2002 Forest River Wildwood problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 6 complaints on file for the 2002 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 2002 compare to other Wildwood years?

Wildwood NHTSA complaints by model year, 2002 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2002 Forest River Wildwood problems?

Component	Complaints	Share	vs prior year
Tires & Wheels	3	50%	— flat
Other	2	33%	▲ up
Suspension	1	17%	new

Does the 2002 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.

“BLEW CARLISLE 225X75X15 LOAD RANGE "D" TIRE AND DAMAGED MY TRAILER. I PAID FOR A REPLACEMENT TIRE, AND DID NOT SEEK A REPLACEMENT FROM CARLISLE BECAUSE THE TIRE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. WHILE AT THE TRAILER DEALER GETTING A BID ON REPAIRS I FOUND ANOTHER TIRE WITH A SEPARATION. I SENT THIS BACK TO…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · June 15, 2004

“I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FROM FOREST RIVER, WHO IS THE MANUFACTURER OF MY TRAVEL TRAILER THAT DOMETIC HAS FOUND A PROBLEM WITH THE REFRIGERATOR IN MY TRAILER AND THAT THERE IS A POTENTIAL LEAK THAT CAN DEVELOP AND CAUSE A FIRE. AFTER CONTACTING DOMETIC AND FINDING OUT THAT MY UNIT IS ONE OF THE…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · July 23, 2008

“I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM A TRIP IN THE MOJAVE DESERT AND STOPPED FOR FUEL AT HWY 395 AND HWY 58 INTERSECTION. I NOTICED THAT ONE OF MY TRAILER TIRES HAD NO TREAD LEFT ON IT AND THAT THE OTHER ONE WAS STARTING TO WEAR VERY BADLY ON THE OUTSIDE EDGE. IT WAS THE RIGHT REAR TIRE THAT LOST ITS TREAD AND…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · February 20, 2005

2002 Forest River Wildwood — common questions

Is the 2002 Forest River Wildwood reliable?

The record is thin — 6 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2002 Forest River Wildwood have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2002 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 2002 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 2002 compare to other Wildwood years?

What are the most common 2002 Forest River Wildwood problems?

Does the 2002 Forest River Wildwood have recalls?

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

2002 Forest River Wildwood — common questions

Is the 2002 Forest River Wildwood reliable?

Does the 2002 Forest River Wildwood have recalls?

Is the 2002 Forest River Wildwood under NHTSA investigation?

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