2013 Forest River Flagstaff Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 1,900miles, 4 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 2013 Forest River Flagstaff (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2013 Forest River Flagstaff. The part named most often is equipment, with 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by suspension (2) and tires (2). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 1,900 miles. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year. Equipment complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Suspension complaints overlap with 1 NHTSA investigation 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.
- Equipment2 33%
- Suspension2 33%
- Tires2 33%
- Other or unknown1 17%
- Body and structure1 17%
- Wheels1 17%
Example complaints
Equipment: “On 6/19/13 we left from burlington, wi - clinton, ny with our trailer. On our drive back to wi, we had stopped at a truck stop in indiana around 10:30 pm on 6/28 to get fuel & snacks from the trailer. Once we arrived home we realized that the outside latch door that covered the outdoor refrigerator had been ripped off, the refrigerator door itself had been ripped off, & both sets of steps were bent by the doors coming off & holes & dents down the bottom/lower side of the camper. The tires on the camper had worn through the bottom side of the camper & there was less than 1? …”
NHTSA complaint #10538519, filed 2013-09, 1,800 milesSuspension: “The contact owns a 2013 Forest River Flagstaff. The contact stated that a tire blew out and it was unknown on the tire failure location. The contact stated a week after the spare was installed, the tire experienced excessive wear on the tire. Contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 13v554000 (suspension, tires) however the dealer stated that they had no knowledge of recall and they would need to use their insurance to remedy the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was not provided. The VIN was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10957202, filed 2017-02Tires: “The contact owns a 2013 Forest River flag staff fifth wheel with lions head trail express tires (n/a), size:225-75-15. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the rear passenger's side tire blew. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis but they were unable to duplicate the problem. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate vehicle and tire failure mileage was 2,000. The DOT number was not available. Updated 11/12/13 the tire company informed the consumer the original tires were not correct for the load range. The consumer replaced all of the tires. Updated 11/19/13”
NHTSA complaint #10541840, filed 2013-09, 2,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 1,800 and 2,000 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…
- 13V203000May 17, 2013EquipmentCovers: Forest River Flagstaff 2013–2014, Wildwood 2013–2014, Sandstorm 2013–2014 +35 more
Forest River is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Forest River models Blue Ridge, Cardinal, Cherokee, Columbus, EVO, Georgetown, Flagstaff, Forester, Lexington, Puma, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandpiper, Sandstorm, Sierra, Stealth, Sunseeker, Wildcat…
Recall details for the 2013 Forest River Flagstaff → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
NHTSA investigations
- RQ14004Trailer tire may contact floorClosed · Sep 10, 2014
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.
- 10199316Jul 19, 2021Equipment, Body and structure. Helpful document to remove and replace a flush floor slideroom box/floor.
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 2013 Forest River Flagstaff have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2013 Forest River Flagstaff as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2013 Forest River Flagstaff is reported most often?
Equipment is named most often, in 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by suspension with 2.
Has the 2013 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 2013 Forest River Flagstaff reported?
Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 1,900 miles and the middle half falls between 1,800 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 28, 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.