2001 Forest River Wildwood problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 12 complaints on file for the 2001 Forest River Wildwood — 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 2001 compare to other Wildwood years?

Wildwood NHTSA complaints by model year, 2001 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2001 Forest River Wildwood problems?

Component	Complaints	Share	vs prior year
Body & Structure	7	58%	new
Tires & Wheels	4	33%	— flat
Other	1	8%	new

Does the 2001 Forest River Wildwood have recalls?

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

07V085000OtherMarch 5, 2007 · 128,000 units

Defect

CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR, MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION, MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.

Consequence

RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

FOREST RIVER WILL BE WORKING WITH DOMETIC IN ORDER TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 06E076). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO MANAGE THIS CAMPAIGN. STERICYCLE WILL ASSIST YOU IN LOCATING DEALERSHIPS OR SERVICE CENTERS AND WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH SCHEDULING OF APPOINTMENTS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOMETIC/STERICYCLE AT 1-888-446-5157 OR FOREST RIVER AT 1-574-389-4600,

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CAMPER ROOF WAS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED AND ROTTING OUT THE ROOF DECKING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THE FAILURE. NO OTHER VEHICLE INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE. UPDATED 5/6/08 *CN UPDATED 05/06/08 *TR”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · April 23, 2007

“ON 3 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS THE CARLISLE TRAILER TIRES (ST205 75R15) BLEW OUT ON THE HIGHWAY. THEY TOTALLY SHREDDED AND THE STEEL BELTS WERE PROTRUDING . THESE TIRES WERE ON A 2001 5TH WHEEL TRAILER AND HAD A MINIMAL NUMBER OF MILES ON THEM, APPROXIMATELY 2000 MILES. THEY APPEARED TO BE IN GREAT…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · July 6, 2006

“DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR IN 2001 WILDWOOD MOTOR HOME. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE RECALL WAS PERFORMED BUT IT FAILED JUST LIKE THE ORIGINAL REFRIGERATOR. *NJ AFTER THE RECALL WAS PERFORMED, THE RV WAS THEN STORED IN A RENTED SPACE FOR NEARLY 8 MONTHS. THERE WAS LEAKING AND STAINING AT THE REAR OF THE…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · January 1, 1901

2001 Forest River Wildwood — common questions

Is the 2001 Forest River Wildwood reliable?

The record is thin — 12 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 2001 Wildwood problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are body & structure (7 complaints), tires & wheels (4 complaints), other (1 complaints).

Does the 2001 Forest River Wildwood have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2001 Forest River Wildwood. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2001 Forest River Wildwood under NHTSA investigation?

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

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 2001 compare to other Wildwood years?

What are the most common 2001 Forest River Wildwood problems?

Does the 2001 Forest River Wildwood have recalls?

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

2001 Forest River Wildwood — common questions

Is the 2001 Forest River Wildwood reliable?

What are the most common 2001 Wildwood problems?

Does the 2001 Forest River Wildwood have recalls?

Is the 2001 Forest River Wildwood under NHTSA investigation?

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