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2022 Forest River Cargo MateProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2022 Forest River Cargo Mate, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 23V-182 the manufacturer reports only 90% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Lowest repair rate 90%Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage40kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 23, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2022 Forest River Cargo Mate has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train10
Suspension10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2022 Forest River Cargo Mate recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Forest River.

Best & worst years

2022 vs. every other Cargo Mate year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Cargo Mate median. How we score

'08'19'20'21'22'23
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Cargo Mate owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The contact owned a 2022 Forest River Economy Hauler. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the trailer rear axle detached and separated from the vehicle. The contact stated that the wheels struck another vehicle, while there were ladders, a saw, and a compressor inside the…
Complaint 11726408 · Mar 23, 2026 · 40,000 miles

Own a 2022 Cargo Mate?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.