repaired · 2023 Q4
Sewage/black: pipe/fittings
Risk. If the plumbing were to detach, it can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
2018 Forest River R-PODProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 10 owner complaints about the 2018 Forest River R-POD, most often about the structure. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 20V-763 the manufacturer reports only 10% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 24, 2024. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Forest River R-POD has problems
10 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Structure
3Tires
2Suspension
1Electrical system
1Fuel/propulsion system
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 3 | 0 |
| Tires | 3 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2018 Forest River R-POD 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.
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
2018 vs. every other R-POD 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 R-POD median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What R-POD owners report
Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 FOREST RIVER R-POD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRACKET DETACHED FROM THE TRAILER. THE CONTACT TEMPORARILY REPAIRED THE FAILURE WITH A SCREW TO HOLD THE BRACKET TOGETHER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 (NA) FOREST RIVER R-POD 176 TRAVEL TRAILER. WHILE DRIVING, THE BLACK WATER TANK PIPE DETACHED AND DRAGGED ON THE GROUND WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE VALVE LEAKED OF SEWAGE. THE CONTACT INDEPENDENTLY REPLACED THE VALVE, THE TERMINATION CAP, AND THE THREE INCH BAYONET…
Own a 2018 R-POD?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.