Owners have filed 12 complaints
about the 2014 Forest River Wildwood with NHTSA between 2014 and 2019.
The largest single group is the wheels.
Across this model's run it ranks 2 of 6 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 46
Against the median year of the Forest River Wildwood. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 43
8.3% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 100
100% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
How 2014 compares with every other Forest River Wildwood
Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade:
A
B
C
D
F
ungraded
What breaks on a 2014 Forest River Wildwood
Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.
Wheels
433.3%
Median failure at 1,250 miles
Tires
325.0%
Median failure at 1,600 miles
Suspension
216.7%
Median failure at 650 miles
Brakes
216.7%
1 crashes, 0 fires · median 2,100 mi
Body & Structure
18.3%
Median failure at 1,000 miles
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Jul 2014peak 3Oct 2019
Recalls on the 2014 Forest River Wildwood
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 201761061,287 units in Canada
Accessories
On certain motorhomes equipped with Kidde fire extinguishers with black plastic handles and valves, the fire extinguishers may become clogged or require excessive force to activate. Also, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury, and fail to discharge. In case of fire, failure of the extinguisher to function could result in injury and/or property damage. Correction: Owners will be provided with instructions on how to inspect the fire extinguisher to see if it is recalled. Replacement fire extinguishers will be supplied by Kidde directly. Note: For more information about recalled fire extinguishers, please visit <a href="https://inmarmarketaction.com/kidde/Kidde284CA/">www.kidde.com</a>.
Recall 20145188 units in Canada
Label
On certain travel trailers, the certification label may not contain the correct Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The GAWR is correctly stated as 1,588 kg (3,500 lbs) however the number of axles was represented as two instead of one axle. Therefore the GVWR was incorrectly stated as 3,397 kg (7,489 lbs). The correct GVWR is 1,809 kg (3,989 lbs). Incorrect GVWR could result in overloading, potentially causing damage to trailer and affecting vehicle handling. This could increase the risk of a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Updated labels will be mailed to owners of affected trailers.
Recall 20131479,526 units in Canada
Other
On certain fifth wheels, travel trailers and motorhomes, the electrical motor for the awning could become damaged, allowing the awning to unfurl unexpectedly. As a result, the awning could strike another vehicle, a stationary object, or a bystander, causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the awning motor.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 2,100 milesLouisville, KYCrash
PARKING BRAKE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD THAT WAS BEING TOWED ON A 2004 GMC YUKON. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE MERGING ONTO AN INTERSTATE, THE TRAILER BEGAN SWAYING ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT WAS BRAKING TO A STOP BUT THE TRAILER CONTINUED TO SWAY DESPITE HAVING THE PARKING BRAKE SECURED. THE CONTACT THEN CRASHED INTO A FENCE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT YET BEEN INSPECTED TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT ABLE TO BE CONTACTED AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,100. UPDATED 09/05/14*LJ UPDATED 12/4/2014
NHTSA complaint #10614580 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 1,000 milesCarrollton, VA
STRUCTURE:BODY
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUPPORT FRAME THAT HELD THE FRESH WATER TANK ON THE TRAILER DETACHED. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT WATER WAS LEAKING OUT. WHEN COMING TO A STOP OR WHEN THE TRAILER STRUCK A HOLE OR SPEED BUMP, THE WATER TANK PLACED PRESSURE ON THE VEHICLE'S FRAME, WHICH CAUSED IT TO DROP DOWN AND BEND. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME WAS NOT STRONG ENOUGH TO HOLD THE TANK AND HAD PUNCTURED TWO HOLES IN THE PLASTIC WATER TANK, CAUSING WATER. TO LEAK OUT. THE TRAILER WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 1,000.
NHTSA complaint #11277067 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Madera, CA
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD X-LITE. WHILE TOWING THE TRAILER, THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE TRAILER WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 07/11/17*LJ
NHTSA complaint #10971008 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lebanon, CT
TIRES:SIDEWALL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD TRAVEL TRAILER EQUIPPED WITH RIDGEWAY SPORT S/T TIRES (NA), SIZE: 225/7515. UPON INSPECTION OF THE TRAILER, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE SIDEWALL WAS DRY ROTTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRES WERE PREVIOUSLY REPLACED FOR THE SAME DEFECT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN AND VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WERE UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 300.
