repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. Unprotected wiring can increase the risk of a fire.
2017 Forest River WildwoodProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2017 Forest River Wildwood, most often about the equipment. It is covered by 9 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 2017 Forest River Wildwood has problems
5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Equipment
2Structure1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 3 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
9 recalls
2017 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 · 2018 Q1
Tires
Risk. The incorrect information may cause the operator to install an incorrect replacement rim or tire, overinflate the tire, or overload the vehicle, all scenarios…
repaired · 2017 Q4
Other: labels
Risk. The incorrect GAWR may result in the vehicle being overloaded, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2021 Q2
Recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems
Risk. A propane leak into the interior of the vehicle in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire or explosion.
repaired · 2018 Q1
Other: labels
Risk. If the owner follows the information on the Federal Placard Label, the operator may overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2017 Q4
Other: labels
Risk. The incorrect tire information on the Federal Label may result in the operator under-inflating the tires.
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
2017 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 equipment complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KITCHEN FAUCET WAS LEAKING UNDER THE SINK, WHICH CAUSED THE RV TO FLOOD. THE RV WAS TAKEN TO CAMPING WORLD OF ASHEVILLE (2918 N. RUGBY RD, HENDERSONVILLE, NC 28791, [PHONE]) WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE FAILURE ALSO…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD 23BH. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V756000 (EQUIPMENT). THE CONTACT CALLED FOREST RIVER CUSTOMER SERVICE AT [PHONE] AND KIDDE AT [PHONE] AND WAS PROVIDED WITH WORK ORDER #: C2799215. THE CONTACT DID NOT RECEIVE THE…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V756000 (EQUIPMENT). THE CONTACT REPEATEDLY CONTACTED KIDDE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT [PHONE] AND LEFT VOICEMAILS BUT THERE WAS NO RESPONSE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING INCIDENT NUMBER:…
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