By model year
The 2003 model year drew the most complaints, 3
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, all years filed, by model year.
Source: NHTSA ODI. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA, and NHTSA publishes no sales volumes, so counts are not rates.
Model line
Forest River Sierra
Every Forest River Sierra model year on file, 1997 to 2027. Pick a year for its recalls, investigations, service bulletins and the full text of owner complaints.
Owner complaints, all model years294 involved a crash, fire, injury or death
Model years291997 to 2027
Recall campaigns17Distinct campaigns listing it
Service bulletins34Summed across model years
Components
Structure leads the Forest River Sierra complaint record
Owner complaints across all model years, by component.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Model years
The record for each Forest River Sierra model year
Peer index compares complaints with the median vehicle of the same model year and body class (100 is the median). It corrects for age, not for how many were sold.
| Year | Body | Complaints | Severity index | Peer index | Recalls | Investigations | Bulletins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Not decoded | 0 | None | None | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | Not decoded | 0 | None | None | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 2024 | Not decoded | 0 | None | None | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| 2022 | Not decoded | 0 | None | None | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 2021 | Trailer | 3 | 33.3 | 300 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| 2020 | Not decoded | 0 | None | None | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2019 | Trailer | 1 | 0.0 | 50 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 2018 | Not decoded | 0 | None | None | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | Trailer | 3 | 0.0 | 150 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | Trailer | 3 | 0.0 | 300 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | Not decoded | 1 | 100.0 | 100 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | Trailer | 1 | 0.0 | 100 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 | Trailer | 2 | 0.0 | 100 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2012 | Not decoded | 0 | None | None | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | Not decoded | 0 | None | None | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 | Trailer | 1 | 100.0 | 100 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 | Trailer | 3 | 33.3 | 300 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | Trailer | 2 | 0.0 | 200 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | Not decoded | 0 | None | None | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | Trailer | 3 | 0.0 | 300 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | Trailer | 1 | 0.0 | 50 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | Not decoded | 0 | None | None | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | Trailer | 3 | 0.0 | 150 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | Not decoded | 2 | 0.0 | 200 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | Not decoded | 0 | None | None | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | Not decoded | 0 | None | None | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | Not decoded | 0 | None | None | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | Not decoded | 0 | None | None | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | Not decoded | 0 | None | None | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA ODI. Body class from NHTSA's VIN decoder where decoded.
Latest recalls
Recent campaigns covering the Forest River Sierra
- 26V-476 Jul 23, 2026
Federal Placard may state an incorrect fresh water tank capacity
Equipment · 804 vehicles - 25V-245 Apr 14, 2025
Clip-on bracket mounting bolts may come loose, allowing the steps to detach
Structure · 4,179 vehicles - 23V-559 Aug 7, 2023
Axle may be installed backwards, which can reduce braking ability
Powertrain · 40 vehicles - 22V-556 Jul 29, 2022
Electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation
Equipment · 49k vehicles - 22V-486 Jul 8, 2022
Electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation
Equipment · 20k vehicles - 21V-378 May 24, 2021
Bolts that hold the floor to the chassis were improperly tightened
Equipment · 18 vehicles - 18V-624 Sep 13, 2018
Axles may be missing inner bearing races on the hubs, which can cause the bearing to burnout or cause the hub to overheat
Suspension · 935 vehicles - 17V-808 Dec 15, 2017
Federal Placard may incorrectly indicate the recommended tire pressure to be 110psi, however, the actual tire pressure should be 95psi
Equipment · 25 vehicles - 17V-756 Nov 22, 2017
These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the…
Equipment · 366k vehicles - 15V-480 Jul 30, 2015
Affected vehicles may be equipped with Certification labels with an inaccurate gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
Equipment · 207 vehicles
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.