Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2018 Forest River Puma
NHTSA data on file today
The 2018 Forest River Puma has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 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 #17V699000 Incorrect Tire Information/FMVSS 110, Part 567 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V635000 Wheels may Loosen and Separate NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Tires 2 complaints
- Structure 1 complaint
- Wheels 1 complaint
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $2,000–$4,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2018 Forest River Puma has an average reliability with notable recalls around tires, wheels, and electrical systems. Complaints focus on tire and wheel issues, while recalls include electrical system routing faults and incorrect tire information on labels, impacting safety and usability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| tires | 15,000–30,000 miles | $100–$300 | common |
| wheels | 15,000–30,000 miles | $100–$200 | occasional |
| electrical system | 50,000–70,000 miles | $150–$400 | rare |
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.
- Replace tires every 3 years
- Check wheel alignment annually
- Inspect brakes biennially
- Service electrical system annually
- Lubricate moving parts yearly
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Uneven tire wear
- Unstable or wobbly wheels
- Faulty electrical outputs
- Battery charging failures
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2018 Forest River Puma at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.