Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Forest River Cardinal
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Forest River Cardinal has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 7 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 #17V336000 Incorrect GAWR on Federal Placard/Part 567 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V258000 Incorrect Information on Federal Placard/FMVSS 110 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Tires 3 complaints
- Structure 2 complaints
- Unknown or Other 2 complaints
- Wheels 2 complaints
- Equipment 1 complaint
- Suspension 1 complaint
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,000–$5,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Forest River Cardinal has an average reliability rating. Its recall history shows mostly label-related issues rather than serious mechanical failures. Owner complaints are primarily about tires and wheels, with some concerns about general equipment and structure, indicating possible moderate repair costs over five years.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| tires | 30,000–50,000 miles | $250–$500 | very common |
| wheels | 40,000–60,000 miles | $100–$250 | common |
| structure | 30,000–50,000 miles | $300–$700 | 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 tire rotation
- Annual brake inspection
- Biennial fluid replacement
- Annual roof inspection
- Annual sealant check
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Excessive tire wear
- Unstable ride or swaying
- Unusual tire pressure loss
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Forest River Cardinal at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.