2021 Forest River Rockwood Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 100miles, 5 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 3campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2021 Forest River Rockwood (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2021 Forest River Rockwood. The part named most often is equipment, with 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by body and structure (2) and wheels (2). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 100 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 9 technical service bulletins for this model year. Equipment complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the lines and fittings and 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Body and structure complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 4 technical service bulletins 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%
- Body and structure2 33%
- Wheels2 33%
- Other or unknown1 17%
Example complaints
Equipment: “The contact owns a 2021 Forest River Rockwood RV. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH on the freeway, the RV was driven to a rest stop where it was discovered that the air conditioning unit had dislodged from the roof of the RV. The RV was taken to the local dealer where it was determined that the bolts used to secure the air conditioning unit to the top of the RV had failed. The RV was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 800.”
NHTSA complaint #11450741, filed 2022-02, 800 milesWheels: “I wanted to bring something to your attention, (I sent this to the manufacturer with no response) I just purchased the above camper trailer on october 3, 2020, took it to get the tires balanced on october 6, 2020, when the tech started to balance the first tire, the tech could hear something moving inside the tire, so I asked him to take the tire off and see what it was. …”
NHTSA complaint #11364447, filed 2020-10, 40 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 65 and 800 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 22V243000Apr 13, 2022Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer › Lpg systems › Lines and fittingsCovers: Forest River Rockwood 2021–2022, Coachmen Leprechaun 2021–2023, Forest River Cedar Creek 2021–2022 +35 more
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Coachmen Adrenaline, Apex, Catalina, Freedom Express, Spirit, East to West Alta, Della Terra, Silver Lake, Forest River Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Columbus, Flagstaff, Impression, Ozark, Rockwood…
- 21V236000Apr 5, 2021Body and structureCovers: Forest River Rockwood 2021, Flagstaff 2021
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Forest River Rockwood and Flagstaff fifth wheels recreational vehicles. The pin box may be under-rated for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of the vehicle.
- 20V376000Jun 26, 2020Equipment › Other › LabelsCovers: Forest River Rockwood 2020–2021
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Rockwood trailers, model RLT2205S-W. The Federal Placard indicates an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
Recall details for the 2021 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. 9 on record; the latest 9 are shown.
- 10214867Jul 1, 2022Equipment. The Wi-Fi Ranger Teton Wi-Fi Booster Hood/Cover may develop cracks.
- 10209362Mar 28, 2022Body and structure. This document is intended to aid customers and dealers in locating TV backers in the exterior side walls of the vehicle and interior walls of the vehicle in order to successfully mount a TV.
- 10199904Aug 4, 2021Electrical system. Document indicating the general location of the Lippert Components - One Control box in the vehicle.
- 10199637Aug 2, 2021Electrical system. As per Lippert Components Technical Service Bulletin 11-004-21. The slide room actuator was assembled incorrectly, which may cause the room to become stuck in the out position and prevent from fully…
- 10199316Jul 19, 2021Equipment, Body and structure. Helpful document to remove and replace a flush floor slideroom box/floor.
- 10193872May 19, 2021Wheels. It was discovered that the manufacturing plant did not cut a stress relief line in the upper deck Driver Side and in on certain models, Passenger Side under the slide room(s). The upper deck in the…
- 10187556Feb 24, 2021Body and structure. The pocket door header is missing a backer.
- 10181763Oct 26, 2020Tires. The Spare Tire size is listed incorrectly on the Federal Placard. The Federal Placard on your vehicle lists the spare tire as a ST205/75R15D but the actual spare tire size is a ST225/75R15D.
- 10177399Jul 17, 2020Equipment, Body and structure. The sidewall-mounted rail used to hang the griddle bracket and griddle from was mounted to low. The wheel fender interferes with and does not allow the griddle bracket to rest against the vehicle as…
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 2021 Forest River Rockwood have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2021 Forest River Rockwood as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2021 Forest River Rockwood is reported most often?
Equipment is named most often, in 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by body and structure with 2.
Has the 2021 Forest River Rockwood been recalled?
NHTSA lists 3 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 2021 Forest River Rockwood reported?
Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 100 miles and the middle half falls between 65 and 800 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 28, 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.