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2016 Forest River VibeProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2016 Forest River Vibe, most often about the structure. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-550 the manufacturer reports only 18% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Lowest repair rate 18%Owner complaints51 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage0kStructure, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 29, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2016 Forest River Vibe has problems

5 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
Structure20
Suspension20
Equipment10
Equipment adaptive/mobility10

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

4 recalls

2016 Forest River Vibe 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.

18%repaired · 2025 Q1

Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery

Recall 18V-550 · Aug 21, 2018 · 5,847 vehicles · 1,037 repaired

Risk. If the trailer brakes cannot engage if the trailer detaches from tow vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

39%repaired · 2022 Q3

Recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems

Recall 17V-573 · Sep 15, 2017 · 1,725 vehicles · 670 repaired

Risk. Without adequate clearance, the LP line may be damaged, resulting in a propane leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

100%repaired · 2017 Q4

Other: labels

Recall 17V-346 · May 26, 2017 · 11 vehicles · 11 repaired

Risk. The incorrect tire information can cause the operator to install the wrong size and load range of replacement tires, or underinflate the existing tires.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

20%repaired · 2017 Q2

Axle: non-powered axle assembly

Recall 15V-359 · Jun 9, 2015 · 1,497 vehicles · 295 repaired

Risk. If the wheel studs break, the wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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

2016 vs. every other Vibe 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 Vibe median. How we score

'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'24'25'27
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Vibe owners report

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

The contact's son owns a 2016 Forest River VIBE Trailer. The contact stated that while the RV was parked, the son became aware that the tank cover underneath the trailer displayed an abnormal bulge. The son inspected the RV and noticed that the tanks underneath the trailer were excessively…
Complaint 11747274 · Jun 29, 2026
SUPPORT BRACKET HOLDING 60 GALLON FRESH WATER TANK BROKE CAUSING TANK TO FALL OUT OF THE BOTTOM OF TRAILER. VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION BEING TOWED. IF IT DID DOT HANG UPON A CORNER OF THE TRAILER IT WOULD OF FELL COMPLETELY OUT CAUSE A POTENTIAL COLLISION HAZARD. *TT
Complaint 11004967 · Jul 12, 2017 · 100 miles

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