2016 Forest River Rockwood Problems
- Complaints
- 9filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 1,500miles, 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 2016 Forest River Rockwood (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2016 Forest River Rockwood. The part named most often is electrical system, with 3 complaints (33% of the total), followed by body and structure (3) and other or unknown (2). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 1,500 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year. Body and structure complaints overlap with 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.
- Electrical system3 33%
- Body and structure3 33%
- Other or unknown2 22%
- Suspension2 22%
- Tires1 11%
- Wheels1 11%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “Had 2 blowouts on same tire within 500 miles, the day after we bought it from camping world. This is exactly what happened. Summary: 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 bottom of the floor. Consequence: as a result, the tire may become damaged and possibly blow out which may cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash. …”
NHTSA complaint #11328635, filed 2020-06, 500 milesBody and structure: “The contact owns a 2016 Forest River Rockwood. After driving 60 MPH, the contact observed that the shower panel fractured without warning. The rv trailer was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 1,500.”
NHTSA complaint #10954208, filed 2017-02, 1,500 milesOther or unknown: “I experienced a tire failure on my travel trailer. Ridgway sport st, st225/75r15, DOT # 1kmm16a, manufacture date 2615. I was traveling 63mph, my tire pressure monitoring system showed 53psi. The tire quickly began losing pressure as alerted by my TPMS. Later I examined the tire and found tread separation and single strands of metal poking through the tread. The tread pattern was also distorted. I have pictures and the tire. I want to be reimbursed by the tire manufacture as I need to purchase 4 new tires.”
NHTSA complaint #11103854, filed 2018-06, 30,000 milesSuspension: “Ok purchased this trailer new. After about 1500 miles we had a blowout without knowing it on the front axle passenger side. We discovered it when we pulled into a campground. There was only sidewalls left. We put the spare on and went to a tire store the next day. We replaced the tire and the other side on that axle so the tires would match. We took several short trips around the area and then in the spring of 2017. On the way home with once again about 1500 miles on the new tires the tire minders alerted up that we were losing air in the tire on the front axle passenger side tire. …”
NHTSA complaint #11234295, filed 2019-07, 1,500 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 1,500 and 4,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 20V221000Apr 17, 2020TiresCovers: Forest River Rockwood 2016, Flagstaff 2016
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2016 Rockwood RLT2604WS, WRLT2604WS, Flagstaff FLT26RLWS and WFLT26RLWS recreational trailers. Due to insufficient clearance between the front tire and slide out actuator, the tire may contact the slide…
Recall details for the 2016 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 2016 Forest River Rockwood have?
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2016 Forest River Rockwood as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2016 Forest River Rockwood is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 3 complaints (33% of the total), followed by body and structure with 3.
Has the 2016 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 2016 Forest River Rockwood reported?
Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 1,500 miles and the middle half falls between 1,500 and 4,000 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 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.