Equipment: electrical
NewRisk. The incorrect wiring may not make adequate contact, increasing the amperage and risk of a fire.
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2025 Forest River Wildwood, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 8 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-682 the manufacturer reports only 22% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 30, 2026. Updated daily.
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
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.
Risk. The incorrect wiring may not make adequate contact, increasing the amperage and risk of a fire.
Risk. A tire can be overinflated after referencing the incorrect information, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk. Unprotected wiring can increase the risk of a fire.
Risk. A door that remains locked can prevent or delay occupants from evacuating during an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk. An open gate can striking other road users and increases the risk of injury.
Risk. Steps that detach while in use increase the risk of injury.
Risk. Tire failure can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk. In the event of an emergency, passengers may not be able to exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
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.
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
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.