2016 Forest River Wildwood Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 1,000miles, 3 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 7campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2016 Forest River Wildwood (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2016 Forest River Wildwood. The part named most often is body and structure, with 4 complaints (80% of the total), followed by electrical system (1) and tires (1). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 1,000 miles. NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns 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.
- Body and structure4 80%
- Electrical system1 20%
- Tires1 20%
Example complaints
Body and structure: “I was traveling at 60 MPH on highway 87 north of great falls mt. At about 4:40 in the afternoon on september 4th 2020, the tread of rear tire on the drivers side of my 2016 Forest River travel trailer came apart from the rest of the tire. …”
NHTSA complaint #11353591, filed 2020-09, 20 milesElectrical system: “We were proceeding south on I-5 just south of san clemente, ca, 55mph in slow (rt) lane pulling our 5th wheel. Tire (rt. Rr of tandem trailer) blew. I heard it and felt it right away pulled over to shoulder as quickly as I could safely, it took about 200 yds. Found that tread had partially blown off and wrapped itself tightly around the axle between the leaf spring bracket and the brake shoe plate causing the wheel to be unable to rotate and damaging the rim from dragging on the pavement. We were only 21 miles from our home from which we began our trip. …”
NHTSA complaint #10950336, filed 2017-02, 2,500 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 20 and 2,500 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 25V682000Oct 10, 2025Electrical system › WiringCovers: Forest River Wildwood 2016–2026, Salem 2016–2026, Aurora 2025–2026 +3 more
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Forest River Aurora, Coachmen Catalina, 2026 Coachmen Viking, Coachmen Clipper, 2016-2026 Wildwood, and Salem recreational trailers. The distribution panel wire may be connected to the battery…
- 18V550000Aug 21, 2018Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v batteryCovers: Forest River Wildwood 2014–2019, Salem 2014–2019, Wildcat 2014–2019 +2 more
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Forest River Salem, Wildcat Maxx, Wildwood, Vibe, and Rainier recreational trailers. The break-away safety switch may not have been wired to a constant power source, and, as a result, the…
- 18V436000Jun 27, 2018Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailerCovers: Forest River Wildwood 2016–2018, Salem 2016–2019
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Forest River Wildwood, and 2016-2019 Forest River Salem recreational trailers. The outside auxiliary shower faucet cover may cover the water heater exhaust panel when opened.
- 17V756000Nov 22, 2017EquipmentCovers: Forest River Wildwood 2003–2018, Sandpiper 2003–2018, Salem 2003–2018 +23 more
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2003-2018 Forest River Berkshire, Charleston, Rockport, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Riverstone, Salem, Sandpiper, Sierra, Vengeance, Wildcat, Wildwood, XLR Boost, Cargo Mate, Continental Cargo, motorhomes…
- 15V831000Dec 10, 2015Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer › Lpg systemsCovers: Forest River Wildwood 2016, Salem 2016, Sandstorm 2016 +3 more
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Evo, Salem, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Stealth, and Wildwood recreational trailers. The affected vehicles were mistakenly not equipped with a carbon monoxide detector to warn occupants of…
- 15V359000Jun 9, 2015Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assemblyCovers: Forest River Wildwood 2016, Salem 2016, R-POD 2016 +8 more
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Evo, Salem, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Stealth, Wildwood, Cherokee Grey Wolf, Wildcat Maxx, Vibe, R-Pod, and Surveyor trailers. In the affected trailers, the studs that are used to attach the…
See all 7 recalls for the 2016 Forest River Wildwood → · 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. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.
- 10178433Aug 5, 2020Equipment. This is a document that describes how to take the required photos to assess the slideroom mechanism for adjustment and function.
Other model years of the Forest River Wildwood
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 9 | 175 | 7 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2021 | 10 | 4,800 | 10 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2019 | 5 | 300 | 11 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2018 | 11 | 3,000 | 8 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2017 | 5 | — | 9 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2016 | 5 | 1,000 | 7 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2014 | 8 | 1,250 | 4 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2013 | 5 | 700 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2008 | 7 | 250 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2002 | 5 | 9,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 10 | 2,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Forest River Wildwood model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2016 Forest River Wildwood have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2016 Forest River Wildwood as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2016 Forest River Wildwood is reported most often?
Body and structure is named most often, in 4 complaints (80% of the total), followed by electrical system with 1.
Has the 2016 Forest River Wildwood been recalled?
NHTSA lists 7 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 Wildwood reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 1,000 miles and the middle half falls between 20 and 2,500 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 28, 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.