Check a VIN

Forest River R-Pod years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 54 complaints about the Forest River R-Pod since 2010, and 14 recalls have been issued. The 2018 model year has 10 complaints, more than any other year, led by body and tires problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
54
Recalls
14
Worst year
2018
Model years
2010-2024

Forest River R-Pod years to avoid

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

Best Forest River R-Pod years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Forest River R-Pod complaints by model year

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

201020112012201520162017201820192020202120222024

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Forest River R-Pod problems

All model years combined.

  • Body
    19
  • Tires
    9
  • Electrical
    6
  • Suspension
    5
  • Visibility
    4
  • Brakes
    3
  • Wheels
    1
  • Fuel system
    1

Forest River R-Pod problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2024-1Body20
2022-4Body30
2021-8Body00
2020-8Body30
2019-9Body20
2018-10Body10
2017-3Body00
2016-3Body10
2015-3Suspension01
2012-1Suspension00
2011-3Electrical10
2010-1Tires10

Recalls 14

See all 14 recalls for the Forest River R-Pod

Questions about the Forest River R-Pod

What years of the Forest River R-Pod should you avoid?

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

What is the best year for a used Forest River R-Pod?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Forest River R-Pod?

Body, with 19 complaints across all years, followed by tires (9) and electrical (6).

How many recalls does the Forest River R-Pod have?

14 recalls between 2010 and 2024. The 2025 model year has the most, with 4.

VIN decoder

See the problems and recalls for an exact car

Buying a used Forest River R-Pod?

Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.

Check its history
Is this car on a recall?Check VIN