repaired · 2026 Q1
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. A trailer that contacts the road during transit increases the risk of a crash or injury.
2020 Forest River CherokeeProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 14 owner complaints about the 2020 Forest River Cherokee, most often about the structure. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-003 the manufacturer reports only 30% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 9, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2020 Forest River Cherokee has problems
14 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
5Structure
4Tires
3Suspension
2Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
1Equipment
1Wheels
1Service brakes
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 5 | 0 |
| Tires | 4 | 0 |
| Suspension | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
7 recalls
2020 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 · 2025 Q1
Electrical system
Risk. A poor electrical connection can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2022 Q3
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. If the spare tire carrier and spare tire detach from the vehicle while in motion, it can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q1
Trailer hitches
Risk. A trailer that detaches from the tow vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2022 Q3
Equipment: electrical
Risk. The incorrectly connected wire may not have overcurrent protection, allowing the wire to melt, increasing the risk of fire.
repaired · 2025 Q1
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. Damaged distribution panel wiring can increase the risk of electrical shock or fire.
repaired · 2020 Q1
Other: labels
Risk. An operator may rely on the incorrect Placard information and overload the trailer causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
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
2020 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 structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
There are 2 major defects that we would like to make the NHTSA aware of and feel that the manufacturer should issue a recall and have these issues properly fixed. Our 2020 Forest River camper/ice house has a structural defect and the entire camper is breaking away from the frame. We had this…
2020 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ROOF LEAKING IN RV. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN NOTIFIED, BUT NEITHER OFFERED ANY ASSISTANCE.
AXLE IS BENT AND LEAF SPRINGS ARE BROKEN, SINCE NEW. EVERY DOOR AS WELL AS SLIDES ARE OFF AND DON'T CLOSE. WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD IT TOWS CROOKED AND IS A DANGER TO THE ROAD.
Own a 2020 Cherokee?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.