2017 Forest River Coachmen Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 250miles, 5 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2017 Forest River Coachmen (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2017 Forest River Coachmen. The part named most often is equipment, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by fuel system (1) and body and structure (1). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 250 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins 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.
- Equipment2 40%
- Fuel system1 20%
- Body and structure1 20%
- Suspension1 20%
Example complaints
Equipment: “The contact owns a 2017 Forest River Brookstone RV. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked he and his family were in the trailer. The contact smelt something burning in the trailer. The contact inspected the trailer and noticed the burning smell was coming from the heater ducts in the trailer and had melted due to the material of paper and Styrofoam in the heat duct to extremes heat coming from the furnish in the trailer. …”
NHTSA complaint #11442542, filed 2021-12, 250 milesFuel system: “The contact owns a 2017 Forest River Coachmen clipper rv 16bh. When the contact brought the vehicle home and was testing everything for the first time, he discovered that the propane tank was not connected tightly and the coach filled up with propane. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 2.”
NHTSA complaint #10920196, filed 2016-10, 2 milesBody and structure: “The contact owns a 2017 Forest River Coachmen. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the rubber seal detached from the vent and shattered without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not notified of the failure. Additionally, the contact stated that the second vent was partially detached. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V523000 (Equipment, Structure). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was 15,600.”
NHTSA complaint #11508400, filed 2023-02, 15,600 milesSuspension: “The contact owns a 2017 Forest River coachman. The contact stated that the vehicle was making a banging nose from underneath the vehicle by the tires. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the axel may be fractured however, were unable to confirm the diagnosing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100.”
NHTSA complaint #10924577, filed 2016-11, 100 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 100 and 1,400 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2017 Forest River Coachmen in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2017 Forest River Coachmen.
Other model years of the Forest River Coachmen
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 5 | 250 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Forest River Coachmen model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2017 Forest River Coachmen have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2017 Forest River Coachmen as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2017 Forest River Coachmen is reported most often?
Equipment is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by fuel system with 1.
Has the 2017 Forest River Coachmen been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2017 Forest River Coachmen reported?
Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 250 miles and the middle half falls between 100 and 1,400 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.