2016 Forest River Freelander Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Freelander years
- Not enough data 1st of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2016 Forest River Freelander. That is the most of any Freelander model year in the database (7 years). The most reported problem area is unknown or other (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 2,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Forest River Freelander 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 100% | 2,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2016 Forest River Freelander recalls (1)
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Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Dynamax and Coachmen Pursuit recreational vehicles and 2016-2017 Freelander and Orion recreational vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with shower curtains that may not adequately resist catching fire in the presence of an ignition source. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 302, "Flammability of Interior Materials."
Risk: A flammable shower curtain may further fuel a fire, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shower curtains with curtains made with fire retardant, free of charge. The recall began on September 12, 2016. Owners may contact Dynamax customer service at 1-574-262-3474, Pursuit customer service at 1-574-825-8305 (east of the Mississippi) or 1-574-825-8317 (west of the Mississippi) and Freelander or Orion customer service at 1-574-825-8602. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-07152016-0225.
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.
Curb side stress glass shower panel exploded sending small and tiny glass particles all over shower and bathroom floor and lavatory sink. Occurred either in transit or when sitting on parking pad at my home. Fortunately no one was in bathroom or vehicle when or would have caused multiple wounds.
Other Forest River Freelander years
← 2013 Freelander · 2017 Freelander →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 Freelander | 0 | 1 |
| 2026 Freelander | 0 | 2 |
| 2025 Freelander | 0 | 3 |
| 2020 Freelander | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 Freelander | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 Freelander | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Forest River Freelander?
Owners most often report unknown or other problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Forest River Freelander?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2016 Forest River 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.