VehicleVerdict

Forest River Shockwave years to avoid

Across 2012–2024, no single Shockwave year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 2016 drew the most complaints; 2024 the fewest.

5

Total complaints

7

Recall campaigns

2012–2024

Years covered

0

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Forest River Shockwave NHTSA complaints by model year2 complaints2012: 0 complaints2013: 0 complaints2014: 0 complaints2015: 0 complaints2016: 2 complaints2018: 1 complaints2019: 1 complaints2021: 0 complaints2022: 1 complaints2023: 0 complaints2024: 0 complaints
Forest River Shockwave NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Every Shockwave year

YearComplaintsRecalls
202401
202301
202213
202101
201910
201810
201623
201501
201401
201301
201201

Common questions

What is the best year for the Forest River Shockwave?

By complaint volume, 2024 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Shockwave years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Forest River Shockwave have?

Across all model years, the Shockwave has 7 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 5 consumer complaints on file.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.