2019 Forest River WildwoodProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2019 Forest River Wildwood, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 11 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-550 the manufacturer reports only 18% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 10, 2025. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2019 Forest River Wildwood has problems

5 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
Electrical system10
Service brakes10
Tires10
Wheels10

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

11 recalls

2019 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.

31%repaired · 2025 Q1

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 21V-621 · Aug 9, 2021 · 336 vehicles · 105 repaired

Risk. A fresh water tank that detaches from the frame could increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

27%repaired · 2025 Q1

Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control

Recall 20V-563 · Sep 18, 2020 · 4,397 vehicles · 1,169 repaired

Risk. If the brakes of the trailer do not engage, it can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

49%repaired · 2025 Q1

Equipment

Recall 20V-482 · Aug 14, 2020 · 643 vehicles · 313 repaired

Risk. A fresh water tank that detaches from the frame could increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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100%repaired · 2019 Q4

Other: labels

Recall 19V-079 · Feb 11, 2019 · 25 vehicles · 25 repaired

Risk. Overinflating a tire may result in tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

59%repaired · 2021 Q2

Electrical system: wiring

Recall 18V-933 · Dec 27, 2018 · 151 vehicles · 89 repaired

Risk. A melted cord may result in bare wiring, increasing the risk of fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

40%repaired · 2025 Q1

Exterior lighting

Recall 18V-856 · Dec 3, 2018 · 5 vehicles · 2 repaired

Risk. Inoperative clearance lights can reduce the trailers visibility to others, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

47%repaired · 2021 Q4

Axle: non-powered axle assembly

Recall 18V-624 · Sep 13, 2018 · 935 vehicles · 435 repaired

Risk. The missing bearing race may cause premature hub bearing failure, possibly resulting in a separation of the hub from the axle, thereby increasing the risk of a…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

18%repaired · 2025 Q1

Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery

Recall 18V-550 · Aug 21, 2018 · 5,847 vehicles · 1,037 repaired

Risk. If the trailer brakes cannot engage if the trailer detaches from tow vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

40%repaired · 2025 Q1

Electrical system: wiring

Recall 18V-428 · Jun 25, 2018 · 110 vehicles · 44 repaired

Risk. If the trailer does not brake when it becomes detached from the tow vehicle, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

84%repaired · 2021 Q2

Axle: non-powered axle assembly

Recall 18V-386 · Jun 8, 2018 · 152 vehicles · 128 repaired

Risk. If the axle contacts the chassis, it could result in axle failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

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

2019 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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  • Caution
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In owners' words

What Wildwood owners report

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

FAULTY INTERIOR WALL SEPARATETION, EXTERIOR DOORS NOT ALIGNING PROPERLY, GROUND WIRES IN CIRCUIT BREAKER. 12 GROUND WIRES MELTED TOGETHER. MAJORITY OF THE GROUND WIRES CAME FROM THE AC UNIT BASED OFF OF THE DIAGRAM. THE CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL WAS WARPED FROM THE BURNT WIRING. MULTIPLE GROUND WIRES…
Complaint 11210096 · May 26, 2019 · 400 miles

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