Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2016 Forest River Puma
NHTSA data on file today
The 2016 Forest River Puma has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints 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
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Suspension 1 complaint
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2016 Forest River Puma shows below-average reliability primarily due to persistent suspension issues that risk tire damage, as per recalls. Additionally, electrical problems related to the battery charger, though less frequent, also raise concerns.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| suspension system | 10,000–30,000 miles | $200–$700 | very common |
| tire | 10,000–30,000 miles | $100–$300 | common |
| electrical system | 20,000–40,000 miles | $150–$500 | 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 annually
- Battery check every 6 months
- Suspension system inspection yearly
- Brake system check every 12 months
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Uneven tire wear
- Frequent battery draining
- Noisy suspension after bumps
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2016 Forest River Puma at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.