2023 Forest River HardsideProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2023 Forest River Hardside, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 2, 2025. Updated daily.
Where the 2023 Forest River Hardside has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2023 Forest River Hardside recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2023 vs. every other Hardside 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 Hardside median. How we score
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What Hardside owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Case Summary A [XXX] purchased a new Forest River camper in 2024, which suffered 20+ defects within the first year, including a critical structural failure (sagging rear, misaligned door, compromised fridge foundation). Despite a signed settlement agreement (March 2025) where Forest River promised…
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