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2004 Forest River WildcatProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 10 owner complaints about the 2004 Forest River Wildcat, most often about the structure. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-756 the manufacturer reports only 8% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 8%Owner complaints100 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem4Structure

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 22, 2017. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 Forest River Wildcat has problems

10 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
Structure40
Suspension30
Tires30
Equipment20
Power train10
Wheels10

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

2 recalls

2004 Forest River Wildcat 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.

8%repaired · 2020 Q4

Equipment

Recall 17V-756 · Nov 22, 2017 · 365,885 vehicles · 30,990 repaired

Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 08V-346 · Jul 7, 2008 · 107,417 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE 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

2004 vs. every other Wildcat 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 Wildcat median. How we score

'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'21'22'24
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Wildcat owners report

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

THIS 2004 FOREST RIVER WILDCAT 26FBS TRAVEL TRAILER SUFFERED FROM A FAILURE OF THE TRAILER FRAME, SPECIFICALLY WITH THE HANGER BRACKETS THAT SERVE AS THE ATTACHMENT POINT FOR TORSION AXLES TO THE TRAILER ITSELF. THE DAMAGE INITIALLY WENT UNNOTICED, BUT UPON ARRIVAL AT HOME I NOTICED THAT THE…
Complaint 10616805 · Jul 28, 2014
I OWN A 2004 FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER. I HAVE NOTICED THE WEB OF THE FRAME CRACKING OVER THE SHACKLE MOUNTS FOR SOME TIME AND HAVE BEEN KEEPING A CLOSE EYE ON IT. I HAVE JUST NOTICED NOW THAT THE FRAME IS BROKEN UP NEAR THE HITCH AND CAN NO LONGER BE TOWED WITH OUT REPAIR. I HAVE NOT, IN MY OPINION,…
Complaint 10326061 · Apr 16, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FOREST RIVER TRAVEL TRAILER. WHILE ACCELERATING AT 35 MPH, THE TRAILER FISHTAILED. BOTH AXLES SEPARATED FROM THE TRAILER. THE WELDING SHOP STATED THAT THERE WERE SUPPOSED TO BE FOUR BOLTS HOLDING THEM TOGETHER, BUT THREE HAD SHEARED AND THE STEEL USED WAS NOT THE…
Complaint 10236844 · Aug 4, 2008

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