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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

2008 Forest River Cargo Mate Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
20%of 5 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2008 Forest River Cargo Mate, 20% of the 5 complaints for this model year.

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.

“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 2009-08

Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2008120%

Other parts of the 2008 Forest River Cargo Mate

Suspension
3 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Wheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2008 Forest River Cargo Mate

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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