repaired · 2025 Q1
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery
Risk. If the trailer brakes cannot engage if the trailer detaches from tow vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
2016 Forest River WildcatProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2016 Forest River Wildcat, most often about the unknown or other. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-756 the manufacturer reports only 8% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 16, 2022. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 Forest River Wildcat has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2016 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.
repaired · 2020 Q4
Equipment
Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2017 Q2
Other: labels
Risk. Incorrect Federal Placard information such as the Gross Axle Weight Rating could lead to reduced handling of the vehicle, potentially leading to loss of…
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 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
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Wildcat owners report
Recent unknown or other complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
In the late part of 2020 the door frame to the room in the rear fell from the ceiling onto the ground, that was determined by the company(MagicTouch) I bought it from that the manufacturer(Forest River)had not properly secured the frame to the ceiling, the screws missed the truss rafters and were…
Own a 2016 Wildcat?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.