Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2025 Forest River Salem
NHTSA data on file today
The 2025 Forest River Salem has 8 NHTSA recall campaigns and 5 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V352000 Incorrect Fireplace Outlet Wiring May Cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V707000 Incorrect Tire Inflation Information on Label NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V682000 Missing Over Current Protection May Cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V425000 Patio Door Transit Latch Cannot be Unlocked from the Inside NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V364000 Side Entry Gate May Open During Transit NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V245000 Removable Steps May Detach While In Use NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V629000 Tire May Fail and Cause Crash NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V490000 Missing Secondary Emergency Exit Window NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 2 complaints
- Equipment 2 complaints
- Structure 2 complaints
- Latches/Locks/Linkages 1 complaint
- Suspension 1 complaint
- Unknown or Other 1 complaint
Together, the 5 complaints on file report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2025 Forest River SALEM exhibits frequent recalls related to electrical and structural issues. The presence of complaints about these areas further emphasizes potential reliability concerns, lowering its reliability rating among its peers.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 15,000–30,000 miles | $200–$700 | very common |
| structure | 20,000–35,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| locks/latches | 5,000–20,000 miles | $100–$400 | common |
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.
- Replace air filters yearly
- Inspect brakes annually
- Check and top fluids semi-annually
- Clean and seal roof every 2 years
- Lubricate moving parts annually
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Loose electrical connections
- Strange noises from structure
- Door latch failure
- Tire wear signs
- Battery issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2025 Forest River Salem at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.