2015 Forest River Forester Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 11,750miles, 6 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 2015 Forest River Forester (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2015 Forest River Forester. The part named most often is electrical system, with 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by exterior lighting (2) and latches, locks and linkages (1). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 11,750 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 3 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Exterior lighting 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.
- Electrical system2 33%
- Exterior lighting2 33%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “Rv started tripping inside breaker. Upon inspection the neutral wire going into the generator transfer box which is located under the bed was found to be burnt thru the insulator and into the hot lead which created a direct short. This is the main wire from the outside source going directly into the rv. Problem is with the twist connectors used to connect single strand electric wire to multi strand wire. …”
NHTSA complaint #10746100, filed 2015-08, 2,234 milesExterior lighting: “Nhtsa recall: 16v465 the rear lights we out in december 2016, indoor outdoor rv replaced the rear lighting module. Later in december the safety recall came out on this lighting module. The replacement parts are still not available. We waited over year for these parts at the indoor outdoor rv dealer in lewisville texas.”
NHTSA complaint #11153064, filed 2018-11, 5,000 milesLatches, locks and linkages: “The contact owns a 2015 Forest River Forester class a motor home. While driving 60 MPH, the doors failed to remain closed and the steps would fall out. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the locks were replaced three times; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10860613, filed 2016-04, 20,000 milesVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “I was driving at texas highway speeds (85mph) when I heard a snap. My passenger told me that the windshield on her side had just cracked. There was no car in front of me and I did not notice any impacts prior to the windshield cracking. I stopped at a gas station to take the attached pictures. Later, I noticed that there was a chip in the windshield right under the passengers windshield wiper where the blade intersects the windshield heater. …”
NHTSA complaint #11084205, filed 2018-04, 30,000 milesMileage 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 5,000 and 20,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 16V465000Jun 27, 2016Exterior lighting › Brake lightsCovers: Forest River Forester 2015–2017, Sunseeker 2015–2017, Solera 2015–2016
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Forester motorhomes manufactured June 10, 2014, to May 25, 2016, Sunseeker motorhomes manufactured April 4, 2014, to May 25, 2016, 2015-2016 Solera motorhomes manufactured February…
Recall details for the 2015 Forest River Forester → · 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.
- 10189519Mar 24, 2021Wheels. As per Mercedes Interim Recall Notice 21V042, one or more of the rear-wheel speed sensors may experience an electrical failure, which potentially could lead to a disablement of the Electronic…
- 10186986Feb 11, 2021Vehicle speed control, Electrical system. In our continuing efforts to assure the proper performance of Mercedes-Benz products and to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, MB USA is extending the warranty on the wheel speed sensors…
- 10138271Apr 23, 2018Body and structure, Engine cooling, Equipment. According to the attached letter from Daimler AG/Mercedes-Benz; ?Daimler AG (DAG), the manufacturer of the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles, has determined that the glass cover of the exhaust gas…
Other model years of the Forest River Forester
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 7 | 22,000 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2015 | 6 | 11,750 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Forest River Forester model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2015 Forest River Forester have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2015 Forest River Forester as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2015 Forest River Forester is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by exterior lighting with 2.
Has the 2015 Forest River Forester 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 2015 Forest River Forester reported?
Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 11,750 miles and the middle half falls between 5,000 and 20,000 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.