Forest River COLUMBUS problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
9 owner complaints analyzed
8 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2013 to 2024 model years. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Structure is the most frequently named component, appearing in 4 of 9 complaints (44.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 1 | 11.1% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 11.1% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Structure | 4 |
| Structure:Body | 3 |
| Suspension | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Equipment:Mechanical:Integrated Jack/Leveler/Stabilizer | 1 |
| Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
Structure: 4; Structure:Body: 3; Suspension: 2; Unknown Or Other: 2; Equipment:Mechanical:Integrated Jack/Leveler/Stabilizer: 1; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer: 1; Tires: 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 | 0 |
| 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: 0; 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
No usable failure mileage is recorded. 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 |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2025 | 3 |
2018: 1; 2019: 1; 2020: 2; 2022: 1; 2023: 1; 2025: 3
Pattern summary
Structure leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues 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 11469729 · 2022-06-17 (June 17, 2022)
*I lost brakes and came close to colliding with another vehicle in Virginia, and Camping World tech found wiring inside axel that goes to brakes was shorting on the axle was acting as a ground. I need this repair made correct and permanent. *The furnace is inoperable, Camping World's diagnosis- ignition board failure. (Suburban Sf-35VHQ 211332028D) I could not get warm in cold climate. *Sliding glass shower door came open in transit and right-side glass pane chipped and handles broke off, one of the three glass panes, after I attache…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11469729 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 |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2024 | 0 |
2013: 0; 2014: 0; 2015: 0; 2017: 1; 2018: 1; 2019: 1; 2020: 1; 2021: 4; 2022: 2; 2024: 0