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2018 Forest River ForesterProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 1 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026

Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
3
TSBs
4
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 1 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 3 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Structure:bodyHIGH

1 owners reported structure:body issues — failures commonly reported around 12K miles.

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Structure:body (1 reports).

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Where the complaints fall

Structure:body1 (100%)

2018 Forest River Forester: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Structure:body Issues

Structure:body complaints account for 100% of all reports filed for the 2018 Forest River Forester, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 12,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 12K-mile mark.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

17V513000Sep 2017

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Forest River Dynamax, Forester, Sunseeker, and Coachmen Prism vehicles built on Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans. The affected vehicles have tire labels on the B-pillar that list a tire pressure that is too low. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

17V612000Oct 2017

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Forester motorhomes, model FRC3271SF. The Federal Placard may inaccurately state that the vehicle has single rear wheels and tires, when the vehicle is equipped with dual rear wheels and tires. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, "Wheels and Rims-Other than Passenger Cars" and fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

18V527000Sep 2018

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Coachmen Work and Play and Adrenaline recreational trailers, 2018-2019 Forest River Forester and XLR recreational trailers and 2018 Forest River Rockwood recreational trailers. The awning may deploy while moving.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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NHTSA Defect Investigations (1)

All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.

PE20021ClosedOpened Nov 2020 · closed Dec 2024

Trimark 060-1650 Door Latch Failures

EQUIPMENT

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 1 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 30, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026.

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2018 Forest River Forester: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2018 Forest River Forester?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2018 Forest River Forester is related to the structure:body, with 1 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2018 Forest River Forester reliable?
The 2018 Forest River Forester has 1 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2018 Forest River Forester problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2018 Forest River Forester have any recalls?
Yes, the 2018 Forest River Forester has 3 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Forest River Forester problems start?
Based on 1 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 12,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2018 Forest River Forester data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 30, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 28, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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