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#BS-2009-FORSIE-3D29

2009 Forest River Sierra

Based on reports from 4 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints
4
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Recalls
1
TSBs
1
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 4 complaints, 2 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Suspension:front:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:u Bolt, Leaf Spring To AxleHIGH

1 owners reported suspension:front:springs:leaf spring assembly:u bolt, leaf spring to axle issues — failures commonly reported around 1K miles.

!Inspect the Structure:frame And MembersMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Suspension:front:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:u Bolt, Leaf Spring To Axle (1 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Suspension:front:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:u Bolt, Leaf Spring To Axle1 (25%)
Structure:frame And Members1 (25%)
Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:u Bolt, Leaf Spring To Axle1 (25%)
Wheels & Tires1 (25%)

2009 Forest River Sierra: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Suspension:front:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:u Bolt, Leaf Spring To Axle Issues

Suspension:front:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:u Bolt, Leaf Spring To Axle complaints account for 25% of all reports filed for the 2009 Forest River Sierra, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 600 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 1K-mile mark.

Structure:frame And Members Issues

Structure:frame And Members complaints account for 25% of all reports filed for the 2009 Forest River Sierra, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:frame and members-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:u Bolt, Leaf Spring To Axle Issues

Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:u Bolt, Leaf Spring To Axle complaints account for 25% of all reports filed for the 2009 Forest River Sierra, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to suspension:rear:springs:leaf spring assembly:u bolt, leaf spring to axle-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Wheels & Tires Issues

Wheels & Tires complaints account for 25% of all reports filed for the 2009 Forest River Sierra, 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.

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Recall History (1 recall)

17V756000Dec 2017

EQUIPMENT

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2003-2018 Forest River Berkshire, Charleston, Rockport, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Riverstone, Salem, Sandpiper, Sierra, Vengeance, Wildcat, Wildwood, XLR Boost, Cargo Mate, Continental Cargo, motorhomes, recreational trailers, toyhaulers, cargo trailers and restroom trailers and 2009-2018 Coachmen Mirada, Pursuit, Concord, Leprechaun, Freelander, Orion and Prism motorhomes, 2009-2017 Coachmen Apex and Catalina recreational trailers, and 2013-2017 Shasta Oasis and Revere recreational trailers, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 4 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

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2009 Forest River Sierra: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2009 Forest River Sierra?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2009 Forest River Sierra is related to the suspension:front:springs:leaf spring assembly:u bolt, leaf spring to axle, with 1 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2009 Forest River Sierra reliable?
The 2009 Forest River Sierra has 4 complaints, 2 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 2009 Forest River Sierra 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 2009 Forest River Sierra have any recalls?
Yes, the 2009 Forest River Sierra has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Forest River Sierra problems start?
Based on 2 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 600 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.
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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