2020 Forest River Cherokee Problems
- Complaints
- 14filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 228miles, 6 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 7campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2020 Forest River Cherokee (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 2020 Forest River Cherokee. The part named most often is body and structure, with 5 complaints (36% of the total), followed by tires (4) and suspension (3). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 228 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin 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.
- Body and structure5 36%
- Tires4 29%
- Suspension3 21%
- Electrical system2 14%
- Other or unknown2 14%
- Brakes1 7.1%
- Equipment1 7.1%
- Wheels1 7.1%
Example complaints
Body and structure: “Axle is bent and leaf springs are broken, since new. Every door as well as slides are off and don't close. When driving down the road it tows crooked and is a danger to the road.”
NHTSA complaint #11310603, filed 2020-02, 2 milesTires: “Castle Rock ST225/75R15 as originally equipped on 2020 Wolf Pup travel trailer. Approximately 4000-5000 miles total on tire. Properly inflated and visually inspected prior to trip. Load estimated at 70% of rating. Tire explosively failed without warning at highway speed. Second tire same brand/model/age/conditions failed in similar circumstance approximately 45 miles later. Wheels destroyed, trailer damaged. Debris showered onto roadway putting others at risk. Control of vehicle and trailer also became a risk to self and others on road. …”
NHTSA complaint #11523350, filed 2023-05Suspension: “I purchased a Forest River wolf pup travel trailer july 2019. It was documented to have a 30 gal fresh water tank. After purchase I find out it has 20 gal fresh tank. The trailer weight label fixed to trailer states weight includes weight of 30 gal fresh water capacity. Based on the incorrect weight listed, I do not know actual weight of trailer making accurate loading impossible. This is a big safety issue. Contacted manufacture and they admit change in tank size but did not notify purchaser at time of sale. They state change made mid 2019. …”
NHTSA complaint #11331869, filed 2020-07, 250 milesElectrical system: “The contact owned a 2020 Forest River Cherokee. The contact stated that while inside the vehicle, while it was parked in the driveway, an abnormal chemical odor was emitting from the interior and exterior of the vehicle. In addition, afterward, a fuel-burning odor was emitted from the interior and exterior of the vehicle. The contact exited the vehicle and noticed black smoke emitting from the battery area. No warning lights were illuminated. The fire department was called and extinguished the fire. …”
NHTSA complaint #11672371, filed 2025-07Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 205 and 2,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 24V003000Jan 5, 2024Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailerCovers: Forest River Cherokee 2020
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020 Cherokee travel trailers. The draw bar locking mechanism may break, which can cause the front end of the trailer to contact the road.
- 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.
- 20V075000Feb 12, 2020Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailerCovers: Forest River Cherokee 2020, Coachmen Viking 2019–2020, Clipper 2019–2020 +4 more
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Surveyor, NO BO, Cherokee, R. POD, Clipper, Viking, Independence, Puma and East to West trailers. The spare tire carrier U-bolts may fail allowing the spare tire carrier and spare tire detach…
- 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…
- 19V785000Nov 1, 2019Equipment › ElectricalCovers: Forest River Cherokee 2020
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020 Cherokee Alpha Wolf Travel Trailers. The wire supplying the 12V power for the refrigerator may have been connected incorrectly to the circuit breaker.
- 19V668000Sep 20, 2019Electrical system › WiringCovers: Forest River Cherokee 2020
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020 Cherokee trailers, models CKT16BF-D, CKT16BFH-D, CKT16GR-D and CKT16GRH-D. The protective paneling may not have been installed around the distribution panel, allowing the distribution panel wiring…
See all 7 recalls for the 2020 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. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.
- 11015784Mar 19, 2025Electrical system. Generic drawing of a 87A relay wiring diagram for holding tank warmers.
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 2020 Forest River Cherokee have?
NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 2020 Forest River Cherokee as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2020 Forest River Cherokee is reported most often?
Body and structure is named most often, in 5 complaints (36% of the total), followed by tires with 4.
Has the 2020 Forest River Cherokee been recalled?
NHTSA lists 7 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 2020 Forest River Cherokee reported?
Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 228 miles and the middle half falls between 205 and 2,000 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 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.