repaired · 2026 Q2
120/240 vac electrical system: charger low voltage battery
Risk. A loose wire can cause a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
2005 Forest River Cedar CreekProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2005 Forest River Cedar Creek, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-756 the manufacturer reports only 8% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 4, 2024. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2005 Forest River Cedar Creek has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Suspension
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2005 Forest River Cedar Creek 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.
repaired · 2020 Q4
Equipment
Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
no report yet
no report yet
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
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
2005 vs. every other Cedar Creek 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 Cedar Creek median. How we score
'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26'27
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Cedar Creek owners report
Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FOREST RIVER CEDAR CREEK FIFTH WHEEL RV. THE AXLE HAS A SPINDLE THAT WAS MISALIGNED. THIS CONDITION CAUSED SEVERE TIRE FAILURE ON ALL FOUR TIRES. THE FOREST RIVER MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, AND HE WAS REFERRED TO AL-KO COBAR CORPORATION. HE WAS ADVISED BY A…
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