2016 Forest River Rockwood problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 13 complaints on file for the 2016 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.

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

Investigations

Crash-involved

Fires reported

Injuries

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2016 compare to other Rockwood years?

Rockwood NHTSA complaints by model year, 2016 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2016 Forest River Rockwood problems?

Component	Complaints	Share	vs prior year
Electrical System	3	23%	— flat
Body & Structure	3	23%	▼ down
Other	2	15%	▼ down
Suspension	2	15%	▼ down
Tires & Wheels	2	15%	▼ down
Visibility & Wipers	1	8%	new

Does the 2016 Forest River Rockwood have recalls?

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

20V221000Tires & WheelsApril 17, 2020 · 83 units

Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2016 Rockwood RLT2604WS, WRLT2604WS, Flagstaff FLT26RLWS and WFLT26RLWS recreational trailers. Due to insufficient clearance between the front tire and slide out actuator, the tire may contact the slide out bracket and become damaged.

Consequence

If the front tire becomes damaged, it may fail and cause a loss control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a lift kit that will provide the proper clearance between the tire and the slide out bracket. Damaged tires will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began May 11, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-8943. Forest River's number for this recall is 10D-1159.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD. AFTER DRIVING 60 MPH, THE CONTACT OBSERVED THAT THE SHOWER PANEL FRACTURED WITHOUT WARNING. THE RV TRAILER WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 1,500.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · February 12, 2017

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2016 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD EQUIPPED WITH A DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR, SERIAL NUMBER: 52100384, MODEL NUMBER: DMR702. WHILE THE CAMPER WAS PARKED IN FRONT OF THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE, THE CONTACT WAS ALERTED BY A NEIGHBOR THAT THE CAMPER WAS ON FIRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · August 30, 2019 · fire

“THE TANDEM AXLE TRAILERS' FRONT DRIVERS SIDE TIRE IS DAMAGED BY THE SLIDE OUT BRACKET WHEN THE SUSPENSION IS COMPRESSED WHILE BEING TOWED ON ROUGH PAVEMENT, POT HOLES, ETC. THE DAMAGE WAS NOT DISCOVERED UNTIL RECENTLY, BUT BECAUSE OF THE CONDITION OF THE TIRE IT OBVIOUSLY HAS BEEN A PROBLEM FROM…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · October 13, 2018

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD. WHILE DRIVING AND THEN STOPPING AT A FUEL STATION TO CHECK THE TIRES DUE TO A NOISE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE TIRES WERE RUBBING ON THE BOTTOM OF THE CAMPER. IN ADDITION, THE TORQUE FLEX AXLE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN RV DEALER, BUT…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · September 20, 2016

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD TRAILER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DECAL FOR THE GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT ON THE RV WAS RATED FOR 8,917 POUNDS (LBS) MAX, HOWEVER THE TIRES ON THE RV WAS RATED FOR 8,624 POUNDS (LBS) MAX. THE RV WAS EQUIPPED WITH TIRES MANUFACTURED BY: RIDGWAY SPORT…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · October 3, 2015

2016 Forest River Rockwood — common questions

Is the 2016 Forest River Rockwood reliable?

The record is thin — 13 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 2016 Rockwood problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (3 complaints), body & structure (3 complaints), other (2 complaints).

Does the 2016 Forest River Rockwood have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2016 Forest River Rockwood. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

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 2016 compare to other Rockwood years?

What are the most common 2016 Forest River Rockwood problems?

Does the 2016 Forest River Rockwood have recalls?

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

2016 Forest River Rockwood — common questions

Is the 2016 Forest River Rockwood reliable?

What are the most common 2016 Rockwood problems?

Does the 2016 Forest River Rockwood have recalls?

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