3 Cracks in the aluminum wheels on the front left of the rv trailer.
Vehicle safety record
2012 Forest River Cardinal Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2012 Forest River Cardinal with NHTSA, most often about the wheels & tires (1). There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 2013 has 2.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Cardinal year, for its age
#360 most complained-about 2012 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2012 Forest River Cardinal problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
No recalls for the 2012 Forest River Cardinal
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2012 Forest River Cardinal. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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1 complaints about the 2012 Forest River Cardinal
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Forest River Cardinal: every year compared
All Cardinal years2012 Forest River Cardinal vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Forest River Cardinal | 1 | 0 | A | |
| 2012 Forest River Georgetown | 9 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2012 Forest River Flagstaff | 6 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2012 Forest River Cedar Creek | 4 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2012 Forest River Cherokee | 2 | 1 | A | Compare |
| 2012 Forest River Forester | 1 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 2012 Forest River Blue Ridge | 1 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2012 Forest River R-Pod | 1 | 0 | A | 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 2012 Forest River Cardinal
Does the 2012 Forest River Cardinal have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2012 Forest River Cardinal right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Forest River Cardinal?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 2012 Forest River Cardinal had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on November 8, 2015 and the latest on November 8, 2015. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2012 Forest River Cardinal a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 96 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Forest River Cardinal 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 Forest River Cardinal years have the most complaints?
2015 (11), 2006 (7), 2017 (7). See every Forest River Cardinal year compared.
What should I do if my 2012 Forest River Cardinal 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