2026 Forest River Cherokee recalls and problems

The 2026 Forest River Cherokee has 1 recall and 2 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is structure.

How the 2026 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Low complaint count among 23 Cherokee model years — 16th most. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are still growing.

1recalls
2complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
—median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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1 recall

Electrical System

Jan 23, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V039000 · 247 vehicles

Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2026 Cascade, Cherokee, and Campsite Reserve recreational trailers. The 7-way connector may have been incorrectly wired to a breaker without over-current protection.

Risk: Without over-current protection, a short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will correct the wiring, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 4, 2026. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 95-2019.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Structure2
Equipment1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2026 vs. other Forest River Cherokee years

2000: 2 complaints20002003: 1 complaints2004: 1 complaints20042005: 2 complaints2006: 5 complaints20062008: 1 complaints2009: 1 complaints20092010: 1 complaints2012: 2 complaints20122013: 2 complaints2014: 5 complaints20142015: 6 complaints2016: 3 complaints20162017: 11 complaints2018: 14 complaints20182019: 9 complaints2020: 14 complaints20202021: 50 complaints502022: 23 complaints20222023: 3 complaints2024: 1 complaints20242025: 1 complaints2026: 2 complaints20262

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2026. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2026 Forest River Cherokee have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2026 Forest River Cherokee, the latest from Jan 23, 2026 (electrical system). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2026 Forest River Cherokee?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention structure (2), equipment (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.