Forest River FREEDOM EXPRESS problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
12 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
3,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2013 to 2021 model years. Data snapshot: . 8 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Suspension is the most frequently named component, appearing in 5 of 12 complaints (41.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 1 | 8.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 8.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 5 |
| Tires | 3 |
| Structure:Body | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Interconnecting Assembly(Wiring) | 1 |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
Suspension: 5; Tires: 3; Structure:Body: 2; Electrical System: 1; Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Interconnecting Assembly(Wiring): 1; Tires:Tread/Belt: 1; Unknown Or Other: 1; Wheels: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 7 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 7; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (7). 4 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 1 |
2017: 2; 2020: 6; 2021: 3; 2022: 1
Pattern summary
Suspension leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11420000 · 2021-06-07 (June 7, 2021)
The contact owns a 2018 Forest River Freedom Express RV. The contact stated while the RV was parked, her husband inspected underneath the vehicle and noticed that there were no brake line connections for the front driver’s or passenger’s side. The contact notified the local dealer however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact was concerned about an accident in the event the RV was driven. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 1,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 1,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11420000 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11417716 · 2021-05-19 (May 19, 2021)
Fluids leaked in front cargo bay and leaked into Molex connector which was screwed onto the floor resulting in electrical fire.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11417716 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 0 |
2013: 0; 2014: 0; 2018: 0; 2019: 0; 2020: 1; 2021: 0