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.
2014 Forest River WildwoodProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 8 owner complaints about the 2014 Forest River Wildwood, most often about the wheels. It is covered by 4 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 October 30, 2019. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2014 Forest River Wildwood has problems
8 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Wheels
3Tires
2Suspension
1Parking brake1 crash/fire/injury
1Service brakes
1Structure
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 4 | 0 |
| Tires | 3 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 |
| Parking brake | 1 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2014 Forest River Wildwood 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.
no report yet
Other: labels
Risk. If the trailer is loaded to the specifications listed on the label, tire failure may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2015 Q1
Equipment
Risk. If the motor assembly screws shear, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the vehicle is at rest or while in transit, increasing…
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
2014 vs. every other Wildwood 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 Wildwood median. How we score
'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26'27
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Wildwood owners report
Recent wheels complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD BEING HAULED BY A 2011 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRAILER SWAYED BACK AND FORTH EXCESSIVELY. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A MECHANIC WHO INDICATED THAT THE 14 INCH TIRES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED WITH 15 INCH TIRES. THE TIRES WERE REPLACED,…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AXLE WAS WORN WHICH RESULTED IN THE EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE AXLES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD ITS TIRES REPLACED HOWEVER THE…
TIRE SIDE WALL FAILING AND ABNORMAL WEAR ON BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE TREADS OF ALL TIRES. TIRE SPECIFICS VAIL SPORT ST 205/75D15 DOT 69 VT 0313. *TR
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