2011 Coachmen Freelander Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 13, 2018 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Freelander years
Not enough data 5th of 21 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2011 Coachmen Freelander. That ranks 5th out of 21 Freelander model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is equipment (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 34,530 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2011 Coachmen Freelander problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Equipment1 · ~34,530 mi
Latches/locks/linkages1 · ~34,530 mi
Unknown or Other1 · ~34,530 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Equipment1100%34,530——
Latches/locks/linkages1100%34,530——
Unknown or Other1100%34,530——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2011 Coachmen Freelander recalls (1)

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EquipmentNov 22, 2017 · NHTSA campaign 17V756000 · 365,885 vehicles

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.

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.

My 2011 coachmen freelander had a failure of the main door latch/lock mechanism manufactured by trimark corporation model #060-0650. The failure resulted in us being locked out of the motorhome in the dark of night in a remote area of the sierra's ca. After jimmying a window open and gaining access…

Unknown or Other · received Jun 13, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11101594

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Coachmen Freelander?

Owners most often report equipment, latches/locks/linkages, unknown or other problems. The top one, equipment, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2011 Coachmen Freelander?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2011 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 2011 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.