repaired · 2026 Q3
Emergency: escape/egress/exit
Risk. A missing emergency exit can prevent or delay occupants from exiting in an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.
2025 Forest River CherokeeProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2025 Forest River Cherokee, most often about the structure. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-245 the manufacturer reports only 49% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 16, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2025 Forest River Cherokee has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Structure
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2025 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 · 2026 Q3
Body: step/ladder
Risk. Steps that detach while in use increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2026 Q2
Appliance: microwave/vent hood
Risk. The presence of a screw in the microwave compartment can cause electrical arcing, increasing the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2026 Q2
Trailer hitches
Risk. Hitch failure increases the risk of a crash or 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
2025 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.
I have severe structural issues that are causing rainwater to run into the wall of the RV and has created black mold. The seam from the roof membrane to the gutter was done in properly. It is only a year old. Inside the loadbearing Walls mind you this is a two-story RV with a very heavy upstairs…
Own a 2025 Cherokee?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.