- The problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Forest River Cardinal, Wildcat, 2018-2019 Cedar Creek, 2021 Columbus, 2023 Continental Cargo, 2021-2024 Dynamax DX3, Dynamax Dynaquest XL, Dynamax Isata, Forest River IBEX, 2022-2024 Dynamax Europa, Forest River NOBO, 2022-2023 Forest River Sandstorm, Shockwave, Stealth, and 2021-2023 Dynamax Force trailers. The LED backlight circuit board in the cooktop range may fail, causing the board to overheat.
- The risk
- A circuit board that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- Dealers will disconnect and cut the circuit powering the LED backlights and terminate the wiring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed by May 14, 2024. Owners may contact Suburban customer service at 1-574-247-9235 option 5; Cardinal & Wildcat customer service at 1-574-296-7700; Cedar Creek customer service at 1-260-593-4000; Columbus customer service at 1-574-821-1487; Continental Cargo customer service at 1-254-420-0171; Dynamax customer service at 1-574-264-6664; Ibex & Nobo customer service at 1-574-6421612; and Sandstorm & Shockwave customer service at 1-909-873-3777. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1760.
Vehicle safety record
2023 Dynamax DX3 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2023 Dynamax DX3 with NHTSA, most often about the equipment & accessories (1) and the electrical system (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in April 2024 for the electrical. For comparison, the 2022 has 0 and the 2024 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical DX3 year, for its age
#327 most complained-about 2023 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2023 Dynamax DX3 problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2023 Dynamax DX3 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2023 Dynamax DX3
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
While driving the vehicle, the air horns detached and fell onto the roadway and became inoperable. The air horn trumpets are metal and weigh a pound or so each. This has happened 3 times and I have had the air horns break again. The last time one trumpet became lodged on the front sway bar and dangled beneath the vehicle. It almost hit the drive belts on the engine.
Dynamax DX3: every year compared
All DX3 years2023 Dynamax DX3 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Dynamax DX3 | 1 | 1 | D | |
| 2023 Dynamax Europa | 2 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2023 Dynamax Isata | 1 | 3 | F | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2023 Dynamax DX3
Does the 2023 Dynamax DX3 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2023 Dynamax DX3: electrical (April 2024). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Dynamax DX3?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the equipment & accessories (1), electrical system (1).
How many complaints has the 2023 Dynamax DX3 had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on October 16, 2025 and the latest on October 16, 2025. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2023 Dynamax DX3 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 29 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Dynamax DX3 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Dynamax DX3 years have the most complaints?
2015 (1), 2023 (1), 2025 (1). See every Dynamax DX3 year compared.
What should I do if my 2023 Dynamax DX3 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data