Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Forest River Cherokee
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Forest River Cherokee has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 11 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #18V186000 Refrigerator may Leak Propane NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V034000 Wire may Overheat due to Wrong Panel Connection NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V838000 Incorrectly Installed 110V and 12V Wires NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V756000 Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V171000 Incorrect Tire Size on Federal Placard/FMVSS 110 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V579000 Tire may Contact Wheel Well or Bottom of Trailer NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Suspension 5 complaints
- Structure 4 complaints
- Wheels 3 complaints
- Unknown or Other 2 complaints
- Engine 1 complaint
- Tires 1 complaint
Of the 11 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash and 2 a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,500–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Forest River Cherokee has a moderate number of complaints, mainly concerning suspension and structural issues. With six recall campaigns, including serious issues like possible propane leaks and improper wiring, the concerns are noteworthy but not excessively frequent. Evidence on reliability is somewhat limited due to sparse owner feedback.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| suspension | Unknown | $500–$1,500 | common |
| structure | Unknown | $300–$1,200 | common |
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 and adjustment
- Tire rotation and balancing
- Wheel bearing repacking
- Roof seal inspection
- Water system check
- Battery maintenance
- Hitch and coupling service
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Uneven ride quality
- Leaks near propane appliances
- Unusual tire wear or damage
- Electrical issues with lighting
- Signs of frame or body damage
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Forest River Cherokee at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.