Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Forest River Salem
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Forest River Salem has 9 NHTSA recall campaigns and 5 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 #17V282000 Incorrect Federal Placards Issue/FMVSS 110, 567 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V218000 Incorrect GAWR on Federal Placard/Part 567 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V118000 Propane Leak from Improperly Installed Vent NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V787000 Incorrect Axle Information on Placard/Part 567 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V673000 Incorrect Tire/Rim Information on Label/FMVSS 110 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Structure 3 complaints
- Equipment 1 complaint
- Tires 1 complaint
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $2,500–$5,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Forest River Salem has mixed reliability, with a moderate number of safety recalls primarily related to electrical and labeling issues. Complaints are minimal, indicating that while some systemic issues may exist, severe problems are infrequent.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 30,000–50,000 miles | $150–$400 | common |
| tires | 25,000–45,000 miles | $300–$600 | occasional |
| structure | 20,000–40,000 miles | $200–$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.
- Annual roof inspection and reseal
- Brake inspection every 10,000 miles
- Winterize plumbing annually
- Seal window and door frames
- Test safety detectors yearly
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Uneven tire wear
- Intermittent electrical issues
- Water leaks around windows
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Forest River Salem at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.