Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2016 Forest River Salem
NHTSA data on file today
The 2016 Forest River Salem has 8 NHTSA recall campaigns and 9 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #25V682000 Missing Over Current Protection May Cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V550000 Break-Away Safety Switch may be Improperly Wired NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V436000 Outside Shower Cover Covers Water Heater Exhaust NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V756000 Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V831000 Carbon Monoxide Detector not Installed NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V645000 Incorrect Tire and Rim Placard NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V359000 Wheel Studs may Break NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V231000 Wheel Studs may Break NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Unknown or Other 4 complaints
- Wheels 3 complaints
- Electrical System 2 complaints
- Equipment 2 complaints
- Structure 2 complaints
- Suspension 1 complaint
Of the 9 complaints on file, 1 reports a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2016 Forest River Salem has multiple recalls affecting safety features, like improper wiring and missing carbon monoxide detectors. Common axle issues also contribute to a below-average reliability rating. While it remains generally usable, these problems may lead to higher ownership costs and lower satisfaction.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| wiring harness | 30,000–50,000 miles | $100–$300 | very common |
| axle assembly | 30,000–60,000 miles | $400–$900 | common |
| brake system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $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.
- Annual brake inspection
- Replace CO2 detectors every 2 years
- Inspect axle assembly yearly
- Check tire and wheel alignment yearly
- Replace trailer lights every 3 years
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Frequent electrical issues
- Worn brake components
- Unusual axle noises
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2016 Forest River Salem at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.