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#BS-2004-FORTRA-5776

2004 Forest River Travel Trailer

Based on reports from 23 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints
23
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Recalls
1
TSBs
0
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 23 complaints, 1 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Wheels & TiresHIGH

6 owners reported wheels & tires issues — failures commonly reported around 4K miles.

!Inspect the Tires:tread/beltMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

11
0–30K
30–60K
60–90K
90–120K
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (11 reports) • Median: 4K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Wheels & Tires (6 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Wheels & Tires6 (26%)
Tires:tread/belt5 (22%)
Structure:frame And Members4 (17%)
Suspension:multiple Axle3 (13%)
Power Train:axle Assembly1 (4%)
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer1 (4%)
Suspension1 (4%)
Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft1 (4%)

2004 Forest River Travel Trailer: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Wheels & Tires Issues

Wheels & Tires complaints account for 26% of all reports filed for the 2004 Forest River Travel Trailer, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 4,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 4K-mile mark.

Tires:tread/belt Issues

Tires:tread/belt complaints account for 22% of all reports filed for the 2004 Forest River Travel Trailer, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to tires:tread/belt-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Structure:frame And Members Issues

Structure:frame And Members complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2004 Forest River Travel Trailer, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:frame and members-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Suspension:multiple Axle Issues

Suspension:multiple Axle complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2004 Forest River Travel Trailer, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to suspension:multiple axle-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.

Complaint trend by year

6
05
7
06
9
07
1
16

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2004 Forest River Travel Trailer. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (1 recall)

05V121000

WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS THAT USE ALUMINUM WHEELS, THE LUG BOLTS AND WHEELS CAN COME OFF.

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 23 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.

Other Forest River Travel Trailer Model Years

200620052004
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2004 Forest River Travel Trailer: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2004 Forest River Travel Trailer?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2004 Forest River Travel Trailer is related to the wheels & tires, with 6 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2004 Forest River Travel Trailer reliable?
The 2004 Forest River Travel Trailer has 23 complaints, 1 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 2004 Forest River Travel Trailer 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 2004 Forest River Travel Trailer have any recalls?
Yes, the 2004 Forest River Travel Trailer 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 Travel Trailer problems start?
Based on 11 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 4,000 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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