Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2018 Forest River Salem
NHTSA data on file today
The 2018 Forest River Salem has 9 NHTSA recall campaigns and 6 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 #20V563000 Breakaway Switch Wired Incorrectly 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 #18V232000 Incorrect Tire Pressure Label/FMVSS 110/Part 567 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V790000 Incorrect Tire Info on Label/FMVSS 110, Part 567 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V756000 Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V484000 Incorrect Weight on Federal Placard/Part 567 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V282000 Incorrect Federal Placards Issue/FMVSS 110, 567 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 2 complaints
- Structure 2 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
- Tires 1 complaint
- Wheels 1 complaint
Of the 6 complaints on file, 1 reports a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,000–$6,800AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2018 Forest River Salem exhibits multiple recalls, particularly related to electrical and equipment labels, which could present safety risks. While owner complaints are relatively low, issues in crucial systems like the electrical system and tires reduce confidence in reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 10,000–50,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| trailer hitch wiring | 5,000–20,000 miles | $200–$600 | occasional |
| tires | 20,000–40,000 miles | $400–$750 | 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.
- routine battery checks
- annual tire inspection
- brake system maintenance
- electrical system diagnostics
- hitch connection assessments
- plumbing system checks
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- flickering lights
- inconsistent brake response
- uneven tire wear
- trailer swaying during tow
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2018 Forest River Salem at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.