2022 Forest River XLR TOYHAULER problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
7 owner complaints analyzed
6 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2022 model year. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.
This selection has limited data. It remains available for lookup but is excluded from search indexing.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 7 complaints (42.9%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 4 | 57.1% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 14.3% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 14.3% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer | 2 |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Structure:Body | 1 |
Electrical System: 3; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer: 2; Electrical System:Wiring: 1; Equipment: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage: 1; Power Train: 1; Service Brakes: 1; Structure:Body: 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. 7 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 |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 2 |
2022: 1; 2023: 3; 2025: 1; 2026: 2
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 4 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns 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 11464889 · 2022-05-16 (May 16, 2022)
Electrical breakers continue to trip. Trim issues throughout along with floor bulking in kitchen. Both slides on on right side of camper leak when it rains. First trip out landing jacks did not work to level unit and one of the back glasses in the toy hauler scattered going down the road which was replaced with warranty. We have been trying to get the slide issue looked into for a couple of months but no luck getting a forest river tech to come assess and fix with the additional warranty purchased along with this unit. Have contacted manufac…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11464889 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11529767 · 2023-06-30 (June 30, 2023)
The contact owns a 2022 Forest River XLR Toyhauler. Before purchasing the Toy Hauler, the contact noticed that the coupler had severe rust and was improperly welded. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V143000 (Equipment, Trailer Hitch) which she linked to the failure. The dealer agreed to make the needed repairs; however, upon delivery of the Toy Hauler, the coupler was spray painted to hide the damage and was not replaced. One day while using the microwave, the contact saw white smoke coming from the walls of t…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11529767 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11728171 · 2026-03-31 (March 31, 2026)
The failure involves the trailer brake wiring system. The brake wiring harness near the rear bathroom plumbing exit is improperly routed and installed in direct proximity to moving suspension components. This has resulted in repeated abrasion and damage to the brake wiring, causing intermittent and reduced braking capability. The affected components are available for inspection upon request. This condition presents a serious safety hazard. The trailer (approx. 18,000 lbs GVW) experienced degraded braking performance, significantly increasing s…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11728171 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11678288 · 2025-08-04 (August 4, 2025)
My fuel station was not pumping fuel only air because the fuel pump line and fill neck vent hose line on the fuel station where installed from the manufacturer backwards not allowing the fuel to be picked up from the tank to the transfer pump. In an email from the fuel station manufacturer “Your particular unit came from Forest River Plant #79 and had a batch of these units where they installed the lines incorrect, not allowing the pump to pull any fuel.”
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11678288 at NHTSA ↗