2018 Coachmen Freedom Express Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Freedom Express years
- Not enough data 7th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Coachmen Freedom Express. That ranks 7th out of 15 Freedom Express model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 5,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 1 | 50% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 50% | 1,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2018 Coachmen Freedom Express recalls (1)
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Equipment:mechanical:integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Rockwood and Flagstaff, and Coachmen Freedom Express recreational trailers and 2017-2018 Palomino and XLR ToyHauler and Coachmen Viking recreational trailers equipped with a Smart-Jack model power tongue jack. The laminated plastic touch pad on the jack may crack or separate allowing water to enter, potentially causing the jack to operate unintentionally.
Risk: If the tongue jack retracts or extends unexpectedly, there could be an increased risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and a Forest River or a Lippert dealer will replace the power tongue jack, free of charge. The recall began on February 20, 2018. Rockwood and Flagstaff Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-5164; XLR ToyHauler owners can call 1-574-642-0432; Viking owners can call 1-269-467-4600; Freedom Express owners can call 1-574-825-8205; Palomino owners can call 1-269-432-3246. Lippert Customer service can be reached at 1-574-538-4514 or by email at [email protected]. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0610.
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.
Our 2018 coachmen freedom express 287bhds with lippert (lci) frame experienced a failure of the steel frame while making a turn in a residential neighborhood. The hanger for the leaf spring suspension broke off the frame. Large cracks were also visible both north and south of the broken suspension…
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 coachmen freedom express. While driving various speeds, the rv was very unstable. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the rear axle was misaligned. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Coachmen Freedom Express?
Owners most often report structure, suspension problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Coachmen Freedom Express?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2018 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 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.