Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2016 Forest River Vengeance
NHTSA data on file today
The 2016 Forest River Vengeance has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 5 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #20V553000 Proper Water Amount Not Shown/FMVSS 120, 567 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V756000 Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V589000 Insufficient Trailer Wiring Harness Ground Wire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V299000 Incorrect GVWR on Labels/Part 567-Certification NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V231000 Wheel Studs may Break NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Tires 3 complaints
- Wheels 3 complaints
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2016 Forest River Vengeance model is marked by various recalls, particularly affecting electrical wiring and labeling issues. These recalls point to potential safety risks, although the complaint data suggests wheel and tire issues are most common among users.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| wiring harness | 20,000–50,000 miles | $300–$700 | common |
| wheels | 15,000–45,000 miles | $50–$200 | occasional |
| tires | 10,000–40,000 miles | $400–$800 | 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.
- Replace tires every 40,000 miles
- Inspect wheel alignment annually
- Check brake condition annually
- Service electrical system every 2 years
- Clean and lubricate moving parts regularly
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Wiring issues causing electrical failure
- Unusual tire wear patterns
- Frequent wheel misalignment
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2016 Forest River Vengeance at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.