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2024 Forest River Forester problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2024 Forest River Forester — 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.

1

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2024 compare to other Forester years?

Forester NHTSA complaints by model year, 2024 highlighted14 complaints1997: 0 complaints1998: 0 complaints1999: 0 complaints2000: 0 complaints2001: 1 complaints2002: 0 complaints2003: 0 complaints2004: 3 complaints2005: 1 complaints2006: 1 complaints2010: 0 complaints2011: 0 complaints2012: 2 complaints2013: 0 complaints2014: 4 complaints2015: 6 complaints2016: 8 complaints2017: 14 complaints2018: 1 complaints2019: 1 complaints2020: 0 complaints2021: 1 complaints2022: 4 complaints2023: 1 complaints2024: 1 complaints2025: 0 complaints2026: 0 complaints
Forester 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 Forester problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Tires & Wheels1100%

Does the 2024 Forest River Forester have recalls?

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

24V351000OtherMay 17, 2024 · 691 units

Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Solera, 2023-2025 Forester, and Sunseeker motorhomes. The Liquid Propane (LP) line may not be properly secured, which can cause the line to become damaged and leak.

Consequence

A propane gas leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will install a p-clamp to secure the LP line, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 28, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 34-1780.

23V774000BrakesNovember 17, 2023 · 19 units

Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Forester and Sunseeker motorhomes. The park brake signal wire may not be connected to the house battery control center, which can allow the slideroom to extend during transit.

Consequence

A slideroom unexpectedly extends increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will connect the signal wire to the battery control center, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 34-1707.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“While traveling down the road the wheel cover flew off of the vehicle. If this happens in traffic it could cause and accident. These wheel covers are the size of the entire wheel and are metal. ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · November 17, 2023

2024 Forest River Forester — common questions

Is the 2024 Forest River Forester reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2024 Forest River Forester have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2024 Forest River Forester. 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.