Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2021 Forest River Wildwood
NHTSA data on file today
The 2021 Forest River Wildwood has 10 NHTSA recall campaigns and 10 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 #22V729000 Fresh Water Tank May Dislodge NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V562000 Awning Rail Not Attached to Sidewall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V243000 Cracked LP Gas Quick Disconnect Fitting NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V745000 Incorrect GVWR On Federal Placard NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V621000 Fresh Water Tank May Detach NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V443000 Clearance Lamps Not Reflective Enough/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V589000 Cooktop Flame May Become Inverted NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V563000 Breakaway Switch Wired Incorrectly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V482000 Fresh Water Tank May Detach NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Tires 4 complaints
- Electrical System 2 complaints
- Equipment 2 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 1 complaint
- Structure 1 complaint
- Suspension 1 complaint
Of the 10 complaints on file, 1 reports a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2021 Forest River Wildwood faces multiple safety and reliability issues, reflected in its recall history, which includes issues with water tanks, LPG systems, and electrical wiring. Owner complaints further indicate tire and equipment concerns. Despite being a newer model, it shows significant maintenance challenges.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water tank | N/A | $300–$700 | very common |
| Awning attachment | N/A | $150–$500 | common |
| LPG system | N/A | $200–$400 | common |
| Electrical wiring | N/A | $100–$300 | 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.
- Check electrical systems annually
- Inspect LPG fittings every 6 months
- Tire replacement every 3 years
- Water tank inspection annually
- Test exterior lighting annually
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Loose water tank
- Detaching awning
- Fluctuating electrical power
- Weak brake response
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2021 Forest River Wildwood at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.