Free Preview
#BS-2018-FORPAL-6B4B2018 Forest River Palomino
Based on reports from 3 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
Green Light
Based on 3 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls.
Preview: What's in your full report
Each card shows a real sample from your report — unlock all 10 sections from $1.20
Mechanic Inspection Checklist
1 owners reported suspension issues — failures commonly reported around 5K miles.
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
Best Case
Most Likely
Worst Case
Top cost driver: Suspension (1 reports).
Also in your report
Owner Intelligence
AI-synthesized themes from real complaints
Buyer Lot Checklist
Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers
Negotiation Talking Points
Data-backed dollar deductions
Buy / Skip Verdict
Final recommendation with conditions
Where the complaints fall
2018 Forest River Palomino: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Suspension Issues
Suspension complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 2018 Forest River Palomino, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 5,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 5K-mile mark.
Wheels & Tires Issues
Wheels & Tires complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 2018 Forest River Palomino, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to wheels & tires-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Don't negotiate blind — know what this car costs to own
Repair costs • Negotiation scripts • Mechanic checklist • Buy/skip verdict
Recall History (2 recalls)
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Palomino recreational trailers, model PAT251RBSS. The Federal Placard does not list the correct tire size, tire pressure, and rim size information of ST205/75R14C tires requiring 50 PSI and a rim size of 14X5.5JJ. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Rockwood and Flagstaff, and Coachmen Freedom Express recreational trailers and 2017-2018 Palomino and XLR ToyHauler and Coachmen Viking recreational trailers equipped with a Smart-Jack model power tongue jack. The laminated plastic touch pad on the jack may crack or separate allowing water to enter, potentially causing the jack to operate unintentionally.
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 3 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Other Forest River Palomino Model Years
View all Forest River Palomino years →2018 Forest River Palomino: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most common problem with the 2018 Forest River Palomino?
Is the 2018 Forest River Palomino reliable?
How much does it cost to fix 2018 Forest River Palomino problems?
Does the 2018 Forest River Palomino have any recalls?
What mileage do Forest River Palomino problems start?
What’s in the full report?
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
How is this different from Carfax?
What if the report isn’t useful?
Get the Full 2018 Forest River Palomino Report
10 sections of AI analysis based on 3 owner reports. Know before you buy.