Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2021 Forest River Aurora
NHTSA data on file today
The 2021 Forest River Aurora has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #25V111000 Incorrect Weight Rating on Placard/FMVSS 110 & 120 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V477000 Trailer Brakes May Not Activate NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V003000 Unsealed Cooktop May Cause Burner Flames to Invert NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 1 complaint
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $2,500–$5,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2021 Forest River Aurora has significant recall issues, including trailer brake wiring errors and cooktop safety concerns. The combination of these recalls suggests potential reliability problems with critical systems, leading to below-average confidence in long-term dependability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trailer brakes | 10,000–30,000 miles | $150–$400 | common |
| Cooktop flange | 5,000–15,000 miles | $100–$250 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Annual brake inspection
- Tire rotation every 5,000 miles
- Roof seal inspection annually
- Battery maintenance annually
- Appliance safety checks yearly
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Brake failure warnings
- Cooktop flame inversion
- Electrical wiring shorts
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2021 Forest River Aurora at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.