2008 Forest River Cargo Mate Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 20,000miles, 3 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 2008 Forest River Cargo Mate (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2008 Forest River Cargo Mate. The part named most often is suspension, with 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by body and structure (1) and transmission and drivetrain (1). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 20,000 miles. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Suspension complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the non-powered axle assembly filed under the same part.
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.
- Suspension3 60%
- Body and structure1 20%
- Wheels1 20%
Example complaints
Suspension: “The contact owns a 2008 Forest River Cargo Mate. The contact stated that the tires on her vehicle blew out. The rv was taken to a private mechanic who advised that the axles needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the failure was repaired on two occasions. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was 35,000. The consumer was informed the axles were failing. The axles were causing the tires to wear on the inside prematurely and also causing stress on the bearing and seals. …”
NHTSA complaint #10497793, filed 2013-02, 20,000 milesBody and structure: “The contact owns a 2008 Forest River work and play trailer (na). The contact stated that when it rained, water leaked inside of the trailer through all of the sidewalls. The failure occurred only during inclement weather. The vehicle was shipped to the dealer who stated that all of the sidewalls needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable. Updated 01/20/15 the manufacturer provided an estimate of over $17,000. This did not include the cost of having the vehicle shipped. Updated 4/26/2016 updated 9/7/2017”
NHTSA complaint #10658968, filed 2014-11Transmission and drivetrain: “The contact owns a 2008 Forest River Cargo Mate rv. While driving 65 MPH he noticed that his left center tire failed. The contact repaired the center tire; however, the axle failed and caused another tire blow out. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility and the mechanic determined that three of the axle arms were bent. The manufacturer stated that the contact would be responsible for the repair cost. …”
NHTSA complaint #10282056, filed 2009-08Wheels: “The contact owns a 2008 Forest River Cargo Mate. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the wheel stud fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v390000 (suspension). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 6,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10786379, filed 2015-10, 6,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 6,000 and 25,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 15V390000Jun 19, 2015Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assemblyCovers: Forest River Cargo Mate 2008, Sandpiper 2010, Vengeance 2013 +1 more
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2013 XLR and Vengeance, 2010 Sandpiper, 2004 Auto Plus, 2008 Cargo Mate and 2015-2016 Hydra-Lift trailers. In the affected trailers, the studs that are used to attach the wheels to the axle…
Recall details for the 2008 Forest River Cargo Mate → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2008 Forest River Cargo Mate.
Other model years of the Forest River Cargo Mate
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 5 | 20,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Forest River Cargo Mate model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2008 Forest River Cargo Mate have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2008 Forest River Cargo Mate as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2008 Forest River Cargo Mate is reported most often?
Suspension is named most often, in 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by body and structure with 1.
Has the 2008 Forest River Cargo Mate 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 2008 Forest River Cargo Mate reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 20,000 miles and the middle half falls between 6,000 and 25,000 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 28, 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.