Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2019 Forest River Salem
NHTSA data on file today
The 2019 Forest River Salem has 11 NHTSA recall campaigns and 4 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 #21V621000 Fresh Water Tank May Detach NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V563000 Breakaway Switch Wired Incorrectly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V482000 Fresh Water Tank May Detach NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V933000 Water Heater Exhaust may Melt Power Cord or Hatch NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V856000 Clearance Lights may be Inoperative/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V624000 Missing Bearing Races may cause Hub to Overheat 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 #18V428000 Break-Away Safety Switch Improperly Wired NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V386000 Incorrect Axle Equalizer may Cause Axle Contact NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Tires 2 complaints
- Wheels 2 complaints
- Equipment 1 complaint
- Suspension 1 complaint
- Unknown or Other 1 complaint
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2019 Forest River Salem exhibits a mixed reliability profile. While some recalls signify potentially serious issues, such as electrical system faults and axle problems, complaint counts remain low. These issues have not overwhelmingly impacted owner satisfaction but warrant attention, especially for used models.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh water tank | 10,000–20,000 miles | $300–$600 | common |
| Electrical wiring | 15,000–30,000 miles | $150–$350 | common |
| Axle bearings | 20,000–35,000 miles | $200–$400 | 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 wheel bearings annually
- Clean and seal roof
- Check battery connections
- Replace tires every 4 years
- Service brakes annually
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Water tank sway or leaks
- Lights not functioning properly
- Axle noise or vibrations
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2019 Forest River Salem at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.