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Forest River Cherokee problems by year

Owners have filed 160 complaints about the Forest River Cherokee since 1999, and 35 recalls have been issued. The 2021 model year has 49 complaints, more than any other year, led by tires and body problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
160
Recalls
35
Worst year
2021
Best year
2006
Model years
1999-2026

Forest River Cherokee years to avoid

No model year of the Forest River Cherokee stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Forest River Cherokee years

Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.

Forest River Cherokee complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

199920052010201520202026

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Forest River Cherokee problems

All model years combined.

  • Tires
    43
  • Body
    37
  • Suspension
    23
  • Wheels
    18
  • Electrical
    16
  • Brakes
    5
  • Transmission
    3
  • Locks
    1
  • Lights
    1
  • Engine
    1

Forest River Cherokee problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2026-2Body10
2025-1Body40
2024-110
2023-3Tires10
2022-23Body60
2021-49Tires1,90031
2020-14Body25070
2019-9Tires60
2018-14Wheels2,00080
2017-11Suspension2,00061
2016-3Body30
2015-6Body20Fewest complaints
2014-5Tires30Fewest complaints
2013-2Suspension30
2012-2Electrical10
2010-1Suspension20
2009-1Transmission20
2008-1Body20
2006-5Tires20Fewest complaints
2005-2Body20
2004-120
2003-130
2000-2Body10
1999-110

Recalls 35

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Questions about the Forest River Cherokee

What years of the Forest River Cherokee should you avoid?

No single model year of the Forest River Cherokee has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Forest River Cherokee?

2006, 2014 and 2015 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (5, 5 and 6).

What is the most common problem with the Forest River Cherokee?

Tires, with 43 complaints across all years, followed by body (37) and suspension (23).

How many recalls does the Forest River Cherokee have?

35 recalls between 1999 and 2026. The 2018 model year has the most, with 8.

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