repaired · 2026 Q3
Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. A detached fuel line can leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
2025 Forest River ForesterProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2025 Forest River Forester, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-486 the manufacturer reports only 74% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 8, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2025 Forest River Forester has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Electrical system
1Equipment
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2025 Forest River Forester 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 Q2
Lpg systems: lines and fittings
Risk. A propane gas leak in the presence of an ignition source increases 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
2025 vs. every other Forester 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 Forester median. How we score
'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26'27
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Forester owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
1. COMPONENT FAILED / AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION: Rear A/C and its electrical control box under the master bed failed completely on night one. The box suffered a severe thermal event (melted plastic odor, scorched components, with some smoke). The melted box and vehicle are available for inspection…
Own a 2025 Forester?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.