Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2018 Forest River Wildwood
NHTSA data on file today
The 2018 Forest River Wildwood has 8 NHTSA recall campaigns and 11 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 #20V563000 Breakaway Switch Wired Incorrectly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V550000 Break-Away Safety Switch may be Improperly Wired NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V436000 Outside Shower Cover Covers Water Heater Exhaust NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V790000 Incorrect Tire Info on Label/FMVSS 110, Part 567 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V756000 Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V484000 Incorrect Weight on Federal Placard/Part 567 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V282000 Incorrect Federal Placards Issue/FMVSS 110, 567 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Tires 5 complaints
- Structure 3 complaints
- Unknown or Other 2 complaints
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
- Wheels 1 complaint
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2018 Forest River Wildwood shows numerous safety recalls, particularly affecting the electrical system and trailer hitches, posing serious operational risks. Tire and structural issues are frequent owner-reported problems, further affecting reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| tires | 10,000–20,000 miles | $150–$400 | very common |
| trailer hitch | 5,000–15,000 miles | $200–$600 | common |
| electrical system | 15,000–25,000 miles | $300–$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.
- Tire rotation every 10,000 miles
- Annual brake inspection
- Check and reseal roof annually
- Water system winterization yearly
- Lubricate slide-out mechanisms yearly
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Uneven tire wear
- Brake system not engaging
- Corroded wiring connections
- Water leaks in structure
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2018 Forest River Wildwood at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.