Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2016 Forest River Forester
NHTSA data on file today
The 2016 Forest River Forester 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 #18V444000 Liquid may Leak into Power Window Switch NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V465000 Rear Light Failure due to Water Intrusion NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V336000 Shower Door Flammability/FMVSS 302 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Structure 3 complaints
- Electrical System 2 complaints
- Service Brakes 2 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 1 complaint
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2016 Forest River Forester shows minor recall issues related to power windows and exterior lighting, alongside a few structure and electrical complaints from owners. These issues are generally manageable, leading to an average reliability rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| power window switch | 30,000–50,000 miles | $120–$250 | common |
| tail light assembly | 40,000–60,000 miles | $100–$200 | common |
| brake system | 50,000–70,000 miles | $200–$400 | occasional |
| structure components | 60,000–80,000 miles | $300–$600 | 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.
- Oil change every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement annually
- Transmission service every 30,000 miles
- Coolant replacement every 60,000 miles
- Filter replacements as needed
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Flickering or dim tail lights
- Slow or unresponsive power windows
- Squealing or soft brake pedal
- Rust or corrosion on frame components
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2016 Forest River Forester at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.