2005 Coachmen Freelander Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Freelander years
- Not enough data 2nd of 21 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Coachmen Freelander. That ranks 2nd out of 21 Freelander model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 101,000 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Coachmen Freelander 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 1 | 50% | 101,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Coachmen Freelander recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
Problem: Coachmen is recalling 13,662 my 2002-2008 motor homes, fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with glass shower doors and manufactured from june 15, 2001 thorugh august 6, 2007. When pressure is applied to the towel bar on the glass shower door, the edge of the bar may contact the glass.
Risk: Glass breakage may occur which could cause personal injury.
Fix: Owners will be provided with new mounting hardware for the towel bar and installation instructions. If an owner is not comfortable replacing the hardware themselves, a dealer will install the hardware at no cost to them. The recall is expected to begin on or about december 19, 2008. Owners may contact coachmen at 1-574-825-5821.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
Problem: Coachmen is recalling 37,293 motorhomes and fifth wheel travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. The refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.
Risk: Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape.
Fix: Coachmen is working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 08e032). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or coachmen at 574-825-5821.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
Problem: On certain class c mini-motorhomes, the wiring harness routed between the back of the refrigerator and the refrigerator cabinet could come in direct contact with the refrigerator burner tube and cooling unit.
Risk: If contact occurs, the wire insulation material may melt, due to the operating temperature of the burner tube and cooling unit which could lead to a fire.
Fix: Dealers will relocate the wire harness. The recall begaon on march 29, 2004. Owners should contact winnebago 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.
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Throttle Body motor failure due to permanent magnet adhesive failure. Magnets detached from motor casing and wrapped around the armature. I have pictures and it is available for inspection. How was…
Had a second tire blowout of bfg 225/75r16 tires on our coachmen freelander. Driving around 45 mpg on smooth road with temp approximately 65 degrees. Tire tread peeled off the entire thing except for an approximately 10 inch strip. It destroyed the gas intake line. Good thing we didn't have alot of…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Coachmen Freelander?
Owners most often report tires, unknown or other problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Coachmen Freelander?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 Coachmen Freelander a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Freelander model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.