NHTSA complaint #10914224 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 300 milesLorena, TX
WHEELS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD BEING HAULED BY A 2011 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRAILER SWAYED BACK AND FORTH EXCESSIVELY. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A MECHANIC WHO INDICATED THAT THE 14 INCH TIRES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED WITH 15 INCH TIRES. THE TIRES WERE REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT MADE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS, BUT WAS UNABLE TO REACH THE MANUFACTURER. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 300. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10895178 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 300 milesLorena, TX
SUSPENSION
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD BEING HAULED BY A 2011 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRAILER SWAYED BACK AND FORTH EXCESSIVELY. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A MECHANIC WHO INDICATED THAT THE 14 INCH TIRES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED WITH 15 INCH TIRES. THE TIRES WERE REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT MADE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS, BUT WAS UNABLE TO REACH THE MANUFACTURER. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 300. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10895178 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 1,000 milesSandusky, OH
WHEELS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AXLE WAS WORN WHICH RESULTED IN THE EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE AXLES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD ITS TIRES REPLACED HOWEVER THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 1,000.
NHTSA complaint #10862480 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 1,000 milesSandusky, OH
SUSPENSION
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AXLE WAS WORN WHICH RESULTED IN THE EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE AXLES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD ITS TIRES REPLACED HOWEVER THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 1,000.
NHTSA complaint #10862480 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 1,700 milesTemple Terrace, FL
WHEELS
TIRE SIDE WALL FAILING AND ABNORMAL WEAR ON BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE TREADS OF ALL TIRES. TIRE SPECIFICS VAIL SPORT ST 205/75D15 DOT 69 VT 0313.
NHTSA complaint #10622433 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 1,700 milesTemple Terrace, FL
TIRES
TIRE SIDE WALL FAILING AND ABNORMAL WEAR ON BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE TREADS OF ALL TIRES. TIRE SPECIFICS VAIL SPORT ST 205/75D15 DOT 69 VT 0313.
NHTSA complaint #10622433 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 1,500 milesChandler, IN
WHEELS
HAD A LOW TIRE ON MY TRAVEL TRAILER SO I EXITED THE HIGHWAY. I GOT OUT AND INSPECTED THE TIRE AND IT WAS ALMOST FLAT SO I CHANGED IT WITH MY SPARE AND WHEN I PULLED IT OFF THE INSIDE OF TIRE HAD RUBBED ALL THE INSIDE TREAD OF THE TIRE AND I INSPECTED ALL THE TIRES AND THEY TO WERE DOING THE SAME THING JUST NOT AS BAD. FOREST RIVER NEEDS TO FIX THIS BEFORE SO ONE IS HURT OR KILLED ON THE HIGHWAYS BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #10616484 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 1,500 milesChandler, IN
TIRES
HAD A LOW TIRE ON MY TRAVEL TRAILER SO I EXITED THE HIGHWAY. I GOT OUT AND INSPECTED THE TIRE AND IT WAS ALMOST FLAT SO I CHANGED IT WITH MY SPARE AND WHEN I PULLED IT OFF THE INSIDE OF TIRE HAD RUBBED ALL THE INSIDE TREAD OF THE TIRE AND I INSPECTED ALL THE TIRES AND THEY TO WERE DOING THE SAME THING JUST NOT AS BAD. FOREST RIVER NEEDS TO FIX THIS BEFORE SO ONE IS HURT OR KILLED ON THE HIGHWAYS BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #10616484 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 2,100 milesLouisville, KYCrash
PARKING BRAKE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD THAT WAS BEING TOWED ON A 2004 GMC YUKON. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE MERGING ONTO AN INTERSTATE, THE TRAILER BEGAN SWAYING ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT WAS BRAKING TO A STOP BUT THE TRAILER CONTINUED TO SWAY DESPITE HAVING THE PARKING BRAKE SECURED. THE CONTACT THEN CRASHED INTO A FENCE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT YET BEEN INSPECTED TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT ABLE TO BE CONTACTED AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,100. UPDATED 09/05/14*LJ UPDATED 12/4/2014
NHTSA complaint #10614580 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.