Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Forest River Surveyor
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Forest River Surveyor has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #16V751000 Incorrect Federal Tire Placard/FMVSS 110 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V655000 Incorrect Information on Federal Placard/FMVSS 110 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V547000 Federal Placard says Trailer is a Bus/Part 567 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Structure 1 complaint
- Suspension 1 complaint
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $2,000–$5,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Forest River Surveyor has limited complaint data with only two owner complaints and three recall campaigns. These focus primarily on equipment labeling and tires, indicating potential issues with manufacturing specifications rather than functional defects. The scarcity of complaints and nature of recalls suggest moderate reliability but warrant caution.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| suspension | Unknown | $300–$800 | rare |
| structure | Unknown | $500–$1,500 | 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 brake inspection
- Tire rotation and balancing
- Regular roof resealing
- Wheel bearing repacking
- Appliance servicing
- Slide-out lubrication
- Awning cleaning and maintenance
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Uneven tire wear
- Sagging suspension
- Water leaks in the structure
- Awning malfunctions
- Cracking in roof seams
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Forest River Surveyor at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.