2016 Coachmen Freelander Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Dec 15, 2020 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Freelander years
Not enough data 2nd of 21 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Coachmen Freelander. That ranks 2nd out of 21 Freelander model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (1 complaints, 50%). There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.

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

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Most common 2016 Coachmen Freelander problems

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

Structure1
Tires1 · ~487 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Structure150%———
Tires150%487——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2015, with 1 complaints
2015: 1201512020: 120201

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2016 Coachmen Freelander recalls (3)

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Visibility:power window devices and controlsJul 3, 2018 · NHTSA campaign 18V444000 · 53 vehicles

Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2016 Forest River Forester, 2014-2016 Forest River Sunseeker and Coachmen Leprechaun, 2014 Coachmen Concord, and 2014-2017 Coachmen Freelander vehicles, built on Chevrolet chassis and equipped with power windows. Liquid may leak into the driver's power window switch and cause corrosion, resulting in high electrical resistance.

Risk: High electrical resistance can increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: Forest River has notified owners, and Chevrolet dealers will replace the driver side window switch, free of charge. The recall began July 24, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Forest River Forester and Sunseeker at 1-574-206-7600, Coachmen Concord, Freelander, and Leprechaun customer service at 1-574-825-8602. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0781.

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.

Equipment:other:labelsApr 21, 2015 · NHTSA campaign 15V237000 · 83 vehicles

Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Coachmen Freelander vehicles manufactured February 14, 2014, to April 1, 2015, and 2015 Coachmen Leprechaun vehicles manufactured on June 10, 2014. The affected vehicles, manufactured on a Ford 158" wheelbase chassis with a 5.4L V-8 engine, may have a Federal Certification label that lists an incorrect gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), gross axle weight rating (GAWR) and wrong cargo carrying capacity information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

Risk: With incorrect GVWR, GAWR, and cargo carrying capacity information, the operator may overload the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Forest River will notify owners and will provide replacement labels with the corrected information, free of charge. The recall began on April 17, 2015. Owners may contact Coachmen customer service at 1-800-453-6064. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-04172015-0031.

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.

2016 coachmen freelander. Consumer writes in regards to nhtsa safety recall 16v-552. *ld the consumer stated the manufacturer and dealer exceeded a reasonable amount of completing the recall repair. *js

Structure · received Dec 15, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11383735

I wanted to register my tires in case of a recall but the vehicle dealer didn't know anything about tire registration when i bought the vehicle new.

Tires · received Aug 31, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10760489

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Coachmen Freelander?

Owners most often report structure, tires problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2016 Coachmen Freelander?

Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2016 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 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.