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2012 Forest River Rockwood problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 18 complaints on file for the 2012 Forest River Rockwood — 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.

18

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

1

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2012 compare to other Rockwood years?

Rockwood NHTSA complaints by model year, 2012 highlighted19 complaints1993: 1 complaints1997: 0 complaints1998: 0 complaints1999: 0 complaints2000: 0 complaints2001: 0 complaints2002: 1 complaints2003: 11 complaints2004: 2 complaints2005: 0 complaints2006: 2 complaints2007: 1 complaints2008: 0 complaints2010: 2 complaints2012: 18 complaints2013: 7 complaints2014: 8 complaints2015: 18 complaints2016: 13 complaints2017: 10 complaints2018: 10 complaints2019: 8 complaints2020: 17 complaints2021: 7 complaints2022: 19 complaints2023: 4 complaints2024: 2 complaints2026: 0 complaints
Rockwood NHTSA complaints by model year, 2012 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2012 Forest River Rockwood problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Tires & Wheels739%
Brakes317%
Suspension317%
Electrical System211%
Other211%
Steering16%

Does the 2012 Forest River Rockwood have recalls?

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

13V554000Tires & WheelsNovember 7, 2013 · 721 units

Defect

Forest River is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Rockwood, Windjammer, Vlite and Flagstaff travel trailers manufactured February 3, 2012, through February 4, 2013. When an affected trailer hits a large bump or pot hole, the trailer tire may contact the bottom of the floor.

Consequence

As a result, the tire may become damaged and possibly blow out which may cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will add a lift kit between the frame and the axle mounting brackets, free of charge. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-574-825-7178.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“WHILE DRIVING ON I-75 NORTH OF KNOXVILLE, TN I EXPERIENCED A TIRE FAILURE ON THE RIGHT REAR AXLE WHICH HAD 1 PREVIOUS BLOWOUT BOTH ON THE INSIDE/BACK OF THE TIRE ( A TOTAL OF 3 BLOWOUTS ON THE REAR HUB AND 1 BLOWOUT ON THE FRONT HUB OF THE CURB/RIGHT SIDE OF THE 5TH WHEEL. TELE CONVERSATIONS WITH…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · May 16, 2016

“INCURRED 2 TIRE BLOWOUTS. THIS IS A TWO AXLE FIFTH WHEEL. I HAD BEEN ON THE ROAD FOR APPROXIMATELY ONE HOUR ON A RETURN TRIP HOME. THIS RV IS ONLY 23 MONTHS OLD FROM DATE OF MANUFACTURE (FEB 2012) SO THE TIRES SHOULD BE FAIRLY NEW. ONE BLOWOUT WAS TO THE LEFT FRONT TIRE SO I REPLACED WITH THE SPARE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · January 30, 2014

“IN ARDMORE, OKLAHOMA WHEN WE STOPPED FOR FUEL IT WAS BROUGHT TO OUR ATTENTION BY ANOTHER MOTORIST THAT GREASE WAS LEAKING FROM ALL FOUR HUBS OF THE TWO AXLES ON OUR 5TH WHEEL. AFTER STAYING IN ARDMORE FOR TWO DAYS AND NOT BEING ABLE TO GET THE REPAIRS WE NEEDED WE HAD TO DRIVE TO A SERVICE FACILITY…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · March 16, 2013

“WHILE TRAVELING THROUGH MS IT WAS BROUGHT TO OUR ATTENTION THAT SOMETHING WAS RUBBING ON THE TIRE ON OUR FIFTH WHEEL. UPON INSPECTION WE COULD SEE A BOLT AND A PIECE OF METAL, WHICH WERE ATTACHED TO THE SLIDE UNIT, RUBBING AGAINST THE TIRE. WE PROCEEDED TO A RV CENTER IN HAMMOND, LA TO HAVE FURTHER…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · November 12, 2014

“IN ARDMORE, OKLAHOMA WHEN WE STOPPED FOR FUEL IT WAS BROUGHT TO OUR ATTENTION BY ANOTHER MOTORIST THAT GREASE WAS LEAKING FROM ALL FOUR HUBS OF THE TWO AXLES ON OUR 5TH WHEEL. AFTER STAYING IN ARDMORE FOR TWO DAYS AND NOT BEING ABLE TO GET THE REPAIRS WE NEEDED WE HAD TO DRIVE TO A SERVICE FACILITY…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · March 16, 2013

2012 Forest River Rockwood — common questions

Is the 2012 Forest River Rockwood reliable?

The record is thin — 18 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2012 Rockwood problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are tires & wheels (7 complaints), suspension (3 complaints), brakes (3 complaints).

Does the 2012 Forest River Rockwood have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2012 Forest River Rockwood. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2012 Forest River Rockwood under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

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.