2017 Forest River Wildwood Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 9campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2017 Forest River Wildwood (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2017 Forest River Wildwood. The part named most often is equipment, with 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by body and structure (2) and other or unknown (1). Of all complaints, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year. Equipment complaints overlap with 6 recall campaigns covering the labels and 1 technical service bulletin 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.
- Equipment3 60%
- Body and structure2 40%
- Other or unknown1 20%
Example complaints
Body and structure: “The camper was parked in a campground on a gravel campsite. The fresh water tank was being filled when it dropped to the ground because the support beam bent and was not fastened to the frame correctly. Neither our extended warranty or camper insurance will cover as they state it is a manufacture defect.”
NHTSA complaint #11407884, filed 2021-04Complaints 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…
- 17V282000Apr 26, 2017TiresCovers: Forest River Wildwood 2017–2018, Sanibel 2017–2018, Wildcat 2017–2018 +4 more
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Salem, Wildwood, XLR, Sanibel, Wildcat, Vengeance, Chaparral Lite and Columbus recreational trailers. The Federal Placard may inaccurately list the tire and rim combinations that are installed…
- 17V218000Mar 31, 2017Equipment › Other › LabelsCovers: Forest River Wildwood 2017, Salem 2017
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017 Salem and Wildwood recreational vehicles. The Federal Placard on these vehicles incorrectly lists the Gross Axle Weight Rating capacity (GAWR) being 5,080 lbs, when the axles actually have a…
See all 9 recalls for the 2017 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 2017 Forest River Wildwood have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2017 Forest River Wildwood as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2017 Forest River Wildwood is reported most often?
Equipment is named most often, in 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by body and structure with 2.
Has the 2017 Forest River Wildwood been recalled?
NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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.