2013 Forest River Rockwood Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 2,000miles, 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 2013 Forest River Rockwood (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2013 Forest River Rockwood. The part named most often is equipment, with 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by wheels (2) and brakes (1). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 2,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 5 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year. Equipment complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 1 technical service bulletin 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.
- Equipment2 33%
- Wheels2 33%
- Brakes1 17%
- Body and structure1 17%
- Suspension1 17%
Example complaints
Wheels: “We purchased new a 2013 Rockwood travel trailer (model 8329ss), the trailer is out of warranty but noticed that the 4 tires were rubbing on the underside of the trailer, most likely when going over bumps. We did notice after we took delivery that the clearance between the tires and the bottom of the trailer was very close, but thought it was designed with this clearance. Now time has gone by and we went to purchase new tires (trailer only has maybe 7,000 miles on it) and noticed that the tires have been rubbing. …”
NHTSA complaint #10937596, filed 2016-12, 7,000 milesBrakes: “2013 Rockwood freedom. Consumer writes in the regards to brakes locked during towing. The consumer stated smoke emitted from the trailer brakes. The brakes were so hot that grease was oozing from the bearings. The consumer also found the brake lanyard was disengaged. The consumer was informed the backing plate, hub needed to be replaced. Also, the bearings needed to be repacked. The consumer was informed the brake lanyard disengaged which caused the trailer brakes to lock up, was due to a piece of road debris hitting the cable.”
NHTSA complaint #10680192, filed 2015-03Body and structure: “We filled the fresh water tank for a camping trip. When traveling down the highway and making lane changes or cornering the trailer would start to sway, I would hit the trailer brakes to get it back under control. The trailer started to sway again and I lost control, this time rolling the truck and trailer. I noticed the fresh water tank was located at the rear bumber. I feel the water swatching around in the un baffeled tank caused the trailer to sway out of control. …”
NHTSA complaint #10592218, filed 2014-05, 100 milesMileage 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 100 and 7,000 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…
- 13V203000May 17, 2013EquipmentCovers: Forest River Rockwood 2013–2014, Wildwood 2013–2014, Sandstorm 2013–2014 +35 more
Forest River is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Forest River models Blue Ridge, Cardinal, Cherokee, Columbus, EVO, Georgetown, Flagstaff, Forester, Lexington, Puma, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandpiper, Sandstorm, Sierra, Stealth, Sunseeker, Wildcat…
Recall details for the 2013 Forest River Rockwood → · 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. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.
- 10199316Jul 19, 2021Body and structure, Equipment. Helpful document to remove and replace a flush floor slideroom box/floor.
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 2013 Forest River Rockwood have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2013 Forest River Rockwood as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2013 Forest River Rockwood is reported most often?
Equipment is named most often, in 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by wheels with 2.
Has the 2013 Forest River Rockwood 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 2013 Forest River Rockwood reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 2,000 miles and the middle half falls between 100 and 7,000 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 30, 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.