Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Forest River Puma
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 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 #17V169000 Incorrect Tire and Rim Information/FMVSS 110 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V866000 Incorrect Information on Federal Placard/FMVSS 110 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Tires 1 complaint
- Unknown or Other 1 complaint
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,000–$6,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Forest River PUMA has limited recall history and minimal owner complaints, indicating decent reliability. However, labeling recalls may lead to confusion and maintenance issues.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| battery charger | N/A | $100–$300 | common |
| tire and rims | N/A | $200–$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.
- Tire rotation every 10,000 miles
- Annual brake inspection
- Battery terminals clean-up and check
- Inspect and replace wiper blades if needed
- Replace air filter every 15,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Loose wiring from battery
- Incorrect tire pressure readings
- Tire wear not matching specifications
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Forest River Puma at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.