2019 Forest River Cherokee Problems
- Complaints
- 9filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 850miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 6campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2019 Forest River Cherokee (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2019 Forest River Cherokee. The part named most often is tires, with 3 complaints (33% of the total), followed by equipment (2) and electrical system (1). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 850 miles. NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns and 3 technical service bulletins for this model year. Equipment complaints overlap with 4 recall campaigns covering the labels 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.
- Tires3 33%
- Equipment2 22%
- Electrical system1 11%
- Other or unknown1 11%
- Body and structure1 11%
- Wheels1 11%
Example complaints
Tires: “I was traveling ~65 mph towing my camper when one of the tires on the camper threw it's treads off, damaging my camper. I had my wife and two young children in my car coming home from a weekend camping trip. I have diligently tracked the mileage I've put on the camper tires and there are ~6810 miles on the tires which recently passed as part of my annual camper inspection. I also put RV tire covers on the tires when it is parked in my driveway for more than a week to keep the sun off of them and the camper gets stored in an underground mine over the winter. …”
NHTSA complaint #11422682, filed 2021-06Equipment: “Component failure: Winntec Model 6020 two stage propane regulator,I have regulator Regulator failed and has been recalled by many major RV manufacturers. Extreme fire hazard if regulator fails to perform and not regulate the amount of pressure coming from the propane tanks. Can result in extreme flames from appliances and cause fire that can endanger lives. Jayco has issued a recall NHTSA#21V-425TC#2021-367, Highland Ridge#21V-430TC#2021-369,StarcraftRV#21V-431TC#2021-368, and probably numerous other manufacturers. …”
NHTSA complaint #11457343, filed 2022-03Other or unknown: “The contact owns a 2017 Forest River Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V844000 (Trailer Hitches). The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact first contacted an unknown dealer for the recall repair but was informed that a certified welder was not on-site to perform the recall repair. The contact then contacted a second dealer that was referred by the manufacturer but was informed by the dealer that they were busy and already had a waiting list of customers and were unable to assist. …”
NHTSA complaint #11419397, filed 2021-06Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 700 and 1,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 20V654000Oct 26, 2020Electrical systemCovers: Forest River Cherokee 2019–2021
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Cherokee recreational trailers. The shore cord inlet wiring insulation may not have been sufficiently stripped back, causing a poor connection with the set screw.
- 19V844000Nov 25, 2019Trailer hitchesCovers: Forest River Cherokee 2018–2020, Cascade 2018–2020
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Cascade and Cherokee travel trailers. The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of the vehicle exceeds the GVWR of the trailer hitch coupler, potentially resulting in the coupler failing and the…
- 19V453000Jun 14, 2019Equipment › Other › LabelsCovers: Forest River Cherokee 2019–2020
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Cherokee trailers, model CKT294BH. The Federal Placard states incorrect Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC) and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) information, which may result in the trailer being…
- 19V355000May 10, 2019Equipment › Other › LabelsCovers: Forest River Cherokee 2018–2019
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Cherokee ACKT39CL and ACKT39RL travel trailers. The Federal Placard may have incorrect axle rating, cargo carrying capacity, and tire/wheel combination information.
- 19V085000Feb 8, 2019Equipment › Other › LabelsCovers: Forest River Cherokee 2019
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Cherokee recreational trailers. The Federal Placards indicate incorrect tire size information of ST205/75R15, when the vehicles are actually equipped with ST225/75R15 tires. As such, these vehicles…
- 18V752000Oct 25, 2018Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailerCovers: Forest River Cherokee 2018–2019
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Cherokee Alpha Wolf and 2019 Cherokee Arctic Wolf recreational trailers. The awnings may have been mounted with fasteners that are insufficient in length and/or quantity, possibly resulting in…
Recall details for the 2019 Forest River Cherokee → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 3 on record; the latest 3 are shown.
- 10159269Apr 30, 2019Body and structure, Wheels. Sealant may not have properly applied consistently in the wheel-well area of the vehicle.
- 10159261Apr 29, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Body and structure. A limited number of outer dome skylights (V1422CLOD/V1422BROD/V1422WHOD) have displayed cracks soon after installation. Cracks may originate at the flange of the skylight and extend outward. This…
- 10147525Oct 31, 2018Other or unknown. MORryde wants to add a decal to their ?Orbital? hitch head that indicates the hitches GVWR as 16,000#
Other model years of the Forest River Cherokee
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 23 | 100 | 6 | — | — | — | Falling |
| 2021 | 49 | 1,385 | 3 | — | — | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Falling |
| 2020 | 14 | 228 | 7 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2019 | 9 | 850 | 6 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2018 | 14 | 2,000 | 8 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2017 | 11 | 2,000 | 6 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2015 | 6 | 1,500 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2014 | 5 | 3,000 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2006 | 5 | 10,000 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Forest River Cherokee model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2019 Forest River Cherokee have?
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2019 Forest River Cherokee as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2019 Forest River Cherokee is reported most often?
Tires is named most often, in 3 complaints (33% of the total), followed by equipment with 2.
Has the 2019 Forest River Cherokee been recalled?
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2019 Forest River Cherokee reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 850 miles and the middle half falls between 700 and 1,000 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.