2005 Forest River Georgetown Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 17,000miles, 4 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 3campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2005 Forest River Georgetown (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2005 Forest River Georgetown. The part named most often is visibility, with 4 complaints (80% of the total), followed by equipment (1) and body and structure (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 17,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Equipment complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns 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.
- Equipment1 20%
- Body and structure1 20%
Example complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “Windshields stress crack I told by glass shops that it is a problem and that they won't install them I finally found someone to install them they told me that Forest River has a problem with Georgetown windshields stress cracking do to the structure of the motorhomes I don't know what to do or who to contact about this or if there is something already being done to correct this problem .”
NHTSA complaint #10237902, filed 2008-08, 15,000 milesEquipment: “I had a 2005 Forest River Georgetown motorhome that was destroyed by a fire that was caused by a defect in a dometic rv refrigerator. I was unaware of a recall until after the fire. I received an official recall notice from dometic 9 days after the fire had happened. The local fire marshall's office and a fire inspector specialist heard b y my insurance company both concluded the refrigerator started the fire. Once I new what to look for, I was able to find the crack in the boiler tube mentioned in the recall notice and took some pictures on the unit. …”
NHTSA complaint #10257548, filed 2009-02, 20,100 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 15,000 and 19,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 10V454000Oct 1, 2010EquipmentCovers: Forest River Georgetown 2001–2005, Cedar Creek 2003–2006, 2009, Cardinal 2001–2005 +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.
- 09V110000Apr 3, 2009Service brakes, hydraulicCovers: Forest River Georgetown 2000–2006, 2008, Tiffin Allegro BAY 2001–2009, Allegro 2001–2008 +7 more
Navistar is recalling certain model year my 2001-2008 workhorse w20, w21 and w22 chassis and certain model year 2009 through 2011 monaco rv admiral, arista, monarch, and riptide recreational vehicles equipped with axles that include bosch zops or zoht pin…
- 08V346000Jul 7, 2008Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailerCovers: Forest River Georgetown 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 Georgetown → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2005 Forest River Georgetown.
Other model years of the Forest River Georgetown
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | 2,400 | 2 | — | — | — | Too new |
| 2021 | 5 | 10,750 | 4 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2020 | 10 | 4,000 | 6 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2017 | 7 | 7,000 | 6 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2014 | 5 | 4,902 | 5 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2013 | 6 | 11,590 | 4 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2012 | 9 | 16,000 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2011 | 7 | 4,500 | 4 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2010 | 7 | 12,450 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2008 | 5 | 25,314 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2005 | 5 | 17,000 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2004 | 10 | 6,500 | 4 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2003 | 5 | 16,000 | 5 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2002 | 6 | 15,000 | 5 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 7 | 23,564 | 5 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Forest River Georgetown model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2005 Forest River Georgetown have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2005 Forest River Georgetown as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2005 Forest River Georgetown is reported most often?
Visibility is named most often, in 4 complaints (80% of the total), followed by equipment with 1.
Has the 2005 Forest River Georgetown been recalled?
NHTSA lists 3 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 Georgetown reported?
Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 17,000 miles and the middle half falls between 15,000 and 19,000 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.