2019 Forest River Wildwood Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 300miles, 3 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 11campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2019 Forest River Wildwood (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2019 Forest River Wildwood. The part named most often is other or unknown, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by brakes (1) and electrical system (1). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 300 miles. NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns and 13 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign 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.
- Other or unknown2 40%
- Brakes1 20%
- Electrical system1 20%
- Tires1 20%
- Wheels1 20%
Example complaints
Other or unknown: “I recently purchased at 2019 Wildwood fsx 280rt. When I towed it empty I had no problems with the trailer. Once loaded with a side by side the trailer became very unstable and swayed greatly from side to side. I stopped and filled the freshwater tank to try and offset the weight to no avail. I had a local rv professional look at the trailer and they advised that the axle placement of this trailer appears to be a cause of concern. I was advised that the axle placement on this unit appears way to far forward and when loaded removes the majority of the tongue weight from the trailer. …”
NHTSA complaint #11209153, filed 2019-05, 50 milesBrakes: “The contact owns a 2020 (na) Forest River Wildwood. While operating the rv and towing a second vehicle, the auto electric brake feature used to stop the towed vehicle malfunctioned. The driver had to manually activate the brake to prevent the towed vehicle from crashing into the rear of the rv. The vehicle was taken to rose city rv (2228 sm 33, rose city, mi) where it was diagnosed that the brake trailer wires were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 300.”
NHTSA complaint #11234729, filed 2019-07, 300 milesElectrical system: “Faulty interior wall separatetion, exterior doors not aligning properly, ground wires in circuit breaker. 12 ground wires melted together. Majority of the ground wires came from the AC unit based off of the diagram. The circuit breaker panel was warped from the burnt wiring. Multiple ground wires screwed into one one ground wire slot. The vehicle was stationary and it was plugged into a 30amp outlet. I used a 30 amp converter with the 50 amp power cable.”
NHTSA complaint #11210096, filed 2019-05, 400 milesTires: “Within the last week, the tire on my camper exploded. It has been sitting winterized since last fall and hasn’t moved. I checked the other three tires and they were all right at 60 psi. I have pictures of the belts coming out of the tire I do not at all feel this is normal for a tire to blow out, sitting still. Upon looking online I also signed a petition for a recall. It seems these tires have a significant blowout problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11518690, filed 2023-04Mileage 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 50 and 400 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…
- 21V621000Aug 9, 2021Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailerCovers: Forest River Wildwood 2019–2021, Salem 2019–2021, Stealth EVO 2020–2021
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Salem, Wildwood and 2020-2021 Stealth EVO travel trailers. The fresh water tank may not be properly secured to the vehicle's frame.
- 20V563000Sep 18, 2020Electrical system › Integrated trailer brake controlCovers: Forest River Wildwood 2018–2021, Salem 2018–2021, Sonoma 2020
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Wildwood, Salem, and 2020 Sonoma travel trailers. The break-away safety switch may not be wired to constant power, which can cause the trailer brakes to not activate in the event of a trailer…
- 20V482000Aug 14, 2020EquipmentCovers: Forest River Wildwood 2019–2021, Salem 2019–2021
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Salem and Wildwood motorhomes. The fresh water tank may not be properly secured to the vehicle's frame.
- 19V079000Feb 11, 2019Equipment › Other › LabelsCovers: Forest River Wildwood 2019
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Forest River Wildwood recreational trailers. The Federal Placard indicates an incorrect front tire pressure of 110 PSI. The correct PSI of the front, rear and spare tires is 80 PSI. As such, these…
- 18V933000Dec 27, 2018Electrical system › WiringCovers: Forest River Wildwood 2019, Salem 2019
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Salem and Wildwood recreational trailers. The power cord hatch is located above the water heater exhaust, possibly resulting in the cord or the hatch melting.
See all 11 recalls for the 2019 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. 13 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 10202762Oct 29, 2021Equipment, Electrical system. Generic instructions for Xantrex - Freedom X Inverter Configuration "Adjusting Feature Settings in Configuration Model".
- 10190120Apr 7, 2021Body and structure. Rear wall backer locations for installation of rear ladders at dealerships.
- 10187520Feb 23, 2021Equipment. Adding Trim to Cover Screw Holes.
- 10178433Aug 5, 2020Equipment. This is a document that describes how to take the required photos to assess the slideroom mechanism for adjustment and function.
- 10169959Feb 3, 2020Equipment. Certain 210RT travel trailer have a direct discharge furnace that will not produce adequate heat through ducts.
- 10167302Nov 1, 2019Body and structure. The 42DL model has a potential of the side wall bowing when the sliderooms are in the deployed position. Add decorative gussets per notice.
- 10165357Sep 24, 2019Equipment, Body and structure. A limited number of units with Alpha Roofing Membrane installed on slide-outs have displayed an adverse reaction in extreme heat conditions where the wiper seal comes into contact with the membrane…
- 10164281Sep 3, 2019Equipment. Certain 260RT travel trailer have a direct discharge furnace that will not produce adequate heat through ducts.
- 10163326Jul 1, 2019Body and structure. As Per Lippert Components; Specific 8800 Series windows installed in your recreational vehicle may potentially leak. The windows will be remedied by a Forest River Dealer.
- 10159261Apr 29, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Body and structure. A limited number of outer dome skylights (V1422CLOD/V1422BROD/V1422WHOD) have displayed cracks soon after installation. Cracks may originate at the flange of the skylight and extend outward. This…
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 2019 Forest River Wildwood have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2019 Forest River Wildwood as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2019 Forest River Wildwood is reported most often?
Other or unknown is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by brakes with 1.
Has the 2019 Forest River Wildwood been recalled?
NHTSA lists 11 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 2019 Forest River Wildwood reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 300 miles and the middle half falls between 50 and 400 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.