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Forest River R-PODModel year report

2019 Forest River R-POD Problems

Complaints
9filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
12,500miles, 3 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2019 Forest River R-POD (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2019 Forest River R-POD. The part named most often is body and structure, with 6 complaints (67% of the total), followed by electrical system (2) and tires (2). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 12,500 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 5 technical service bulletins for this model year. Body and structure complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the fuses and circuit breakers 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.

Example complaints

Body and structure: “The contact owns a 2019 Forest River R-Pod Towable. The contact stated that while the trailer was being inspected, the contact was informed that there were fractures in the frame of the underbody of the trailer. The fractures were primarily towards the rear end of the trailer. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11731301, filed 2026-04, 35,000 miles

Electrical system: “The camper was not in use sitting stored with AC running brand new. Caught fire. Has not been used as it was purchased right before covid 19. Ac was on to keep out mold. Nothing else was on or being used unit was plugged in for 7 days before it caught on fire. Plugged into the house electric using the factory cable that came with it. Possible safety issue as looking through public groups and this seems to be a common issue with the 2019 R-Pod 190. Unit was brand new we are very lucky that we were not using the camper I do not want to see anyone get hurt we did receive a police report”

NHTSA complaint #11352206, filed 2020-08, 1,000 miles

Tires: “r-pod travel trailer tire, ST225/75R15, blew out. Fortunately, we were not on the road. Returned home to see the tire had exploded during our absence. Only read on an online forum about the problems others have had with this brand of tire installed by the manufacturer. The load rating of this tire D is not sufficient for this travel trailer even at the maximum pressure of 65 psi. Last used 6 weeks ago and there were no visible tire distortions indicating a rubber/belt defect or separation. This tire has always been maintained at 65 psi.”

NHTSA complaint #11486299, filed 2022-09

Mileage 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 35,000 miles.

33%0–1033%10–2533%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (3 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 12,500 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

202022021220222202422026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2019 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. 5 on record; the latest 5 are shown.

Other model years of the Forest River R-POD

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
202181,0000———Not enough data
202082,3003———Not enough data
2019912,5002———Not enough data
2018102,2001———Not enough data

All Forest River R-POD model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2019 Forest River R-POD have?

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2019 Forest River R-POD as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2019 Forest River R-POD is reported most often?

Body and structure is named most often, in 6 complaints (67% of the total), followed by electrical system with 2.

Has the 2019 Forest River R-POD been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 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 2019 Forest River R-POD reported?

Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 12,500 miles and the middle half falls between 1,000 and 35,000 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.