2005 Forest River Travel Trailer Problems
- Complaints
- 21filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 3,000miles, 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 2005 Forest River Travel Trailer (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 21 consumer complaints for the 2005 Forest River Travel Trailer. The part named most often is suspension, with 6 complaints (29% of the total), followed by body and structure (5) and tires (5). 9 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 3,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 2 an injury, 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.
- Suspension6 29%
- Body and structure5 24%
- Tires5 24%
- Other or unknown4 19%
- Equipment2 9.5%
- Wheels2 9.5%
Example complaints
Suspension: “Had operated surveyor Travel Trailer, by Forest River, for two years, accumulating about 10,000 miles of service. On trip this summer we noticed on 6/24/06, one tire was worn down on inside surface, to the point where the steel cable was visible (photos available). Replaced tire. Further on the trip on 7/2/06 we noted that another tire was worn smooth on the inside 2 to 3 inches. Replaced tire. On 7/8/06 we noticed that the tire installed on 6/24/06 was already wearing smooth on the inside after traveling only 1,400 miles. Replace this tire. …”
NHTSA complaint #10174097, filed 2006-11, 10,000 milesBody and structure: “At about 3:00 pm on the 29th of july, 2009 my wife myself and two grandchildren departed our home in bel aire, ks destined for taylor park, co. We were driving our 2002 ford e-350 van with v-10, towing a work and play trailer made by Forest River (frame by lipert components). This trailer contained a honda rincon 4-wheeler loaded directly over the tandem axles and 5000 watt honda generator loaded just behind it. In the very rear was a high chair, garden hose and several lawn chairs. Near the front of the trailer in the closet there were shirts and coats. …”
NHTSA complaint #10321349, filed 2010-03, 1,600 milesTires: “The contact owns a 2005 Forest River Travel Trailer. While driving 55 MPH, the passenger side rear tire blew out. The spare was placed on the vehicle. The braces were damaged. The rear driver side tire had blown out twice before. The make and model of the tires were unknown, but the tire size was st22575r15. The contact conducted his own investigation and determined that the axles cannot support the weight of the vehicle. The vehicle is 11,500 lbs. And the axles are only rated for 5,080 lbs. The tires can only hold 2,540 lbs. A piece. The current and failure mileages were 3,000. …”
NHTSA complaint #10199538, filed 2007-08, 3,000 milesOther or unknown: “I purchased a 2005 lexington motorhome from a dealer in san diego, california which was manufactoured by forest rive, inc. I started a trip around the country and shortly into my trip I discovered that apparently due to a design defect, under the motorhome slideout 4 holes allow carbon monoxide into the cabin. At first the carbon monoxide came from the generator exhaust but later we discovered that another vehicle parked next to the motorhome also presented a problem. Measurments of over 450ppm where registered on the co2 alarm. …”
NHTSA complaint #10118643, filed 2005-04, 5,000 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 2,400 and 5,000 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 2005 Forest River Travel Trailer → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2005 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 2005 Forest River Travel Trailer have?
NHTSA recorded 21 consumer complaints for the 2005 Forest River Travel Trailer as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2005 Forest River Travel Trailer is reported most often?
Suspension is named most often, in 6 complaints (29% of the total), followed by body and structure with 5.
Has the 2005 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 2005 Forest River Travel Trailer reported?
Among the 9 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 3,000 miles and the middle half falls between 2,400 and 5,000 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.