10 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2005 Flagstaff problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (2 complaints), other (1 complaints), tires & wheels (1 complaints).

Does the 2005 Forest River Flagstaff have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2005 Forest River Flagstaff. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

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.