repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. Unprotected wiring can increase the risk of a fire.
2016 Forest River WildwoodProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2016 Forest River Wildwood, most often about the structure. It is covered by 7 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 10, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 Forest River Wildwood has problems
5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Structure
1Electrical system
1Tires
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
7 recalls
2016 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 · 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.
repaired · 2021 Q4
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. The covered water heater exhaust panel could increase the risk of injury.
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.
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repaired · 2022 Q3
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. If occupants are not warned elevated carbon monoxide levels, they are at an increased risk of injury.
repaired · 2017 Q2
Axle: non-powered axle assembly
Risk. If the wheel studs break, the wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q2
Axle: non-powered axle assembly
Risk. If the wheel studs break, the wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 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
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Wildwood owners report
Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I WAS TRAVELING AT 60 MPH ON HIGHWAY 87 NORTH OF GREAT FALLS MT. AT ABOUT 4:40 IN THE AFTERNOON ON SEPTEMBER 4TH 2020, THE TREAD OF REAR TIRE ON THE DRIVERS SIDE OF MY 2016 FOREST RIVER TRAVEL TRAILER CAME APART FROM THE REST OF THE TIRE. AFTER GETTING THE TRAILER BACK UNDER CONTROL AND BROUGHT TO…
TRAILER WAS PURCHASED NEW AT BEST RV IN TURLOCK CA. IT'S STORED ON A DRY DRIVEWAY IN CA. NO EXTENDED EXPOSURE TO RAIN OR SNOW. THE NUTS ATTACHING THE BODY TO THE FRAME ARE COMPLETELY RUSTED AND DETERIORATING. THE BOLTS FOR THE SUSPENSION ARE ALSO RUSTED. INCORRECT NUTS AND BOLTS WERE USED IN THE…
WHILE TOWING THE TRAILER THROUGH A CONSTRUCTION ZONE IN TUCSON AZ THE RIGHT TOUNGE FRAME RAIL BENT. THERE WAS A SIGNIFICANT CHANGE FROM LANE TO LANE OF ABOUT 15 INCHES. THE TRAILER WAS TILTING WHILE THE TOW VEHICLE WAS LEVEL ON THE LOWER LANE GOING THROUGH THE CONSTRUCTION ZONE. *DT CARFAX CANNOT…
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