2022 Forest River CherokeeProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 23 owner complaints about the 2022 Forest River Cherokee, most often about the equipment. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-243 the manufacturer reports only 54% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 14, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2022 Forest River Cherokee has problems

23 complaints 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
Equipment71
Structure50
Wheels30
Tires30
Electrical system31
Suspension20
Service brakes10
Service brakes, hydraulic10

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

6 recalls

2022 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.

56%repaired · 2025 Q1

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 22V-556 · Jul 29, 2022 · 49,295 vehicles · 27,617 repaired

Risk. An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 22V-486 · Jul 8, 2022 · 19,911 vehicles

Risk. An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

54%repaired · 2024 Q2

Lpg systems: lines and fittings

Recall 22V-243 · Apr 13, 2022 · 99,190 vehicles · 53,264 repaired

Risk. A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

62%repaired · 2024 Q1

Electrical system

Recall 22V-135 · Mar 8, 2022 · 1,009 vehicles · 623 repaired

Risk. Loose wires may contact each other and cause an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 2 more recalls
100%repaired · 2022 Q1

Other: labels

Recall 22V-012 · Jan 14, 2022 · 82 vehicles · 82 repaired

Risk. The vehicle operator may install incorrect replacement tires that do not fix properly on the rim, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

100%repaired · 2021 Q4

Other: labels

Recall 21V-877 · Nov 12, 2021 · 31 vehicles · 31 repaired

Risk. An overloaded vehicle can lead to a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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 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 equipment complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The contact owned a 2022 Forest River Cherokee Wolf Pack RV. The contact stated that the battery of the RV was frequently drained by the refrigerator. The contact stated the generator of the RV was turned on, and while the Xbox of the contact's son, the refrigerator and other devices were plugged…
Complaint 11688505 · Sep 19, 2025 · 700 miles
slide out was activated but only left hand side moved right side was bound up. The guide came apart on the right side h column and completely bound it up. It took 3 people to assist me at the campsite to force the one side back in so I could get it home without obstructing traffic. This was an end…
Complaint 11631231 · Dec 17, 2024
The contact owns a 2022 Forest River Cherokee. The contact stated that while extending the awning, the canvas separated from the RV. The contact stated that the failure caused the awning to fully extend abruptly and almost strike him. The contact stated that the awning could no longer be closed.…
Complaint 11561100 · Dec 20, 2023 · 100 miles

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