2013 Forest River Freedom Express Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Freedom Express years
- Not enough data 1st of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Forest River Freedom Express. That is the most of any Freedom Express model year in the database (6 years). The most reported problem area is structure (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 35,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 Forest River 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 | 2 | 67% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 67% | 400 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 Forest River Freedom Express recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2013 Forest River Freedom Express.
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.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FOREST RIVER FREEDOM EXPRESS. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, ONE OF THE TIRES BECAME DEFLATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NOT TOO LONG AFTER, ANOTHER TIRE BECAME DEFLATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REPAIRING ONE OF THE TIRES, HE NOTICED THAT THE…
The rv sags at the mid point half way between the spring mounts. It is very evident as a crease in the floor of the rv when walking by all appearances the frame bent. I have been given to understand that these rv class is prone to this due to braces missing from the frames
On 9-3-15 the front axle perchs/shackle brackets broke while driving, costing $421.42 in repairs. On 5-5-17 the rear axle perchs/shackle brackets broke while driving down the road, causing the axle to fall onto the ground and rupturing the propane line. The shackle repair cost $158.00 in repairs…
Other Forest River Freedom Express years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Freedom Express | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 Freedom Express | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 Freedom Express | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 Freedom Express | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 Freedom Express | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Forest River Freedom Express?
Owners most often report structure, suspension problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Forest River Freedom Express?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2013 Forest River 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 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.