2022 Forest River CHEROKEE problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
23 owner complaints analyzed
6 distinct recall campaigns
100 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2022 model year. Data snapshot: . 4 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Unknown Or Other is the most frequently named component, appearing in 5 of 23 complaints (21.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 3 | 13.0% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 3 | 13.0% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 5 |
| Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer | 4 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Equipment | 3 |
| Structure:Body | 3 |
| Tires | 3 |
| Wheels | 3 |
| Structure | 2 |
Unknown Or Other: 5; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer: 4; Electrical System: 3; Equipment: 3; Structure:Body: 3; Tires: 3; Wheels: 3; Structure: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 4 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 4; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 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 (4). 19 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 |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 1 |
2021: 1; 2022: 12; 2023: 3; 2024: 4; 2025: 2; 2026: 1
Pattern summary
Unknown Or Other leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 3 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 11462076 · 2022-04-25 (April 25, 2022)
I bought a Forest River Gray Wolf 26DBHBL on April 4th 2022 from Camping World in Anthony, TX. Both of the back right brakes locked up on us 100 miles from home on only our second camping trip with the camper. When we took off and opened the brake drum, the brakes were broken apart. Springs were off and adjusting bolts were bent and stripped, among other parts that were broken off. There was almost no oil inside the drum cap. We checked the left side and the brakes were very loose. None of the brakes were ever adjusted. This could have …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11462076 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11479780 · 2022-08-17 (August 17, 2022)
The contact owns a 2022 Forest River Grey Wolf 19SM travel trailer. The contact stated that while driving at 10 MPH, the brake safety switch inadvertently activated and a burning odor was detected. Upon inspection, the contact noticed that the brakes were extremely hot and had melted the brake wiring. The RV was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11479780 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11482422 · 2022-09-01 (September 1, 2022)
The contact owns a 2022 Forest River Cherokee travel trailer. The contact stated that the RV experienced an electrical system failure with the generator surging and was unable to hold a charge. The RV was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that there was a blockage in the electric line. The dealer performed a recall repair under NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V243000 (Equipment) and repaired the RV. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The consumer stated that the RV continues to have electrical is…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11482422 at NHTSA ↗