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2018 Forest River VibeProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2018 Forest River Vibe, most often about the structure. It is covered by 2 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 recalls2Lowest repair rate 18%Owner complaints21 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage9kStructure, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 29, 2022. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2018 Forest River Vibe has problems

2 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
Structure10
Suspension11
Tires10

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

2 recalls

2018 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 →

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 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

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  • 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 owns a 2018 Forest River Vibe equipped with Castle Rock Tires, Tire Line: Radial ST226, Tire Size: 225/75/R15, DOT Number: JULT1MT. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, she heard a loud abnormal sound coming from underneath the RV. The contact veered to the side of the road. The…
Complaint 11476566 · Jul 29, 2022 · 9,000 miles

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