2015 Forest River Cardinal Problems
- Complaints
- 11filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 6,000miles, 9 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2015 Forest River Cardinal (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2015 Forest River Cardinal. The part named most often is wheels, with 6 complaints (55% of the total), followed by body and structure (3) and suspension (3). 9 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 6,000 miles. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Wheels6 55%
- Body and structure3 27%
- Suspension3 27%
- Other or unknown2 18%
- Tires2 18%
Example complaints
Wheels: “2015 Forest River Cardinal 3 of the 4 tires have failed goodyear marathon one tire had already been replaced when I got trailer the other 2 blew at highway speed of about 60 MPH I am sure this happens more than is reported”
NHTSA complaint #11022059, filed 2017-09, 6,000 milesBody and structure: “The contact owns a 2015 Forest River Cardinal. While the vehicle was parked, three sliders leaked. As a result, there was mold growing from the sliders that were leaking. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was discovered that the slider leakage was a result of condensation. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 20. Updated 7/9/15 updated 10/12/2017”
NHTSA complaint #10714474, filed 2015-05, 20 milesSuspension: “This rv bounces as it travels, bottoming out on the road and causing major issues with the rv. It had 2013 tires that bubbled from fatigue of the bounce and the spring leafs were flat, replaced and flat again. The bounce causes electrical issues with the tail lights sometimes not working. Forest river has refused to fix the problem in the 6 months that I have had it and they say it's safe to operate on the road.”
NHTSA complaint #10780987, filed 2015-10Other or unknown: “Our 2015 Forest River Cardinal model no. 3850rl (bought new in 2015) came equipped with goodyear marathon tires 235/80r16. With less than 10,000 miles on the tires, we experienced 3 blowouts on one trip in 2017. Tire pressure was checked prior to beginning the trip and were all set at 80 PSI. The first failure we were lucky enough to notice the tire had lost air while stopped at a rest area. The second the passenger side front tire blew out while traveling on the ny state thruway (i90) within 150 miles of the first failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11030553, filed 2017-09, 8,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 9 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 3,000 and 7,515 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 21V523000Jul 9, 2021Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailerCovers: Forest River Cardinal 2014–2019, Georgetown 2014–2021, Cedar Creek 2014–2020 +8 more
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Coachmen Cross Country, 2015 Coachmen Encore, 2016-2020 Coachmen Mirada, 2018-2021 Coachmen Sportscoach, 2019-2021 Forest River Berkshire, 2011-2016 Forest River Blue Ridge, 2014-2019 Forest…
Recall details for the 2015 Forest River Cardinal → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2015 Forest River Cardinal.
Other model years of the Forest River Cardinal
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 7 | 3,950 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2015 | 11 | 6,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2009 | 5 | 4,500 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2006 | 7 | 7,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2005 | 6 | 5,000 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Forest River Cardinal model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2015 Forest River Cardinal have?
NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2015 Forest River Cardinal as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2015 Forest River Cardinal is reported most often?
Wheels is named most often, in 6 complaints (55% of the total), followed by body and structure with 3.
Has the 2015 Forest River Cardinal been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2015 Forest River Cardinal reported?
Among the 9 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 6,000 miles and the middle half falls between 3,000 and 7,515 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.