2017 Forest River Cardinal Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 29%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 3,900miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 2017 Forest River Cardinal, 29% of the 7 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 3,900 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“We have a 2017 Forest River Cardinal. We have only taken our trailer out five times for approximately 3900 miles. The last trip to arizona on interstate 40 toward flagstaff. The temperature was around 80 degrees with light rain. The PSI was 80 lbs in this tire when it blew out on july 12th, 2019. The second tire blow out on interstate 40 near yucca rest stop around 20 miles from needles, california. Psi was 80 lbs when this second tire blew out. The temperature was around 102 degrees. …”
NHTSA complaint #11234914, filed 2019-07, 3,900 miles“The contact owns a 2017 Forest River Cardinal. The contact stated that while her husband was hauling the fifth wheel at approximately 60-65 MPH, the two front emergency exit windows detached. While driving at undisclosed speeds, the rear window detached from the RV. The contact stated that the sleeping quarter window was loose. The contact's husband used tape to secure the window. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V523000 (Equipment, Structure). …”
NHTSA complaint #11643651, filed 2025-02Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2017 Forest River Cardinal
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Forest River Cardinal
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.
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