2021 Forest River Cherokee Problems
- Complaints
- 49filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 1,385miles, 6 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 3campaigns on record
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2021 Forest River Cherokee (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 49 consumer complaints for the 2021 Forest River Cherokee. The part named most often is tires, with 21 complaints (43% of the total), followed by body and structure (10) and other or unknown (9). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 1,385 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 3 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 3 technical service bulletins for this model year.
Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
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.
- Tires21 43%
- Body and structure10 20%
- Other or unknown9 18%
- Suspension6 12%
- Electrical system3 6.1%
- Brakes2 4.1%
- Wheels2 4.1%
Example complaints
Tires: “Castle Rock ST Tire size ST 225/75R15 blew out on the way home from a camping trip. The tires are like new. No warning at all the tread just peeled away like a tin can on the highway causing lots of damage to my camper. I put the spare on and a week later I took it to the dealer so they could do an estimate on it for repairs the other tire blew out on the highway causing more damage to my camper.”
NHTSA complaint #11529914, filed 2023-07Body and structure: “We have had our travel trailer for about 1 year and have had it in for service to the bedroom door as we noted it was sticking. This weekend the bedroom door failed. The frame of the door itself came away from the door making it difficult to open. At the same time the other entry door was stuck shut. My wife was unable to open the door. I was able to open it with great difficulty. The door side of the trailer was in direct afternoon sunlight it it appeared to have swollen and jammed itself in the doorway. …”
NHTSA complaint #11467060, filed 2022-06Other or unknown: “On my 2021 Forest River Cherokee Wolf Pup 16TS, I observed on the passenger side frame where the wheel is that at some point the axle/leaf spring components came in contact (perhaps many times) with the frame of the trailer. This had made a noticeable dent in the frame. The trailer was not heavily loaded and within GVAWR, GVWR, & CCC limits. …”
NHTSA complaint #11425650, filed 2021-07Suspension: “No current incidents that I'm aware of. Landing gear on the 5th wheel isn't designed for this heavy trailer. There is a potential for someone to be seriously hurt, or killed if they have to resort to using bottle Jack's to lift trailer. Also the suspension is very weak, and i believe could break, and cause a major accident...”
NHTSA complaint #11470948, filed 2022-06Mileage 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 200 and 2,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
- 22V243000Apr 13, 2022Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer › Lpg systems › Lines and fittingsCovers: Forest River Cherokee 2021–2022, Coachmen Leprechaun 2021–2023, Forest River Rockwood 2021–2022 +35 more
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Coachmen Adrenaline, Apex, Catalina, Freedom Express, Spirit, East to West Alta, Della Terra, Silver Lake, Forest River Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Columbus, Flagstaff, Impression, Ozark, Rockwood…
- 21V877000Nov 12, 2021Equipment › Other › LabelsCovers: Forest River Cherokee 2021–2022
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Cherokee ACKT29TEBL travel trailers. The tire size and Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) on the Federal Placard are incorrect, which could result in the vehicle being overloaded. As such, these…
- 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.
Recall details for the 2021 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.
- 11015784Mar 19, 2025Electrical system. Generic drawing of a 87A relay wiring diagram for holding tank warmers.
- 10199637Aug 2, 2021Electrical system. As per Lippert Components Technical Service Bulletin 11-004-21. The slide room actuator was assembled incorrectly, which may cause the room to become stuck in the out position and prevent from fully…
- 10193872May 19, 2021Wheels. It was discovered that the manufacturing plant did not cut a stress relief line in the upper deck Driver Side and in on certain models, Passenger Side under the slide room(s). The upper deck in the…
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 2021 Forest River Cherokee have?
NHTSA recorded 49 consumer complaints for the 2021 Forest River Cherokee as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2021 Forest River Cherokee is reported most often?
Tires is named most often, in 21 complaints (43% of the total), followed by body and structure with 10.
Has the 2021 Forest River Cherokee been recalled?
NHTSA lists 3 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 2021 Forest River Cherokee reported?
Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 1,385 miles and the middle half falls between 200 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.