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Forest River Sierra — Years to Avoid

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

Model Years
29
Best Years
2023, 2020
2025
0 complaints1 recalls4 TSBs
2024
0 complaints2 recalls5 TSBs
2023Best Year
0 complaints0 recalls
2022
0 complaints2 recalls3 TSBs
2021
4 complaints1 recalls5 TSBs
2020Best Year
0 complaints0 recalls
2019
1 complaints1 recalls3 TSBs
2018
0 complaints2 recalls
2017
5 complaints1 recalls
2016
3 complaints2 recalls1 TSBs
2015
1 complaints3 recalls1 TSBs
2014
1 complaints3 recalls1 TSBs
2013
2 complaints2 recalls2 TSBs
2012
0 complaints1 recalls
2011
0 complaints2 recalls2 TSBs
2010
1 complaints2 recalls2 TSBs
2009
4 complaints1 recalls1 TSBs
2008
2 complaints1 recalls
2007
0 complaints1 recalls
2006
5 complaints2 recalls
2005
1 complaints2 recalls
2004
0 complaints3 recalls
2003
4 complaints3 recalls
2002
2 complaints1 recalls
2001
0 complaints1 recalls
2000
0 complaints1 recalls
1999
0 complaints1 recalls
1998
0 complaints1 recalls
1997
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 Sierra Years Should You Avoid?

The Forest River Sierra shows relatively consistent reliability across model years, with no single year standing out as significantly worse than others.

If you're shopping for a used Forest River Sierra, consider the 2023, 2020 model years — these have the fewest reported issues relative to other years.

29 model years analyzed