2018 Forest River R-POD Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 30%of 10 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the body and structure of the 2018 Forest River R-POD, 30% of the 10 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 miles“The contact owns a 2018 Forest River R-Pod. The contact stated that the bracket detached from the trailer. The contact temporarily repaired the failure with a screw to hold the bracket together. The vehicle was not yet diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not contacted. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 20v763000 (equipment) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure.”
NHTSA complaint #11400205, filed 2021-03Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2018 Forest River R-POD
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Forest River R-POD
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.
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