Forest River Freedom Express Problems by Year
NHTSA has 12 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file for the Forest River Freedom Express, across 6 model years (2013–2021). The 2019 model year has the most complaints (3). The most reported problem area overall is suspension.
Forest River Freedom Express years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Freedom Express model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2019 Freedom Express: 3 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2018 Freedom Express: 3 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2013 Freedom Express: 3 complaints, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Forest River Freedom Express problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Tires | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Forest River Freedom Express model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Freedom Express | 1 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2020 Freedom Express | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2019 Freedom Express | 3 | 0 | — | Tires | |
| 2018 Freedom Express | 3 | 0 | — | Service Brakes, Air | |
| 2014 Freedom Express | 2 | 0 | — | Suspension | |
| 2013 Freedom Express | 3 | 0 | — | Structure |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Forest River Freedom Express years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2019 (3), 2018 (3), 2013 (3). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Forest River Freedom Express?
Suspension, with 5 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the Forest River Freedom Express have?
1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.