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Forest River Sunshine — Years to Avoid

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

Model Years
17
Years to Avoid
2022, 2020
Best Years
2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2021, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010

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 Sunshine Years Should You Avoid?

Based on federal safety data, the 2022, 2020 Forest River Sunshine are the most problematic years, 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 Sunshine, consider the 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2021, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010 model years — these have the fewest reported issues relative to other years.

17 model years analyzed