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2016 Forest River XLR ToyhaulerProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2016 Forest River XLR Toyhauler, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-134 the manufacturer reports only 43% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 43%Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage28kSuspension, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 27, 2020. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2016 Forest River XLR Toyhauler has problems

1 complaint 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
Suspension10

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

2 recalls

2016 Forest River XLR Toyhauler 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.

43%repaired · 2021 Q2

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 18V-134 · Feb 23, 2018 · 157 vehicles · 67 repaired

Risk. If the trailer becomes uncoupled, the existing safety chains may fail, allowing the trailer to separate from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

54%repaired · 2021 Q4

Suspension

Recall 17V-366 · Jun 5, 2017 · 100 vehicles · 54 repaired

Risk. An equalizer that is too short in length may cause a failure of the equalizer and/or axle springs, resulting in a possible loss of vehicle control and…

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

2016 vs. every other XLR Toyhauler 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 XLR Toyhauler median. How we score

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In owners' words

What XLR Toyhauler owners report

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

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DOING A ROUTINE CHECK ON THE BRAKES, THE CONTACT NOTICED THE REAR LEAD SPRING BOLTS DETACHED FROM THE WHEEL. THE RV WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER QUIETWOODS RV FOX VALLEY 9042 CAMPERS WAY, NEENAH, WI 54956 WHERE A VISUAL INSPECTION WAS…
Complaint 11302351 · Jan 27, 2020 · 28,000 miles

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