repaired · 2025 Q1
Trailer hitches
Risk. A trailer that detaches from the tow vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
2018 Forest River CherokeeProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 14 owner complaints about the 2018 Forest River Cherokee, most often about the wheels. It is covered by 8 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 October 31, 2023. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Forest River Cherokee has problems
14 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
6Wheels
3Tires
2Suspension
2Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
1Firerelated1 crash/fire/injury
1Equipment1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 6 | 0 |
| Tires | 3 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 2 |
| Firerelated | 1 | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
8 recalls
2018 Forest River Cherokee 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 · 2019 Q3
Other: labels
Risk. Due to the incorrect Federal Placard, an operator may overload the vehicle, which may decrease vehicle stability and increase the risk of crash.
repaired · 2022 Q2
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. If the awning arm detaches, it can increase the risk of injury or a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q2
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. A propane leak increases the risk of a fire.
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repaired · 2021 Q2
Exterior lighting
Risk. If the marker lights are in the wrong location or if the reflectors are missing, it can reduce the visibility of the vehicle to other drivers, increasing the…
repaired · 2021 Q2
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. If both wires were connected to same lug, the smaller wire may overheat and fail due to trying to handle a higher load, thereby increasing the risk of an…
repaired · 2025 Q1
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. Pinched wires may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
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.
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
2018 vs. every other Cherokee 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 Cherokee 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
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Cherokee owners report
Recent wheels complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
On June 12, 2022 my husband and I were towing our 5th wheel on 99W in Salem/KeizerOregon about 4pm when a car on our left waved us down saying that we had a wobbly tire on the passenger side of the 5th wheel. We got off onto Cherry Lane and pulled over to inspect and could not readily determine the…
TWO TIRE TRAILERS BLEW UP GOING DOWN THE INTERSTATE FROM A CAMPING TRIP. FIRST TIRE BLEW APART AFTER LEAVING THE CAMP SITE AROUND 15 MINS DOWN THE ROAD. 2ND TIRE BLEW WHEN WE WERE STANDING STILL REPLACING THE OTHER TIRE. THIS IS A SINGLE AXLE TRAILER WITH TWO TIRES. 205-75-R14 CASTLE ROCK WITH…
HAD CASTLE ROCK TIRE ST225/75R15, THIS PAST WEEKEND 7/17/20, WHILE DRIVING ON I40, THE FIRST 5 MILE THE FIRST TIRE EXPLODED, 38 MILE FURTHER DOWN THE ROAD ANOTHER TIRE EXPLODED. THEN WHEN PARKED AT THE HOME THE SPARE TIRE EXPLODED AND IT WAS JUST LAYING IN THE BED OF MY TRUCK. I HAVE REMOVED AND…
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