Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2018 Forest River Cherokee
NHTSA data on file today
The 2018 Forest River Cherokee has 8 NHTSA recall campaigns and 14 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #19V844000 Vehicle GVWR Exceeds GVWR Hitch Coupler NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V355000 Incorrect Federal Placard Information NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V752000 Awning Arm Fasteners May Come Loose NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V186000 Refrigerator may Leak Propane NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V066000 Side Marker Light and Reflector/FMVSS 108 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
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Wheels 6 complaints
- Tires 3 complaints
- Unknown or Other 3 complaints
- Electrical System 2 complaints
- Suspension 2 complaints
- Equipment 1 complaint
Of the 14 complaints on file, 3 report a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2018 Forest River Cherokee suffers from recalls predominantly tied to structural and labeling issues, notably affecting the trailer hitch, awnings, and lighting. Complaints center on wheels and electrical systems, suggesting reliability concerns in critical areas.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| trailer hitch | 40,000–70,000 miles | $300–$500 | very common |
| awning mounts | 30,000–60,000 miles | $100–$300 | common |
| electrical system | 20,000–50,000 miles | $200–$400 | common |
| tires | 50,000–80,000 miles | $400–$800 | occasional |
| wheels | 40,000–70,000 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.
- Check and replace tires
- Inspect electrical system
- Lubricate wheel bearings
- Check suspension components
- Inspect trailer hitch
- Check propane system
- Inspect roof for leaks
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Uneven tire wear
- Flickering lights
- Awning separation
- Trailer sway
- Propane leaks
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2018 Forest River Cherokee at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.