Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Forest River Vengeance
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Forest River Vengeance has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #18V333000 Missing Intermediate Side Marker Lights/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V756000 Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V708000 Generator's Exhaust May Melt Plastic Underbelly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V282000 Incorrect Federal Placards Issue/FMVSS 110, 567 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Equipment 1 complaint
- Service Brakes, Electric 1 complaint
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,000–$4,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Forest River Vengeance shows multiple recalls indicating design and safety issues, especially concerning lighting and electrical systems. The low number of owner complaints suggests limited data, but the recalls point to potential concerns.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| exterior lights | N/A | $50–$200 | very common |
| generator exhaust | N/A | $100–$300 | common |
| tires | 10,000–30,000 miles | $200–$800 | 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.
- Tire rotation every 10,000 miles
- Brake inspection annually
- Generator service twice a year
- Exterior lights check annually
- Inspect underbelly for heat damage
- Exhaust system inspection yearly
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Dim exterior lighting
- Unusual brake noises
- Generator noise increase
- Tire tread wear
- Incorrect tire pressure
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Forest River Vengeance at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.