Forest River Salem years to avoid
No model year of the Forest River Salem stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Forest River Salem years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Forest River Salem complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Forest River Salem problems
All model years combined.
- Body27
- Electrical21
- Tires18
- Suspension14
- Wheels10
- Locks3
- Brakes3
- Visibility1
- Lights1
- Fuel system1
Forest River Salem problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | - | 5 | Body | 8 | 0 | ||
| 2024 | - | 4 | Electrical | 10 | 0 | ||
| 2023 | - | 2 | Body | 5 | 0 | ||
| 2022 | - | 13 | Body | 7 | 0 | ||
| 2021 | - | 5 | Body | 10 | 0 | Fewest complaints | |
| 2020 | - | 12 | Tires | 7 | 0 | ||
| 2019 | - | 5 | Tires | 11 | 0 | Fewest complaints | |
| 2018 | - | 6 | Body | 9 | 0 | ||
| 2017 | - | 5 | Body | 9 | 0 | Fewest complaints | |
| 2016 | - | 9 | Wheels | 750 | 8 | 0 | |
| 2015 | - | 8 | Body | 5 | 0 | ||
| 2014 | - | 1 | Tires | 4 | 0 | ||
| 2013 | - | 2 | Tires | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2012 | - | 3 | Body | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2011 | - | 2 | Body | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2010 | - | 1 | Electrical | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2008 | - | 3 | Suspension | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2004 | - | 3 | Body | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2003 | - | 8 | Body | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2002 | - | 1 | Electrical | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2001 | - | 2 | Tires | 1 | 0 |
Recalls 64
Questions about the Forest River Salem
What years of the Forest River Salem should you avoid?
No single model year of the Forest River Salem has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Forest River Salem?
2017, 2019 and 2021 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (5, 5 and 5).
What is the most common problem with the Forest River Salem?
Body, with 27 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (21) and tires (18).
How many recalls does the Forest River Salem have?
64 recalls between 2001 and 2025. The 2019 model year has the most, with 11.
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