2018 Forest River R-POD Problems
- Complaints
- 10filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 2,200miles, 3 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 2018 Forest River R-POD (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2018 Forest River R-POD. The part named most often is body and structure, with 3 complaints (30% of the total), followed by tires (3) and other or unknown (2). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 2,200 miles. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 3 technical service bulletins for this model year.
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.
- Body and structure3 30%
- Tires3 30%
- Other or unknown2 20%
- Suspension2 20%
- Electrical system1 10%
- Fuel system1 10%
Example complaints
Body and structure: “The contact owns a 2018 (na) Forest River R-Pod 176 travel trailer. While driving, the black water tank pipe detached and dragged on the ground without warning. As a result, the valve leaked of sewage. The contact independently replaced the valve, the termination cap, and the three inch bayonet and double wack nut. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that, due to the contact not providing proof of the failure before the replacement, they could not assist. …”
NHTSA complaint #11023636, filed 2017-09, 1,000 milesTires: “The contact owns a 2018 Forest River R-Pod equipped with castle rock radial st226 tires, size: st225/75/r15 (na). While driving approximately 66 MPH, the rear passenger side axial tire suddenly blew out. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The tire and vehicle failure mileage was 2,200. The VIN and DOT number were unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #11230672, filed 2019-07, 2,200 milesOther or unknown: “This is a 2018 Forest River Rpod RPT180 travel trailer, total about 10 trips or 4500 travel mileage. The underneath 2 support carriage beam for the whole structure buckle and bent down due to the manufacturer design/material failure. Both supporting beams above the axle buckle and the passenger side is more sever. On passenger side: there's about 4 inch drop/bent start from the axle; the rear wall frame already separated to the carriage beam; the wheel tilt in and about to loose. On driver side: there's about 1/2 inch bent down right above the axle. …”
NHTSA complaint #11432185, filed 2021-09Suspension: “The contact owns a 2018 Forest River R-Pod Towable. The contact stated while stepping on the RV floor, the contact noticed that the side of the floor located behind the axle was sagging. Additionally, the contact stated that the driver's side outriggers were significantly corroded, fractured, and bent. Additionally, the contact stated that there was less than an inch clearance between the driver's side wheel well and tire, and there was 2-inch clearance between the passenger's side wheel well and the tire. …”
NHTSA complaint #11621800, filed 2024-10Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 1,000 and 2,347 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 20V763000Dec 10, 2020Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer › Plumbing › Sewage/black › Pipe/fittingsCovers: Forest River R-POD 2018–2020
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2020 RPOD travel trailers. The sewer termination bracket may fail, causing the plumbing to drag on the ground or to detach completely.
Recall details for the 2018 Forest River R-POD → · 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.
- 10176160May 15, 2020Equipment. The P-Trap swivel fitting may crack during normal use, potentially allowing water to leak, which may lead to premature degradation of any non-water resistant components.
- 10154772Feb 25, 2019Equipment. The silicone sealant used to seal the vehicle may not adhere to all surfaces as intended. This may allow water to leak into the vehicle.
- 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 R-POD
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 8 | 1,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2020 | 8 | 2,300 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2019 | 9 | 12,500 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2018 | 10 | 2,200 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Forest River R-POD model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2018 Forest River R-POD have?
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2018 Forest River R-POD as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2018 Forest River R-POD is reported most often?
Body and structure is named most often, in 3 complaints (30% of the total), followed by tires with 3.
Has the 2018 Forest River R-POD 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 2018 Forest River R-POD reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 2,200 miles and the middle half falls between 1,000 and 2,347 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.