Forest River Salem years to avoid
Across 1997–2027, no single Salem year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 2022 drew the most complaints; 2027 the fewest.
143
Total complaints
63
Recall campaigns
1997–2027
Years covered
0
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Every Salem year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2026 | 0 | 6 | |
| 2025 | 7 | 8 | |
| 2024 | 8 | 10 | |
| 2023 | 3 | 5 | |
| 2022 | 23 | 7 | |
| 2021 | 4 | 10 | |
| 2020 | 14 | 7 | |
| 2019 | 9 | 11 | |
| 2018 | 7 | 9 | |
| 2017 | 6 | 9 | |
| 2016 | 15 | 8 | |
| 2015 | 14 | 5 | |
| 2014 | 1 | 4 | |
| 2013 | 2 | 2 | |
| 2012 | 4 | 1 | |
| 2011 | 3 | 3 | |
| 2010 | 2 | 2 | |
| 2009 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2008 | 3 | 3 | |
| 2007 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2006 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2005 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2004 | 5 | 3 | |
| 2003 | 9 | 3 | |
| 2002 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2001 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2000 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1999 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1998 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1997 | 0 | 1 |
Common questions
What is the best year for the Forest River Salem?
By complaint volume, 2027 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Salem years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Forest River Salem have?
Across all model years, the Salem has 63 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 143 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.