2012 Forest River Rockwood Problems
- Complaints
- 8filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 2,700miles, 7 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 2012 Forest River Rockwood (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2012 Forest River Rockwood. The part named most often is wheels, with 7 complaints (88% of the total), followed by brakes (3) and suspension (3). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 2,700 miles. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 0 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.
- Wheels7 88%
- Brakes3 38%
- Suspension3 38%
- Electrical system2 25%
- Other or unknown2 25%
- Steering1 13%
Example complaints
Wheels: “In ardmore, oklahoma when we stopped for fuel it was brought to our attention by another motorist that grease was leaking from all four hubs of the two axles on our 5th wheel. After staying in ardmore for two days and not being able to get the repairs we needed we had to drive to a service facility in denton, tx where it was determined the brakes were burned off of all four wheels and this had caused the axles to overheat and forced all the grease out of the hubs and it had burned off all the brake wiring as well. …”
NHTSA complaint #10871037, filed 2016-05, 1,000 milesBrakes: “We were on the highway in northern kentucky when a motorist brought to our attention that he saw the grease cap blow off and there was smoke was coming from the right front wheel of the 5th wheel. Upon inspection the mechanic determined that the hub bearing overheated and lost all the grease in the bearing. Upon further inspection the spindle was damaged beyond repair. Replacement of axle was needed. This axle was not available and would have to be manufactured by the company in indiana that made the original axle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10871054, filed 2016-05, 2,000 milesSuspension: “On december 31 we were returning from a trip and were approximately 30 minutes from our home we were flagged down by a motorist at an intersection he indicated that smoke and oil were blowing out of our driver side rear axle on our 5th wheel. We found a safe place to pull over and saw the wheel hub cap was missing and grease was coming out of the wheel hub creating a lot of smoke and heat. You could smell the grease burning inside and outside the rv. Due to the time of day, approximately 5:00 p.m. On new year's eve we could not find a service center open. …”
NHTSA complaint #10871076, filed 2016-05, 5,500 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 2,000 and 3,600 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 13V554000Nov 7, 2013TiresCovers: Forest River Rockwood 2012–2013, Flagstaff 2012–2013, Vlite 2012–2013 +1 more
Forest River is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Rockwood, Windjammer, Vlite and Flagstaff travel trailers manufactured February 3, 2012, through February 4, 2013. When an affected trailer hits a large bump or pot hole, the trailer tire may contact the…
Recall details for the 2012 Forest River Rockwood → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2012 Forest River Rockwood.
Other model years of the Forest River Rockwood
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 12 | — | 4 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2021 | 6 | 100 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2020 | 13 | 2,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2019 | 8 | 3,500 | 5 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2018 | 10 | 6,000 | 6 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2017 | 8 | 1,750 | 7 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2016 | 9 | 1,500 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2015 | 12 | 1,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2014 | 6 | 25,000 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2013 | 6 | 2,000 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2012 | 8 | 2,700 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2003 | 10 | 10,000 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Forest River Rockwood model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2012 Forest River Rockwood have?
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2012 Forest River Rockwood as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2012 Forest River Rockwood is reported most often?
Wheels is named most often, in 7 complaints (88% of the total), followed by brakes with 3.
Has the 2012 Forest River Rockwood 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 2012 Forest River Rockwood reported?
Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 2,700 miles and the middle half falls between 2,000 and 3,600 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 29, 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.