Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2014 Forest River Cherokee
NHTSA data on file today
The 2014 Forest River Cherokee has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 5 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #17V756000 Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V650000 Incorrect Tire and Rim Placard/Part 567 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V203000 Unexpected Unfurling of the Awning NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Tires 2 complaints
- Wheels 2 complaints
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Interior Lighting 1 complaint
- Structure 1 complaint
- Suspension 1 complaint
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$6,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2014 Forest River Cherokee has some reliability concerns, mainly due to recalls on equipment and incorrect labeling. Owner complaints about wheels, tires, and suspension are limited. These issues, while significant, appear infrequent, thus contributing to average reliability and cost over the five-year ownership period.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 30,000–50,000 miles | $200–$400 | common |
| Tires | 20,000–40,000 miles | $300–$600 | common |
| Suspension | 50,000–70,000 miles | $500–$1,000 | 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.
- Brake inspection
- Tire rotation
- Oil and filter change
- Battery replacement
- Suspension alignment
- Brake fluid change
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Uneven tire wear
- Drifting while driving
- Dim interior lighting
- Unresponsive electrical systems
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2014 Forest River Cherokee at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.