Forest River Xlr years to avoid

Across 2003–2022, no single Xlr year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 2012 drew the most complaints; 2017 the fewest.

Total complaints

Recall campaigns

2003–2022

Years covered

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

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

Year	Complaints	Recalls
2022	2	0
2021	3	0
2020	1	1
2019	2	2
2018	1	8
2017	0	6
2016	1	6
2015	1	8
2014	4	6
2013	2	5
2012	6	2
2011	2	1
2010	0	1
2009	1	1
2008	0	1
2007	0	1
2006	0	1
2005	0	1
2004	0	1
2003	0	1

By complaint volume, 2017 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Xlr years with enough data to compare.

Across all model years, the Xlr has 22 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 26 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.