Forest River FLAGSTAFF problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
68 owner complaints analyzed
32 distinct recall campaigns
3,400 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1997 to 2026 model years. Data snapshot: . 34 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Tires is the most frequently named component, appearing in 13 of 68 complaints (19.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 6 | 8.8% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 6 | 8.8% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 1.5% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Tires | 13 |
| Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer | 12 |
| Structure:Body | 11 |
| Unknown Or Other | 10 |
| Wheels | 10 |
| Suspension | 6 |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 6 |
| Electrical System | 5 |
Tires: 13; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer: 12; Structure:Body: 11; Unknown Or Other: 10; Wheels: 10; Suspension: 6; Tires:Tread/Belt: 6; Electrical System: 5
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 30 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 30; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 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 (30). 34 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 |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2008 | 3 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 6 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 2 |
2005: 1; 2006: 1; 2007: 2; 2008: 3; 2009: 1; 2010: 1; 2011: 5; 2012: 1; 2013: 3; 2014: 2; 2015: 3; 2016: 6; 2017: 3; 2018: 3; 2019: 5; 2020: 1; 2021: 6; 2022: 8; 2023: 3; 2024: 6; 2025: 2; 2026: 2
Pattern summary
Tires leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 6 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 6 complaint narratives. Engine operation 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 10132132 · 2005-08-30 (August 30, 2005)
DT: 2005 FOREST RIVER FLAG STAFF 831BHSS. THE WIRING CAUGHT ON FIRE, CAUSING THE ELECTRICAL BRAKES TO LOCK. THE TRAILER AND THE VEHICLE 2004 GMC, YUKON FLIPPED OVER. THE BRAKE WIRES WERE EXPOSED BECAUSE THERE WAS NO PROTECTIVE COVERING ON THEM. CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT 60 MPH WHEN THIS OCCURRED. THERE WERE NO OTHER VEHICLES DAMAGED. THERE WAS A REPORT TO THE POLICE AND WITNESS TO THIS INCIDENT. INSURANCE AGENCY SAID THAT IT WAS DUE TO FAULTY WIRING. *AK THE ELECRICAL WIRING FOR THE BRAKE SYSTEM RUBBED ON THE METAL CROSSBAR, CUT THR…
Owner-reported narrative. 13,400 miles reported. Look up ODI 10132132 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10189362 · 2007-05-01 (May 1, 2007)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF SUNSEEKER. THE CONTACT COMPLAINED ABOUT TIRES AND BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURES. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 40-50 MPH, SHE FELT A VIBRATION WHICH ORIGINATED FROM THE DRIVESHAFT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO THEN SENT IT TO THE COMPANY, WHO DETERMINED THAT THE FAILURE WAS THE CRANK SHAFT SENSOR. THE DEALER REFUSED TO PERFORM THE REPAIR BECAUSE THE SENSOR WAS ALTERED BY THE MANUFACTURER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS. THE FAILURE FIRST OCCURRED FIVE DAYS AFTER THE VEHICLE …
Owner-reported narrative. 25,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10189362 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10269228 · 2009-05-14 (May 14, 2009)
CONSUMER IS REQUESTING THAT 2007 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF TENT CAMPER MODEL 206ST BE RECALLED FOR FAILURE OF THE LIFT SYSTEM. *NJ THE CONSUMER DIDN'T UNDERSTAND WHY A BATTERY WAS REQUIRED TO OPERATE AN ELECTRIC WINCH. THE BATTERY ON THE CAMPER WAS IN A VINYL BOX WHICH SAT ON THE TONGUE OF THE CAMPER AND NOT BOLTED DOWN. AFTER GOING OVER ROAD CONSTRUCTION ON A CAMPING TRIP, THE BATTERY IN THE BOX FELL OFF AND WAS DRAGGED UNDER THE CAMPER, WHICH CAUSED IT NOT TO FUNCTION. BECAUSE OF WHAT HAPPENED, WHEN THE CONSUMER PLUGGED THE ELECTRIC CORD INTO …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10269228 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 |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2026 | 2 |
2012: 1; 2013: 2; 2014: 2; 2015: 0; 2016: 2; 2017: 7; 2018: 5; 2019: 6; 2020: 2; 2021: 2; 2022: 4; 2023: 1; 2024: 0; 2026: 2
Year-by-year records
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Change in recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 0 | 1 | Not available |
| 1998 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 0 | 2 | +1 |
| 2004 | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| 2005 | 5 | 2 | +1 |
| 2006 | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| 2007 | 2 | 2 | +1 |
| 2008 | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| 2012 | 6 | 1 | Not available |
| 2013 | 6 | 2 | +1 |
| 2014 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 4 | 0 | -2 |
| 2016 | 1 | 2 | +2 |
| 2017 | 4 | 7 | +5 |
| 2018 | 5 | 5 | -2 |
| 2019 | 7 | 6 | +1 |
| 2020 | 11 | 2 | -4 |
| 2021 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 4 | +2 |
| 2023 | 0 | 1 | -3 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | -1 |
| 2026 | 1 | 2 | Not available |