Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2022 Forest River Salem
NHTSA data on file today
The 2022 Forest River Salem has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 13 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 #22V729000 Fresh Water Tank May Dislodge NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V562000 Awning Rail Not Attached to Sidewall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V556000 Awning Fabric May Detach Causing Awning to Drop NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V486000 Awning Fabric May Detach Causing Awning to Drop NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V243000 Cracked LP Gas Quick Disconnect Fitting NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V745000 Incorrect GVWR On Federal Placard NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Equipment 6 complaints
- Structure 4 complaints
- Electrical System 3 complaints
- Unknown or Other 3 complaints
- Tires 2 complaints
- Suspension 1 complaint
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2022 Forest River SALEM shows a below-average reliability due to multiple recall campaigns and a moderate number of complaints relative to its vehicle type. With 7 recalls and 13 owner complaints, issues are spread across equipment, structure, and electrical systems. Given limited data, reliability concerns are primarily based on structural and equipment failures.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| plumbing system | Unknown | $500–$2,000 | occasional |
| awning system | Unknown | $300–$1,500 | occasional |
| electrical wiring | Unknown | $150–$800 | rare |
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 engine inspection
- Brake system check
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Battery replacement
- Fluid level checks
- Hinge lubrication
- Appliance servicing
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Awning not retracting
- Water tank issues
- Loose wiring connections
- Unusual tire wear
- Electrical failures
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2022 Forest River Salem at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.