2017 forest river forester. Consumer writes in regards to various defects experienced with the motorhome. *ld the consumer stated the vehicle has experienced a number of defects including, but not limited to the HVAC system, leveling jack, slide out, speakers, electrical wiring, engine loses power, and multiple trim defects.
The worst 2017 Forest River Forester problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical2
- Body1
- Driver assistance1
- Engine1
- Visibility1
Problems by type
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- Electrical2
- Body1
- Driver assistance1
- Engine1
- Visibility1
Recalls 2
Exterior lighting: brake lights
- What is wrong
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Forester motorhomes manufactured June 10, 2014, to May 25, 2016, Sunseeker motorhomes manufactured April 4, 2014, to May 25, 2016, 2015-2016 Solera motorhomes manufactured February 28, 2014, to September 17, 2015, and 2016 Isata motorhomes manufactured October 30, 2015, to May 26, 2016. Water may leak into the electrical module that controls the vehicle taillights, brake lights, turn signal lights, clearance lights and marker lights, making the lights inoperative. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- If the rear brake lights fail to illuminate, following motorists may not realize that the vehicle in front of them is stopping. Inoperative taillights, clearance lights and marker lights will make the vehicle less visible to others. Either condition can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge. An interim notice was sent to owners on August 16, 2016. The recall began on December 8, 2016. Forester, Solera, and Sunseeker owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1‑574‑206‑7600. Isata customers should call 1‑574‑262‑3474. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-06012016-0206.
Recall number 16V465000 · Recall details
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
- What is wrong
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Forester and Sunseeker recreational vehicles manufactured from February 29, 2016, through April 20, 2016. These vehicles are equipped with a shower door that may not meet the flammability standards. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 302, "Flammability of Interior Materials."
- Risk
- Failure to meet the flammability standard of FMVSS 302 could enhance the spread of a flame in the event of a fire, increasing the risk serious injury.
- Remedy
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shower doors, free of charge. The recall began on July 11, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1‑574‑206‑7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 34-05052016-0184.
Recall number 16V336000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2017 Forest River Forester 5
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
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What 2017 Forest River Forester owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
There is a blind spot the whole right side of the passenger. The mirror is to small and does not reach out enough. The camera system is inoperative and inadequate. To long of time delay when directional is used. The electrical shore connection is an electrical hazard.
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Questions about the 2017 Forest River Forester
Is the 2017 Forest River Forester reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2017 Forest River Forester, close to a typical Forester model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2017 Forest River Forester?
Electrical system, with 2 complaints. Next is body (1).
How many recalls does the 2017 Forest River Forester have?
2 recalls, covering exterior lighting and equipment.
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