Forest River BERKSHIRE problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
26 owner complaints analyzed
30 distinct recall campaigns
11,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2003 to 2022 model years. Data snapshot: . 17 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Exterior Lighting is the most frequently named component, appearing in 10 of 26 complaints (38.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 5 | 19.2% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 3.8% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 10 |
| Electrical System | 6 |
| Engine | 3 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 3 |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 2 |
| Structure:Body | 2 |
| Suspension | 2 |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 |
Exterior Lighting: 10; Electrical System: 6; Engine: 3; Visibility/Wiper: 3; Exterior Lighting:Headlights: 2; Structure:Body: 2; Suspension: 2; Back Over Prevention: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 15 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 15; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (15). 9 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2026 | 2 |
2011: 1; 2012: 3; 2013: 2; 2015: 1; 2016: 2; 2018: 3; 2019: 1; 2020: 3; 2021: 5; 2022: 3; 2026: 2
Pattern summary
Exterior Lighting leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 5 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10509325 · 2013-04-23 (April 23, 2013)
(REPORT PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED 18 APRIL BUT MAY HAVE INADVERTENTLY BEEN DELETED). AT ABOUT 31,600 MILES ON MY RV (2009 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE MOUNTED ON A FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS WITH CUMMINS 350HP ENGINE), THE ENGINE SUDDENLY OVERHEATED. DURING REPAIR AT A FREIGHTLINER FACILITY, THREE OF FOUR RETAINING BOLTS WERE DISCOVERED BROKEN ON THE FAN HUB MOUNTED ON THE BACK OF THE ENGINE; THE FOURTH HAD BACKED OUT SEVERAL THREADS AND THE FAN TILTED INTO THE SHROUD AND SEIZED IN PLACE. FREIGHTLINER REPAIR TECHNICIAN STATED THEIR FACILITY HAD MADE SEVERAL RE…
Owner-reported narrative. 31,600 miles reported. Look up ODI 10509325 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10458296 · 2012-05-14 (May 14, 2012)
ON MAY 13, 2012, THE OUTSIDE HIGH TEMPERATURE AT OUR LOCATION WAS 82 DEG F. WE HAD BOTH AIR CONDITIONER UNITS SET ON 71 INSIDE THE COACH. WE WERE ALSO WASHING A LOAD OF LAUNDRY. THE COACH WAS CONNECTED TO SHORE POWER WITH THE MANUFACTURER-SUPPLIED CORD. THE WASHING MACHINE STOPPED MID-OPERATION AND A BURNING ELECTRICAL SMELL WAS OBSERVED INSIDE THE COACH. UPON INSPECTION, NO BREAKERS OR FUSES WERE TRIPPED OR BURNED. AFTER CHECKING ALL ELECTRICAL OUTLETS IN THE COACH, WE DETERMINED THAT THE MICROWAVE AND REAR AIR CONDITIONER UNIT WERE BOTH NOT O…
Owner-reported narrative. 4,302 miles reported. Look up ODI 10458296 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11350527 · 2020-08-20 (August 20, 2020)
WHILE OPERATING MY VEHICLE, THE REAR TAIL LIGHTS AND BRAKE ARE COMPLETELY INOPERATIVE MAKING MY VEHICLE UNSAFE TO OPERATE. THE ENGINE RADIATOR COOLING FAN ELECTRICAL CLUTCH BECOMES INOPERATIVE AND NO FRONT AIR CONDITIONING.
Owner-reported narrative. 11,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11350527 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 4 |
| 2008 | 3 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 11 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 1 |
2006: 1; 2007: 4; 2008: 3; 2009: 1; 2010: 2; 2011: 3; 2012: 3; 2013: 2; 2014: 3; 2015: 3; 2016: 7; 2017: 11; 2018: 11; 2019: 9; 2020: 5; 2021: 8; 2022: 1