2021 Forest River Wildwood Problems
- Complaints
- 10filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 4,800miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 10campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2021 Forest River Wildwood (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2021 Forest River Wildwood. The part named most often is tires, with 4 complaints (40% of the total), followed by electrical system (2) and equipment (2). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 4,800 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns and 7 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns and 3 technical service bulletins 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.
- Tires4 40%
- Electrical system2 20%
- Equipment2 20%
- Exterior lighting1 10%
- Other or unknown1 10%
- Body and structure1 10%
- Suspension1 10%
- Wheels1 10%
Example complaints
Tires: “The tire blew out. We noticed it as we were merging onto I65. It could have happened before then. As we have a tandem axel trailer, it was not catastrophic. We have owned the trailer/tires for 13-14 months and have put around 5000 miles on them via monthly trips. I still have the tire and rim. It could have caused a wreck. “No” to all other questions.”
NHTSA complaint #11475113, filed 2022-07Electrical system: “My wife and I went camping to our favorite RV park in Lyndon Station Wisconsin, my sister met us there for a weekend of relaxation and visit. During the first nights stay we were suddenly woke by a smoke filled bedroom/bathroom. Got up and flipped light on and our bedroom was filled with smoke immediately my wife heard a buzzing noise and then the sound of light switch being flipped off hard. I immediately woke my sister up in the front of the coach. Opened the door to get fresh air. Its 1:18 in the morning. Searched frantically for the source, had extinguisher ready. …”
NHTSA complaint #11721864, filed 2026-03Equipment: “The contact owns a 2021 Forest River Wildwood trailer. The contact stated that multiple failures had occurred with the trailer upon purchase. First, he stated that the front strip exterior light located in the front of the trailer would not turn off while driving or while turned off. He also mentioned that the water pump would bypass the check valve and fill up the water tank; due to the failure, the water tank would overflow, and water would then leak out of the trailer. The contact also stated that the plastic fenders over each of the tires on the trailer had begun to crack. …”
NHTSA complaint #11442855, filed 2021-12Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 4,800 and 4,800 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…
- 22V729000Sep 30, 2022Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer › Plumbing › Potable water › Storage tankCovers: Forest River Wildwood 2021–2022, Salem 2021–2022, Ozark 2021–2022
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Salem, Wildwood, and Ozark travel trailers. The fresh water tank may dislodge from the vehicle and fall to the ground when full or overfilled.
- 22V562000Aug 2, 2022Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailerCovers: Forest River Wildwood 2021–2022, Salem 2021–2022
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Salem and Wildwood fifth wheel travel trailers. The awning rail may not be attached to a backer in the sidewall, which can allow the awning to detach while the vehicle is in motion.
- 22V243000Apr 13, 2022Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer › Lpg systems › Lines and fittingsCovers: Forest River Wildwood 2021–2022, Coachmen Leprechaun 2021–2023, Forest River Rockwood 2021–2022 +35 more
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Coachmen Adrenaline, Apex, Catalina, Freedom Express, Spirit, East to West Alta, Della Terra, Silver Lake, Forest River Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Columbus, Flagstaff, Impression, Ozark, Rockwood…
- 21V745000Sep 24, 2021Equipment › Other › LabelsCovers: Forest River Wildwood 2021–2022, Salem 2021–2022
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Salem and Wildwood fifth wheel trailers. The Federal Placard lists a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) that exceeds the load carrying capacity of the pin box, which could result in an…
- 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.
See all 10 recalls for the 2021 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. 7 on record; the latest 7 are shown.
- 11007638Sep 10, 2024Other or unknown. Reference document in the event a dealer needs to inspect an "in wall slide mechanism".
- 10202762Oct 29, 2021Equipment, Electrical system. Generic instructions for Xantrex - Freedom X Inverter Configuration "Adjusting Feature Settings in Configuration Model".
- 10199637Aug 2, 2021Electrical system. As per Lippert Components Technical Service Bulletin 11-004-21. The slide room actuator was assembled incorrectly, which may cause the room to become stuck in the out position and prevent from fully…
- 10199160Jul 13, 2021Equipment. How to change a LCI Schwinteck Slide Mechanism.
- 10193872May 19, 2021Wheels. It was discovered that the manufacturing plant did not cut a stress relief line in the upper deck Driver Side and in on certain models, Passenger Side under the slide room(s). The upper deck in the…
- 10190120Apr 7, 2021Body and structure. Rear wall backer locations for installation of rear ladders at dealerships.
- 10178902Aug 27, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. The thermostat is wired incorrectly at the air conditioning control box located at the ceiling assembly. This condition will cause the fan to not run when using the low setting only. However, the…
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 2021 Forest River Wildwood have?
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2021 Forest River Wildwood as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2021 Forest River Wildwood is reported most often?
Tires is named most often, in 4 complaints (40% of the total), followed by electrical system with 2.
Has the 2021 Forest River Wildwood been recalled?
NHTSA lists 10 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 2021 Forest River Wildwood reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 4,800 miles and the middle half falls between 4,800 and 4,800 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.