Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2021 Forest River Rockwood
NHTSA data on file today
The 2021 Forest River Rockwood has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 6 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #22V243000 Cracked LP Gas Quick Disconnect Fitting NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V236000 Pin Box May Be Underrated for Gross Weight NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V376000 Incorrect Federal Placard Information/Part 567 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Equipment 2 complaints
- Structure 2 complaints
- Wheels 2 complaints
- Unknown or Other 1 complaint
Of the 6 complaints on file, 1 reports a fire; across all 6 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,500–$8,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2021 Forest River Rockwood has a fair mix of issues, notably involving LPG system lines and a potentially underrated pin box. Recalls are focused on structural integrity and proper labeling, but owner complaints are few, indicating less frequent individual issues.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| LPG systems | 10,000–20,000 miles | $200–$500 | common |
| Pin box | 5,000–15,000 miles | $300–$700 | occasional |
| Structure | 15,000–25,000 miles | $400–$900 | 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.
- Inspect LPG lines annually
- Check pin box annually
- Wheel alignment every 2 years
- Inspect roof seals every 6 months
- Lubricate slide-outs annually
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Gas smell from LPG leaks
- Cracking sounds near pin box
- Uneven tire wear
- Loose interior fittings
- Water seepage in roof seams
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2021 Forest River Rockwood at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.