Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2014 Forest River Puma
NHTSA data on file today
The 2014 Forest River Puma has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #24V395000 Incorrectly Routed 7-Way Connector Can Cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V179000 Tire may Contact the Wheel Well NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V175000 Tire may Contact the Wheel Well NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V203000 Unexpected Unfurling of the Awning NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Suspension 1 complaint
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,000–$5,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2014 Forest River Puma has recall issues, primarily involving suspension and battery system faults, impacting reliability. The limited owner complaints suggest moderate consumer concern, but recurring issues with suspension warrant attention.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| suspension | 30,000–50,000 miles | $400–$800 | common |
| tires | 30,000–50,000 miles | $200–$400 | occasional |
| electrical system | 40,000–60,000 miles | $150–$300 | 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.
- Annual tire rotation
- Brake system inspection
- Suspension check every 2 years
- Battery health assessment
- Replace air filter annually
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Uneven tire wear
- Frequent suspension noises
- Dim or flickering lights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2014 Forest River Puma at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.