2018 Forest River Rockwood Problems
- Complaints
- 10filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 6,000miles, 3 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 6campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2018 Forest River Rockwood (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2018 Forest River Rockwood. The part named most often is body and structure, with 6 complaints (60% of the total), followed by tires (4). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 6,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns and 3 technical service bulletins 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 structure6 60%
- Tires4 40%
Example complaints
Body and structure: “While driving through a parking lot, the gray wastewater tank of the travel trailer fell off out from under the frame. One of the crossbars supporting the tank perpendicularly had failed. The tank, 7ft steel support (approx 15lbs), and other plastic piping components simply fell off from this failure and could have caused a catastrophic incident had this occurred at speed or on a major highway. It appears that the supporting straps or other steel elements found on the freshwater tank to help with extra support are not being included for the gray or black water tanks.”
NHTSA complaint #11388230, filed 2021-01, 15,000 milesTires: “Tire size ST225/75/R15 On 7/16/2020 we were travelling and our passenger tire blew causing damage to the side of our trailer. We were on the Antioch Bridge and when we heard the noise we had to travel over a mile to slowly reach a safe area to pull over. When we got home we inspected the other tires and found that another tire had a huge bump on it. We replaced both tires at Les Schwab. We were told that these tires were not recommended to be on a trailer. Then on 7/14/2021 we were travelling on the highway and we heard a loud noise. …”
NHTSA complaint #11425591, filed 2021-07Mileage 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 5,000 and 15,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 19V084000Feb 8, 2019Latches/locks/linkagesCovers: Forest River Rockwood 2018–2019, Flagstaff 2018–2019
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Rockwood and Flagstaff recreational trailers. The bunk bed door latch fasteners that secure the bunk bed door closed may fail, allowing the door to open while moving.
- 18V527000Aug 13, 2018Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailerCovers: Forest River Rockwood 2018, XLR 2018–2019, Forester 2018–2019 +1 more
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Coachmen Work and Play and Adrenaline recreational trailers, 2018-2019 Forest River Forester and XLR recreational trailers and 2018 Forest River Rockwood recreational trailers. The awning may deploy…
- 18V475000Jul 18, 2018Suspension › Front › Wheel bearingCovers: Forest River Rockwood 2018–2019, Flagstaff 2018–2019
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Forest River Rockwood and Flagstaff trailers. The inner wheel bearings may seize, which can cause the trailer wheels to lock-up.
- 18V051000Jan 12, 2018Equipment › Mechanical › Integrated jack/leveler/stabilizerCovers: Forest River Rockwood 2018, XLR 2017–2018, Coachmen Viking 2017–2018 +3 more
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Rockwood and Flagstaff, and Coachmen Freedom Express recreational trailers and 2017-2018 Palomino and XLR ToyHauler and Coachmen Viking recreational trailers equipped with a Smart-Jack model power…
- 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.
- 17V517000Aug 23, 2017Suspension › Rear › Axle › SpindleCovers: Forest River Rockwood 2018, Flagstaff 2018
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Rockwood and Flagstaff recreational trailers equipped with Dexter Axles. The spindle nut on the axles may not have been torqued to the proper specifications.
Recall details for the 2018 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. 3 on record; the latest 3 are shown.
- 10199316Jul 19, 2021Body and structure, Equipment. Helpful document to remove and replace a flush floor slideroom box/floor.
- 10164622Sep 3, 2019Equipment. The under-mount sinks may not have the appropriate amount of retaining clips to keep the sink from falling out of place.
- 10145692Sep 28, 2018Equipment. Per the service bulletin from Dometic ?Dometic Corporation has identified a visual cosmetic defect that has occurred on our Dometic DM2652 refrigerators up in the freezer compartment. This does NOT…
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 2018 Forest River Rockwood have?
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2018 Forest River Rockwood as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2018 Forest River Rockwood is reported most often?
Body and structure is named most often, in 6 complaints (60% of the total), followed by tires with 4.
Has the 2018 Forest River Rockwood been recalled?
NHTSA lists 6 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 2018 Forest River Rockwood reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 6,000 miles and the middle half falls between 5,000 and 15,000 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.