2011 Coachmen Freedom Express Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Freedom Express years
- Not enough data 2nd of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Coachmen Freedom Express. That ranks 2nd out of 15 Freedom Express model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (3 complaints, 60%), typically at around 5,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 fires. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 Coachmen Freedom Express problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 3 | 60% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 40% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 Coachmen Freedom Express recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2003-2018 Forest River Berkshire, Charleston, Rockport, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Riverstone, Salem, Sandpiper, Sierra, Vengeance, Wildcat, Wildwood, XLR Boost, Cargo Mate, Continental Cargo, motorhomes, recreational trailers, toyhaulers, cargo trailers and restroom trailers and 2009-2018 Coachmen Mirada, Pursuit, Concord, Leprechaun, Freelander, Orion and Prism motorhomes, 2009-2017 Coachmen Apex and Catalina recreational trailers, and 2013-2017 Shasta Oasis and Revere recreational trailers, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on December 27, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0544.
Wheels
Problem: Coachmen is recalling certain model year 2011 catalina and freedom express coaches manufactured from august 23, 2010, through september 28, 2010 and equipped with 15" x 6" white spoke or modular design steel wheels with a six hole bolt pattern. Some of the wheels may have inadequate weld penetration between the outer ring and the center plate due to improper plate alignment.
Risk: There could be a potential wheel failure and wheel loss increasing the risk of a crash, or personal injury.
Fix: Coachmen will replace the wheels free of charge. The safety recall began on january 14, 2011. Owners may contact coachmen rv customer service at 1-800-453-6064.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 (na) coachmen freedom express equipped with lionshead trail express tires, size: 225/75r15. While the vehicle was stationary, the contact noticed that the rear passenger tire experienced a blowout. The contact replaced the tire with a spare. After 100 miles, the rear…
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 coachmen freedom express. While the vehicle was parked, the contact discovered that the trailer's outriggers were bulging and fractured the frame. The trailer was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the front and rear axles fractured and needed to be…
Traveling east on 146n just on the downhill side of the fred hartman bridge a good samaritan hailed our attention that the right rear wheel was on fire of our travel trailer. We pulled over out of danger to an entrance to a pubic boat ramp. There was a centerpointe energy personal that helped…
Returning from vacation in knoxville, iowa we were traveling west on the turner turnpike between tulsa and oklahoma city. The travel trailer had made a sudden move to change lanes, i immediately slowed down and looked in my left mirror to notice a fire, sparks and smoke coming from the left side of…
Traveling down highway pulling camper. Stopped in rest area and observed that rear axle had bent and right side tire was at approx 20-25degree angle. After that had been repaired. 2 days later the leaf spring on right side in front of front axle snapped. The vehicle was less than 1 year old. The…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Coachmen Freedom Express?
Owners most often report suspension, wheels, structure problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Coachmen Freedom Express?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2011 Coachmen Freedom Express a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Freedom Express model years, the 2011 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.