repaired · 2024 Q2
Lpg systems: lines and fittings
Risk. A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
2021 Forest River CherokeeProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 50 owner complaints about the 2021 Forest River Cherokee, most often about the tires. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-654 the manufacturer reports only 43% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 9, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2021 Forest River Cherokee has problems
50 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
22Tires1 crash/fire/injury
10Structure
6Suspension
3Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
2Wheels
1Service brakes, hydraulic
1Service brakes
1Power train
1Trailer hitches
11 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Tires | 22 | 1 |
| Structure | 10 | 0 |
| Suspension | 6 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 2 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Trailer hitches | 1 | 0 |
| 1 other systems | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2021 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 · 2021 Q4
Other: labels
Risk. An overloaded vehicle can lead to a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q1
Electrical system
Risk. A poor electrical connection can increase the risk of a 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
2021 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 tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
This was the spare tire on my camper. it has never been used. it blue out the steel belts and nearly split the tire in half, it was mounted on the rear of the camper, it had a regular tire cover, which i had taken off earlier this year.
Tire exploded during highway use creating a hazard to everyone near. This is the second time this brand exploded on this trailer, same brand, same tire, different batches. There also also hundreds of complaints online on these tires. Pressure was checked that same morning and was not used above…
Tire size was ST 205 / 75 R 15. This tire experienced a significant belt separation failure that I fortunately noticed before departing our campsite. While doing a walk around inspection before departure, I noticed a severe tread deformity in the front passenger side tire on our camper. The tires…
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