2017 Forest River Rockwood Problems
- Complaints
- 8filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 1,750miles, 4 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 7campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2017 Forest River Rockwood (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2017 Forest River Rockwood. The part named most often is body and structure, with 2 complaints (25% of the total), followed by suspension (2) and tires (2). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 1,750 miles. NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns 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.
- Body and structure2 25%
- Suspension2 25%
- Tires2 25%
- Wheels2 25%
- Brakes1 13%
- Other or unknown1 13%
Example complaints
Body and structure: “Slide out mechanism in right rear wheel passenger side is installed/built/designed so that part of it's mechanism made of 1/4 steel sticks into the tire of the vehicle. It has cut into the tire as seen in photos (attached) the tire has not been completely destroyed however it continually being cut/damaged by this metal. This travel trailer cannot be used under it current condition due to potential danger involved, not to mention ruining an otherwise new tire. I have contacted the manufacturer regarding this. …”
NHTSA complaint #11033483, filed 2017-10, 160 milesSuspension: “All four locations on my vehicle have FAILED Maryland State Inspection because the weld point between the axle and the mounting bracket have BROKEN. There is no justification for Dexter Axle to sell products with such potentially serious manufacturing defects.”
NHTSA complaint #11523610, filed 2023-05Tires: “The contact owns a 2017 Forest River Rockwood RV equipped with Castle Rock Tires, Tire Line: Radial ST226, Tire Size: 225/75/R15, DOT Number: (N/A). The contact stated while driving 55-60 MPH, the front and rear driver's side tires experienced blowouts. The contact was able to pull to the side of the road. The tires were replaced with a spare tire and a replacement tire. The tires were original tires. Additionally, the contact stated while driving to the residence, the rear passenger's side tire experienced a blowout. …”
NHTSA complaint #11591024, filed 2024-05, 2,500 milesWheels: “While traveling home from camping on I-4, the left rear trailer tire blew. After safely getting to the side of the highway, I discovered the right side tire was also blown on the same axle. I had to put two new tires on my camper. While driving to the tire store to replace the front two tires, a third tire on the right front axle blew. The tires in question are castle rock ( made in china ) st225/75r15 load range d-DOT jult imt 0216. I had exactly 65 PSI in those tires prior to getting on the highway.”
NHTSA complaint #11121244, filed 2018-08, 2,500 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 1,000 and 2,500 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 17V677000Oct 26, 2017Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailerCovers: Forest River Rockwood 2017–2018, Flagstaff 2017–2018
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Rockwood and Flagstaff travel trailers. The slide room arm may contact and damage the passenger side rear tire.
- 17V445000Jul 14, 2017Equipment › Other › LabelsCovers: Forest River Rockwood 2017
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017 Rockwood travel trailers, models RLF8301WS and RLF8301WS-W. The affected vehicles have a Federal Placard with an incorrect ninth place check digit printed on the VIN label. As such, these vehicles…
- 17V235000Apr 7, 2017Equipment › Other › LabelsCovers: Forest River Rockwood 2017, Flagstaff 2017
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017 Rockwood and Flagstaff recreational vehicles. The Federal Placard may indicate an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) of 2,200 lbs when the correct GAWR actually is 3,000 lbs. As such, these…
- 17V172000Mar 14, 2017Equipment › Other › LabelsCovers: Forest River Rockwood 2017, Flagstaff 2017
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017 Flagstaff and Rockwood recreational trailers. The Federal Placard on these vehicles indicates a capacity of 5,000 lbs for each axle, however, each axle actually has a capacity of 4,000 lbs. As such…
- 17V129000Mar 1, 2017Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailerCovers: Forest River Rockwood 2017, Flagstaff 2017
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017 Rockwood and Flagstaff recreational trailers. The slide room mounting bracket on these vehicles may contact the driver side front tire, potentially damaging it and causing tire deflation.
- 16V728000Oct 12, 2016Equipment › Appliance › Air conditionerCovers: Forest River Rockwood 2017, Flagstaff 2017
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2017 Flagstaff and Rockwood trailers equipped with two air conditioners. There is may be excess slack in the wiring harness used in the air conditioner that contains a heating element.
See all 7 recalls for the 2017 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 2017 Forest River Rockwood have?
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2017 Forest River Rockwood as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2017 Forest River Rockwood is reported most often?
Body and structure is named most often, in 2 complaints (25% of the total), followed by suspension with 2.
Has the 2017 Forest River Rockwood been recalled?
NHTSA lists 7 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 2017 Forest River Rockwood reported?
Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 1,750 miles and the middle half falls between 1,000 and 2,500 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.