2005 Forest River Flagstaff Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 13,400miles, 3 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2005 Forest River Flagstaff (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2005 Forest River Flagstaff. The part named most often is electrical system, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by brakes (1) and engine cooling (1). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 13,400 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 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.
- Electrical system2 40%
- Brakes1 20%
- Engine cooling1 20%
- Equipment1 20%
- Exterior lighting1 20%
- Fuel system1 20%
- Body and structure1 20%
- Tires1 20%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “Dt: 2005 Forest River flag staff 831bhss. The wiring caught on fire, causing the electrical brakes to lock. The trailer and the vehicle 2004 gmc, yukon flipped over. The brake wires were exposed because there was no protective covering on them. Consumer was driving at 60 MPH when this occurred. There were no other vehicles damaged. There was a report to the police and witness to this incident. Insurance agency said that it was due to faulty wiring. …”
NHTSA complaint #10132132, filed 2005-08, 13,400 milesBrakes: “The contact owns a 2005 Forest River Flagstaff sunseeker. The contact complained about tires and brake system failures. While driving between 40-50 MPH, she felt a vibration which originated from the driveshaft. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who then sent it to the company, who determined that the failure was the crank shaft sensor. The dealer refused to perform the repair because the sensor was altered by the manufacturer. The vehicle was not included in any recalls. The failure first occurred five days after the vehicle was purchased. …”
NHTSA complaint #10189362, filed 2007-05, 25,000 milesEquipment: “This is a factory recall on refrigerator by dometic not Forest River I call the recall line and the recording tells you the are busy and call back and push # 9 , I do and all it does is hang you up. My refri. Is on the recall list and according to their mailer it is dangerous and not to use it. I want to talk to them to get it repaired but how when they have the phone rigged to hang you up . Please help. Thank you.”
NHTSA complaint #10233423, filed 2008-07Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 13,000 and 25,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 10V454000Oct 1, 2010EquipmentCovers: Forest River Flagstaff 2005, 2007, Georgetown 2001–2005, Cedar Creek 2003–2006, 2009 +9 more
Forest river is recalling certain recreational vehicles equipped with dimplex electraflame, symphony, or optiflame branded electric fireplaces, stoves, and fireplace inserts. The plug in remote control receiver for the fireplace can overheat.
- 08V346000Jul 7, 2008Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailerCovers: Forest River Flagstaff 2003–2006, Rockwood 2003–2006, Forester 2003–2006 +17 more
Forest river is recalling certain my 2003-2006 motor homes, fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. The refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution…
Recall details for the 2005 Forest River Flagstaff → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2005 Forest River Flagstaff.
Other model years of the Forest River Flagstaff
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5 | 37,500 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2020 | 11 | 5,000 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2019 | 7 | 1,000 | 6 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2018 | 5 | 2,500 | 5 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2013 | 6 | 1,900 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2012 | 6 | 3,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2005 | 5 | 13,400 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Forest River Flagstaff model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2005 Forest River Flagstaff have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2005 Forest River Flagstaff as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2005 Forest River Flagstaff is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by brakes with 1.
Has the 2005 Forest River Flagstaff been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 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 2005 Forest River Flagstaff reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 13,400 miles and the middle half falls between 13,000 and 25,000 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.