Forest River Salem vs Chevrolet Cobalt SS
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Forest River Salem | Chevrolet Cobalt SS |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 143 | 353 |
| Model years covered | 2001–2025 | 2008–2010 |
| Worst model year | 2020 | 2009 |
| Best model year | 2015 | 2010 |
| Crashes reported | 0 | 12 |
| Fires reported | 8 | 8 |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 7 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Equipment & Accessories | Brakes |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 7.7% | 7.6% |
Forest River Salem by year
What breaks
Equipment & Accessories
32
22.4%
Body & Structure
27
18.9%
Electrical System
20
14.0%
Tires
19
13.3%
Suspension
14
9.8%
Other & Unspecified
13
9.1%
Wheels
10
7.0%
Brakes
3
2.1%
Chevrolet Cobalt SS by year
What breaks
Brakes
252
71.4%
Electrical System
16
4.5%
Airbags
14
4.0%
Fuel & Propulsion
14
4.0%
Engine & Cooling
11
3.1%
Steering
9
2.5%
Other & Unspecified
7
2.0%
Seat Belts
5
1.4%