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Forest River Legacy — Years to Avoid

Reliability breakdown of every Forest River Legacy model year. Based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, and safety investigations.

Model Years
9
Years to Avoid
2019
Best Years
2020, 2013, 2012
2020Best Year
0 complaints1 recalls
2019Avoid
0 complaints5 recalls2 TSBs
2018
0 complaints3 recalls3 TSBs
2017
0 complaints2 recalls2 TSBs
2016
0 complaints2 recalls1 TSBs
2015
2 complaints2 recalls
2014
2 complaints2 recalls
2013Best Year
0 complaints1 recalls
2012Best Year
0 complaints1 recalls

How we calculate this

Each year receives a composite risk score based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, safety investigations, and technical service bulletins. Years scoring more than 2x the model's average are flagged as “years to avoid.” Years in the lowest risk bracket are marked as “best years.” All data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Which Forest River Legacy Years Should You Avoid?

Based on federal safety data, the 2019 Forest River Legacy is the most problematic year, with significantly higher rates of owner complaints, recalls, and safety investigations compared to other model years.

If you're shopping for a used Forest River Legacy, consider the 2020, 2013, 2012 model years — these have the fewest reported issues relative to other years.

9 model years analyzed