2019 Forest River Puma Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 8,000miles, 2 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 2019 Forest River Puma (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2019 Forest River Puma. The part named most often is tires, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by electrical system (1) and engine (1). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 8,000 miles. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 4 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the charger low voltage battery 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.
- Tires2 40%
- Electrical system1 20%
- Engine1 20%
- Body and structure1 20%
- Wheels1 20%
Example complaints
Tires: “I check air pressure before every trip, tires were at 80PSI, driving on interstate between 60-65MPG outside temperature was between 75-80F about 50 miles into trip I heard something and heard a vibrating noise I thought of a flat so I checked my truck display and truck tires were good. …”
NHTSA complaint #11417994, filed 2021-05Electrical system: “2019 PUMA palamino. Consumer writes in regards to poor wiring job. The consumer stated the insulation on the wiring from the 50amp feed to the inverter chaffed and shorted out. The camper became totally inoperable and was unable to be towed due to the failure. The wires that connected the front stabilizer legsmotor to the switch were loose and hanging. The dome trim over the shower was cracked. The duct work for the heat broke. The hinges on the glass stove top broke. The vehicle was repaired. Consumer stated awning motor quit in 4 months... Froze up. …”
NHTSA complaint #11286235, filed 2019-12Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 6,000 and 10,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 24V395000Jun 4, 2024Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer › 120/240 vac electrical system › Charger low…Covers: Forest River Puma 2006–2024, Cedar Creek 2004–2024
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2004-2024 Cedar Creek and 2006-2024 Puma fifth wheels trailers. The overcurrent protection from the trailer battery may have been incorrectly routed, allowing the wires to be pulled out of the junction…
Recall details for the 2019 Forest River Puma → · 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. 4 on record; the latest 4 are shown.
- 10165357Sep 24, 2019Body and structure, Equipment. A limited number of units with Alpha Roofing Membrane installed on slide-outs have displayed an adverse reaction in extreme heat conditions where the wiper seal comes into contact with the membrane…
- 10163326Jul 1, 2019Body and structure. As Per Lippert Components; Specific 8800 Series windows installed in your recreational vehicle may potentially leak. The windows will be remedied by a Forest River Dealer.
- 10159261Apr 29, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Body and structure. A limited number of outer dome skylights (V1422CLOD/V1422BROD/V1422WHOD) have displayed cracks soon after installation. Cracks may originate at the flange of the skylight and extend outward. This…
- 10145692Sep 28, 2018Equipment. Per the service bulletin from Dometic ?Dometic Corporation has identified a visual cosmetic defect that has occurred on our Dometic DM2652 refrigerators up in the freezer compartment. This does NOT…
Other model years of the Forest River Puma
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 6 | 2,000 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2019 | 5 | 8,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Forest River Puma model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2019 Forest River Puma have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2019 Forest River Puma as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2019 Forest River Puma is reported most often?
Tires is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by electrical system with 1.
Has the 2019 Forest River Puma 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 2019 Forest River Puma reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 8,000 miles and the middle half falls between 6,000 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 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.