Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Forest River Flagstaff
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Forest River Flagstaff has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 4 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #17V677000 Slide Room Arm May Contact the Tire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V235000 Incorrect GAWR on the Federal Placard/Part 567 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V172000 Incorrect Axle Capacity Information/Part 567 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V129000 Slide Room Bracket may Contact Front Tire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V728000 Wiring Harness may Rub and Short NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V549000 Incorrect Tire PSI on Federal Placard/FMVSS 110 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V450000 Propane may Leak from Cracked Regulator Window NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Structure 2 complaints
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
- Wheels 1 complaint
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $2,500–$4,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Forest River FLAGSTAFF has several recalls mostly related to incorrect labels and issues affecting tires due to slide room components, which may lead to safety hazards. There are also a small number of complaints regarding structural components, brakes, and wheels, further indicating potential reliability concerns.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| slide room arm | N/A | $300–$500 | common |
| tires | N/A | $400–$800 | common |
| LP gas regulator | N/A | $200–$400 | 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.
- Inspect wheel alignment annually
- Replace tires every 5 years
- Check brake system annually
- Service air conditioners biannually
- Test LP gas system annually
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Uneven tire wear
- Air conditioner malfunction
- Propane smell near regulator
- Slide room alignment issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Forest River Flagstaff at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.