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Forest River VibeModel year report

2016 Forest River Vibe Problems

Complaints
5filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
3,250miles, 4 complaints with mileage
Recalls
4campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2016 Forest River Vibe (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2016 Forest River Vibe. The part named most often is equipment, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by body and structure (2) and suspension (2). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 3,250 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Equipment complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the lpg systems 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.

Example complaints

Equipment: “Support bracket holding 60 gallon fresh water tank broke causing tank to fall out of the bottom of trailer. Vehicle was in motion being towed. If it did DOT hang upon a corner of the trailer it would of fell completely out cause a potential collision hazard.”

NHTSA complaint #11004967, filed 2017-07, 100 miles

Body and structure: “The contact's son owns a 2016 Forest River VIBE Trailer. The contact stated that while the RV was parked, the son became aware that the tank cover underneath the trailer displayed an abnormal bulge. The son inspected the RV and noticed that the tanks underneath the trailer were excessively expanded. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The contact referenced an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not associated with a recall related to the failure. The trailer was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure.”

NHTSA complaint #11747274, filed 2026-06

Suspension: “Trailer is rated at 9600# has 4400# axles installed. Springs, shackles and bolts have been replaced. Latest failure was a hub break while underway causing left rear wheel to lockup. I believe this is due to under engineering as the parts im replacing are for a 3500# axle when looking up part numbers. This makes max trailer load 7000#”

NHTSA complaint #11364438, filed 2020-10, 6,000 miles

Other or unknown: “This travel trailer caught fire in our driveway and burnt. No appliances were on. There have been 3 fire investigators that have search for the cause and haven't been able to identify how or why it burnt. We owned the tt for around 550 days, it was in the repair shop for around 150 days and we used it for 30 days. Because the investigators could not identify the absolute cause of the fire, the manufacturer claims that they are not at fault. Trailers do not spontaneously combust unless there is a defect in the materials or workmanship.”

NHTSA complaint #11139573, filed 2018-10, 1,500 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 1,500 and 5,000 miles.

100%0–100%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (4 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 3,250 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2016 Forest River Vibe → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2016 Forest River Vibe.

Other model years of the Forest River Vibe

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20195—2———Not enough data
201653,2504———Not enough data

All Forest River Vibe model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2016 Forest River Vibe have?

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2016 Forest River Vibe as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2016 Forest River Vibe is reported most often?

Equipment is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by body and structure with 2.

Has the 2016 Forest River Vibe been recalled?

NHTSA lists 4 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 2016 Forest River Vibe reported?

Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 3,250 miles and the middle half falls between 1,500 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.