2010 Forest River Wildcat Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 57%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the suspension of the 2010 Forest River Wildcat, 57% of the 7 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 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 trailer blew tires on opposite sides traveling on I-35 in a straight direction, in one week. Repair service said that the bearing had failed with no replacements available new axles would need purchased. I found replacement bearings and now the service provider says the hubs are bad. Manufacturer says they don't have a recall set-up but will sale axles two for one. Forums are show this as a problem experienced by many. This is why lippert has discontinued replacement parts.”
NHTSA complaint #10778860, filed 2015-09, 1,500 miles“Two component issues on 2010 Forest River 31THSB 1 - Lippert axle hub brake drum failure. Multiple failures of these axles and Lippert have not issued a recall. My trailer lost the wheel from the axle, with the brake drum still attached to the wheel. Fortunately, we were not traveling at highway speed. Tire rolled underneath the trail causing damage to the side and underside of trailer. Lippert are aware of these constant axle failures and their solution is to sell you two axles for the price of one. 3-to-4-week delivery! …”
NHTSA complaint #11442125, filed 2021-11“Cpsc#i11c0582a. 2010 Forest River Wildcat trailer. Consumer stated the rear axle hub caught fire and the face of the hub completely came apart. The consumer stated the part that came off, was the part that held the lug bolts to which the tire was attached.”
NHTSA complaint #10444211, filed 2012-01“Cpsc#i11b0689a. Fifth wheel trailer. Consumer stated the wheel hub caught fire on the interstate and the wheel came off. ...update 01/20/12 the axles were replaced. Updated 03/21/12”
NHTSA complaint #10442971, filed 2012-01Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2010 Forest River Wildcat
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Forest River Wildcat
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.
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