repaired · 2026 Q3
Body: step/ladder
Risk. Steps that detach while in use increase the risk of injury.
2025 Forest River PumaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2025 Forest River Puma, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 3 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 May 9, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2025 Forest River Puma has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Electrical system
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2025 Forest River Puma 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 · 2025 Q1
Other: labels
Risk. An incorrect weight rating may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q2
Plumbing: sewage/black
Risk. Sewer gas entering the vehicle can increase the risk of injury to occupants.
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 Puma 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 Puma median. How we score
'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 Puma owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
As I was wiring underneath the chassis to install a new electric black tank valve, I noticed that the wires in the RV and waterlines were lying across the cross-members of the chassis, chafing and almost exposing wires. The water lines were almost chafed through and were not secured on the chassis…
Own a 2025 Puma?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.