Forest River Surveyor years to avoid

Across 1997–2022, no single Surveyor year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 2019 drew the most complaints; 2022 the fewest.

Total complaints

Recall campaigns

1997–2022

Years covered

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Forest River Surveyor NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Year	Complaints	Recalls
2022	0	2
2021	3	1
2020	5	4
2019	9	1
2018	6	5
2017	2	3
2016	0	6
2015	3	1
2014	1	1
2013	1	2
2012	2	2
2011	0	2
2010	0	1
2006	0	1
2005	0	1
2004	3	1
2003	0	2
2002	0	1
2001	0	1
2000	0	1
1999	0	1
1998	0	1
1997	0	1

By complaint volume, 2022 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Surveyor years with enough data to compare.

Across all model years, the Surveyor has 22 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 35 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.