2012 Forest River Flagstaff Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 3,000miles, 5 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2012 Forest River Flagstaff (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2012 Forest River Flagstaff. The part named most often is tires, with 4 complaints (67% of the total), followed by body and structure (2) and other or unknown (1). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 3,000 miles. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Tires complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign 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.
- Tires4 67%
- Body and structure2 33%
- Other or unknown1 17%
- Steering1 17%
Example complaints
Tires: “Two tires blew out approximately 100 miles apart. First tire damaged wiring and body of 5th wheel. Tires were class c. Sams and goodyear stated these tires were under rated for the weight of this vehicle. All four tires were replaced with e rated trailer tires.”
NHTSA complaint #10534403, filed 2013-08, 3,000 milesBody and structure: “The frame has developed a crack (6-8 inches long) between the front axle and the door of the trailer. This has LED to the failure of the slide out and to the floor near the crack. After finding the crack I am concerned about the towability of this unit. This was discovered after a fairly long trip, however the slideout failure and floor damage was obviuos durint the last days of the trip.”
NHTSA complaint #10896352, filed 2016-08, 43,000 milesOther or unknown: “We purchased the rv in middlebury, indiana and started home with it on aug 12, 2011. We stopped for the night in illinois. The morning of the 13th we drove approximately 50 miles and the passenger side rear tandom tire blew leaving just part of the sidewall attached to the wheel. After we made it home and checked the load limit of the tires we discovered that they were rated c with a load limit of 2150 lbs. Per the recreational vehicle trailer cargo carrying capacity decal on the trailer, the dry weight of the trailer is 7696 and the cargo weight should not exceed 1388 pounds. …”
NHTSA complaint #10423788, filed 2011-09, 350 milesSteering: “The contact owns a 2012 Forest River Flagstaff. While driving approximately 55 MPH the contact noticed the rv began to sway from side to side while attached to another vehicle. The rv was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The dealer suggested the contact inflate the tires to 15 PSI maximum recommended inflation. The contact stated that does not remedy the failure but helps reduce the movement. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 500. Updated 12/06/11”
NHTSA complaint #10434063, filed 2011-11, 500 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 500 and 10,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 13V554000Nov 7, 2013TiresCovers: Forest River Flagstaff 2012–2013, Rockwood 2012–2013, Vlite 2012–2013 +1 more
Forest River is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Rockwood, Windjammer, Vlite and Flagstaff travel trailers manufactured February 3, 2012, through February 4, 2013. When an affected trailer hits a large bump or pot hole, the trailer tire may contact the…
Recall details for the 2012 Forest River Flagstaff → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
NHTSA investigations
- RQ14004Trailer tire may contact floorClosed · Sep 10, 2014
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2012 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 2012 Forest River Flagstaff have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2012 Forest River Flagstaff as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2012 Forest River Flagstaff is reported most often?
Tires is named most often, in 4 complaints (67% of the total), followed by body and structure with 2.
Has the 2012 Forest River Flagstaff been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2012 Forest River Flagstaff reported?
Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 3,000 miles and the middle half falls between 500 and 10,000 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.