Forest River Freelander Problems by Year
NHTSA has 2 owner complaints and 8 safety recalls on file for the Forest River Freelander, across 7 model years (2013–2027). The 2017 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is equipment.
Forest River Freelander years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Freelander model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2017 Freelander: 1 complaint, 1 recall
- 2016 Freelander: 1 complaint, 1 recall
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 Freelander problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Forest River Freelander model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Freelander | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2026 Freelander | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2025 Freelander | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2020 Freelander | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2017 Freelander | 1 | 1 | — | Equipment | |
| 2016 Freelander | 1 | 1 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 2013 Freelander | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Forest River Freelander years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2017 (1), 2016 (1). 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 Freelander?
Equipment, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Forest River Freelander have?
8 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.