repaired · 2021 Q2
Latches/locks/linkages
Risk. If the exterior bunk bed door opens unexpectedly while the trailer is being towed, it can increase the risk of a crash.
2018 Forest River RockwoodProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 10 owner complaints about the 2018 Forest River Rockwood, most often about the structure. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-527 the manufacturer reports only 48% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 20, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Forest River Rockwood has problems
10 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
6Structure1 crash/fire/injury
4Tires
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 6 | 1 |
| Tires | 4 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2018 Forest River Rockwood 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 · 2022 Q2
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. If the awning deploys while moving, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
repaired · 2021 Q2
Front: wheel bearing
Risk. If a wheel locks up, there would be an increased the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q2
Mechanical: integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer
Risk. If the tongue jack retracts or extends unexpectedly, there could be an increased risk of a crash or injury.
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repaired · 2021 Q2
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. The damaged tire may leak air, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2019 Q1
Axle: spindle
Risk. The overtightened nut may cause the hub bearings to fail and the tire and rim to separate from the axle resulting in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the…
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 Rockwood 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 Rockwood median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Rockwood owners report
Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2018 Forest River Rockwood. The contact stated that the RV appeared to be leaning toward the right side over the tire. While the RV was parked, the contact inspected the RV and crawled under the RV and noticed that the frame had several cracks. The contact found two cracks on the…
The contact owns a 2018 Forest River Rockwood Mini-Lite M-1905 Camper. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the front driver’s side tire experienced a blowout. The contact stated while inspecting the camper, he noticed that the subframe was collapsing. The contact stated he continued driving…
We purchased a 2018 Forest River Rockwood Windjammer 3006wk from a private seller on July 17th, 2021. Within less than five minutes of picking it up, the exterior kitchen door popped open, and hit a brick mail box near the side of the road. We are sure the door popped open, because the awning…
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