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2003 Forest River Salem Electrical system Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
13%of 8 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the electrical system of the 2003 Forest River Salem, 13% of the 8 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The contact owns a 2003 Forest River Salem. The contact smelled smoke in his fifth wheel trailer. He detected smoke and immediately went outside to disconnect the wires. The fire department was not called and the dealer was not notified. No other vehicle information was applicable.”

NHTSA complaint #10217290, filed 2008-02

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025240%
2022323%
2020325%
2018233%
2016222%
2015225%
2003113%

Other parts of the 2003 Forest River Salem

Equipment
3 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Tires
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2003 Forest River Salem

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology