2004 Forest River Travel Trailer Problems
- Complaints
- 19filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 4,000miles, 9 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2004 Forest River Travel Trailer (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 19 consumer complaints for the 2004 Forest River Travel Trailer. The part named most often is tires, with 11 complaints (58% of the total), followed by body and structure (5) and suspension (4). 9 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 4,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
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.
- Tires11 58%
- Body and structure5 26%
- Suspension4 21%
- Equipment1 5.3%
Example complaints
Tires: “I purchased a 2004 f37 sandpiper fifthwheel toy hauler with carlisle 235/85/16 load rating e tires. Less than 2,000 miles on trailer and never over 350 mile trips. I have had two tires go flat in two separate 70 mile camping trips. I notified the dealer I purchased the trailer from about the incident and they forwarded the complaint to the manufature who stated the problem is not the weight of the trailer and did nothing about the flats (Forest River). …”
NHTSA complaint #10191873, filed 2007-05, 2,000 milesBody and structure: “The contact stated while pulling the 5th wheel trailer 20 MPH, the pin box sheered. As a result the trailer collapsed onto the truck and caused a separation between the trailer and the truck. Both the trailer and truck sustained significant damage; however no injuries occurred. The trailer was towed to an independent repair shop, repairs were made. The manufacturer was alerted. Updated 3/28/2006 -”
NHTSA complaint #10152219, filed 2006-03, 12,000 milesSuspension: “We own a 2004 cedar creek 5th wheel. Excessive tire wear on the inside tires indicated an axle problem. Also kober refused to replace their bad axles or replace the worn tires. Fortunately, we noticed the failure prior to being involved in a blowout or accident. The manufacturer of our 5th wheel, cedar creek, took it upon themselves to replace the axles and tires. Also kober has known of this issue for a number of years now and continues to deny their faulty axles! Janesville rv service did the repairs to replace the axles. …”
NHTSA complaint #10199334, filed 2007-08, 5,000 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “Imminent blowout averted on 2004 Forest River sandpiper Travel Trailer, which was manufactured with alko-kobler axles. The inside of the front tire on the driver's side was worn smooth, and the rear tire also had evidence of wear. Tires have approximately 4,000 miles on them. This was noted when winterizing last fall, so we brought it into arlington rv sales as soon as we uncovered the camper this spring, not taking any chances on driving it for pleasure. Service technician indicated that axles were bent. …”
NHTSA complaint #10190437, filed 2007-05, 4,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 9 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 3,000 and 4,500 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
- 05V121000Mar 30, 2005Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studsCovers: Forest River Travel Trailer 2004–2005
On certain travel trailers that use aluminum wheels, the lug bolts and wheels can come off.
Recall details for the 2004 Forest River Travel Trailer → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2004 Forest River Travel Trailer.
Other model years of the Forest River Travel Trailer
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 21 | 3,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2004 | 19 | 4,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Stable |
All Forest River Travel Trailer model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2004 Forest River Travel Trailer have?
NHTSA recorded 19 consumer complaints for the 2004 Forest River Travel Trailer as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2004 Forest River Travel Trailer is reported most often?
Tires is named most often, in 11 complaints (58% of the total), followed by body and structure with 5.
Has the 2004 Forest River Travel Trailer 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 2004 Forest River Travel Trailer reported?
Among the 9 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 4,000 miles and the middle half falls between 3,000 and 4,500 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 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.