2016 Starcraft Quest problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2016 Starcraft Quest — 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.

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How does 2016 compare to other Quest years?

Quest NHTSA complaints by model year, 2016 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2016 Starcraft Quest have recalls?

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

17V446000TransmissionJuly 14, 2017 · 2 units

Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2016 StarCraft Quest school buses built on Ford Transit chassis. In the affected vehicles, the flexible coupling connecting the transmission to the driveshaft may prematurely fail.

Consequence

If the coupling fails, the vehicle will not be able to move under its own power and the disconnected driveshaft may impact and damage the brake and fuel lines. Additionally, the separated driveshaft may allow the vehicle to roll if the vehicle is exited when the transmission is in 'Park' but the parking brake is not applied. These scenarios may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and as an interim repair, Ford dealers will replace the flexible coupling on any vehicle with more than 30,000 miles. A final remedy repair of a redesigned flexible coupling or a revised driveshaft equipped with a universal joint is being developed and is expected in early 2018. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began on July 25, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673 or Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440. Forest River's number for this recall is 5-07142017-0481.

2016 Starcraft Quest — common questions

Is the 2016 Starcraft Quest reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2016 Starcraft Quest have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2016 Starcraft Quest. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

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 2016 compare to other Quest years?

Does the 2016 Starcraft Quest have recalls?

2016 Starcraft Quest — common questions

Is the 2016 Starcraft Quest reliable?

Does the 2016 Starcraft Quest have recalls?

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