Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2019 Forest River Berkshire
NHTSA data on file today
The 2019 Forest River Berkshire has 9 NHTSA recall campaigns and 6 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #21V523000 Window Adhesive Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V562000 Tire Valve Stem Extension May Become Damaged NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V488000 Damaged Circuit Board May Affect Lighting Function NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V161000 Insufficiently Tightened Brake Caliper Bolts NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V202000 Back Up Camera May Display Image in Reverse NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V770000 Insufficiently Tightened Brake Caliper Bolts NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V768000 Driver Side Window Shade may Lower Without Warning NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V737000 Circuit Board Damage Affecting Lighting Functions NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V623000 Entry Door may Open Unexpectedly NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Exterior Lighting 4 complaints
- Electrical System 2 complaints
- Suspension 2 complaints
- Engine 1 complaint
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,500–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2019 Forest River Berkshire has a below-average reliability rating due to numerous recalls, including issues with brakes, exterior lighting, and equipment. Recalls related to brake caliper mounts and lighting defects suggest systemic issues that can impact safety and ownership costs. Owner complaints support these concerns, primarily focusing on exterior lighting and electrical failures.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| brake calipers | 20,000–50,000 miles | $600–$1,100 | very common |
| exterior lighting | 10,000–40,000 miles | $150–$300 | common |
| door latch | 5,000–30,000 miles | $100–$200 | common |
| valve stems | 15,000–45,000 miles | $75–$250 | occasional |
| rearview mirror monitor | 10,000–35,000 miles | $200–$500 | 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.
- Oil and filter change every year
- Inspect brakes annually
- Rotate tires every 10,000 miles
- Change fuel filter every 30,000 miles
- Replace air filter annually
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Brake pedal feels soft
- Headlights flicker at night
- Loud clunking noise when braking
- Door opens unexpectedly
- Rear camera image is reversed
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2019 Forest River Berkshire at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.