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2005-2022 · 4 model years

Palomino Puma Problems by year

Owners have filed 4 complaints about the Palomino Puma across 4 model years, and it has 2 recalls. The 2022 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (2), while 2005 has far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the wheels & tires, followed by the body, doors & structure.

Most complaints for its age20222 complaints · 1 recallSee the 2022
Complaints
4
Recalls
2
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Puma complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20222100Equipment & accessoriesD
20211100Wheels & tiresD
20160100-B
20051000Body, doors & structureA

Most common Puma problems

Palomino Puma recalls 2

Latest Puma complaints

2022 Palomino PumaWheels & tires

The tire tread separated from the tire without ever bearing any weight or even mounted on an axle. The tire was properly inflated and still has the paint on the treads indicating that it has not been used. The tire is available for inspection. Had I put this tire into service, I feel like it would have most likely blown out and endangered myself and my family. I have four of the exact same tires on my RV trailer and I am scared to pull it due to the apparent lack of quality of these tires.

Filed Incident TiresNHTSA 11768593
2021 Palomino PumaWheels & tires

I the outer tread separated from the tire. The tire pressure was correct at 80 psi. I was traveling at 57 mph. The outside temp was 81 degrees. We had traveled 12 miles from my home. The tire is a Castle Rock st235/80r16, It will be several weeks before I have estimated cost of damage to the camper.

Filed Incident TiresNHTSA 11535315
2022 Palomino PumaEquipment & accessories

The contact owns a 2022 Forest River Puma Palomino. The contact stated that there was an outdoor griddle that slide out from under a small outdoor countertop at the rear of the trailer. The contact stated that while using the griddle, the propane hose was compressed by the griddle. The contact stated that the hose was degraded over time due to the slide-out resting on the hose. The contact was concerned that the hose might fail to cause a fire or even an explosion while attempting to use the griddle. The contact...

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took the vehicle to a dealer to be diagnosed but was informed that a solution was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 500.

Filed Incident EquipmentNHTSA 11476516
2005 Palomino PumaBody, doors & structure

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 puma palomino (na) trailer. The contact stated that the trailer tongue detached without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician stated that the trailer tongue fractured due to corrosion and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not applicable.

Filed Incident StructureNHTSA 10886080

Questions about the Palomino Puma

Which Palomino Puma years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2022 (2), 2005 (1), 2021 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2022 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Palomino Puma years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2005, 2016 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Puma years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Palomino Puma problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the wheels & tires (2), body, doors & structure (1), equipment & accessories (1) most often.

How many recalls does the Palomino Puma have?

NHTSA lists 2 recalls across all Palomino Puma model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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