2021 Forest River Vengeance Problems
- Complaints
- 7filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 3,500miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2021 Forest River Vengeance (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2021 Forest River Vengeance. The part named most often is tires, with 3 complaints (43% of the total), followed by equipment (2) and body and structure (2). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 3,500 miles. Of all complaints, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 3 technical service bulletins for this model year. Equipment complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the lines and fittings 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.
- Tires3 43%
- Equipment2 29%
- Body and structure2 29%
- Electrical system1 14%
- Suspension1 14%
Example complaints
Tires: “The contact owns Sailun tires, Tire Line: Sailun, Tire Size: 235/85/R16, DOT Number: 1YJ216. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21T018000 (Tires) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue but did not provide any assistance. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue but did not return the contact's phone calls. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.”
NHTSA complaint #11447831, filed 2022-01Equipment: “Well after i tried to see if there was any warranty on my fifth-wheel. I contacted BAL industries. They where very helpful. After purchasing a new landing leg with motor along with a new brain for the auto leveling system. I then calibrated all legs and tried to auto level the trailer. It actually worked. Fast forward a week later big camping trip for four days. well got to where we are camping and once again only one landing gear leg worked. the other one just make a popping noise. Mind you it was still on my truck. tried turning on and off multiple time and even rechecked each leg. …”
NHTSA complaint #11480549, filed 2022-08Body and structure: “The contact owns a 2021 Forest River Vengeance trailer. The contact had detached the travel trailer from his truck and was attempting to level the travel trailer when the trailer collapsed. The contact stated that the two front pull pins were faulty. The contact replaced the faulty parts himself. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 2,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11408203, filed 2021-04, 2,000 milesElectrical system: “The contact owns a 2021 Forest River Vengeance. The contact stated while attempting to attach the trailer to his vehicle, the right landing gear leg extended and started to lift up, however, the left landing gear leg went inward and fractured. The vehicle then fell on the left side. The independent mechanic diagnosed that the left landing gear leg was significantly smaller than needed, causing the failure while attempting to lift the trailer. The independent mechanic replaced the left side landing gear leg however, the right landing gear leg became inoperable. …”
NHTSA complaint #11466198, filed 2022-05Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 2,000 and 5,000 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 Vengeance 2021–2022, Coachmen Leprechaun 2021–2023, Forest River Rockwood 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…
- 20V382000Jul 1, 2020Equipment › Mechanical › Integrated jack/leveler/stabilizerCovers: Forest River Vengeance 2020–2021
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Vengeance trailers, models VGF351A13-81, VGF371A13-81, VGF383V16-81 and VGF4007V-81. The fifth-wheel landing legs may not be seated properly with enough space between the brackets which are…
Recall details for the 2021 Forest River Vengeance → · 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.
- 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…
- 10199155Jul 12, 2021Electrical system. This document supports all 2021 Soft Side Truck Camper and 2021 Rogue Truck Camper manufactured with a "X-Lift Mechanism".
- 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…
Other model years of the Forest River Vengeance
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7 | 3,500 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2016 | 5 | 4,000 | 5 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Forest River Vengeance model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2021 Forest River Vengeance have?
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2021 Forest River Vengeance as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2021 Forest River Vengeance is reported most often?
Tires is named most often, in 3 complaints (43% of the total), followed by equipment with 2.
Has the 2021 Forest River Vengeance been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 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 Vengeance reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 3,500 miles and the middle half falls between 2,000 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 27, 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.