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2019 Forest River R-PODProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 9 owner complaints about the 2019 Forest River R-POD, most often about the structure. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-763 the manufacturer reports only 10% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 10%Owner complaints91 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage24kStructure, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 15, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2019 Forest River R-POD has problems

9 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Structure60
Electrical system21
Tires20

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2019 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.

10%repaired · 2023 Q4

Sewage/black: pipe/fittings

Recall 20V-763 · Dec 10, 2020 · 2,828 vehicles · 274 repaired

Risk. If the plumbing were to detach, it can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

72%repaired · 2022 Q2

Electrical system: wiring

Recall 19V-356 · May 10, 2019 · 1,346 vehicles · 975 repaired

Risk. Without the proper circuit breaker protection, the wire can melt, increasing the risk of fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2019 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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In owners' words

What R-POD owners report

Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The contact owns a 2019 Forest River R-Pod Towable. The contact stated that while the trailer was being inspected, the contact was informed that there were fractures in the frame of the underbody of the trailer. The fractures were primarily towards the rear end of the trailer. The manufacturer was…
Complaint 11731301 · Apr 15, 2026 · 35,000 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Forest River R-Pod Towable. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the driver's side mirror and the fender was slightly tilted upward on the outer edge due to the wheel touching the fender. The contact pulled into the nearest parking lot and became aware…
Complaint 11604639 · Jul 26, 2024 · 12,500 miles
The floor of the camper trailer is cantilevered out past the frame by 7 inches on each side. The walls and camper slideout are supported by the cantilevered floor which begins to sag over time. The tire fenders are mounted to the walls which makes them lower down and begin to hit the tires. This…
Complaint 11444697 · Dec 22, 2021

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