2011 Coachmen Freedom Express

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2011 Coachmen Freedom Express
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:39:51.933Z

Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2011: 5 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2009	0
2010	0
2011	5
2012	1
2013	6
2014	4
2015	3
2016	2
2017	3
2018	2
2019	3
2020	1
2021	2
2022	0
2024	0

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 5 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SUSPENSION

3 of 5 total reports mention: suspension.

FIRE

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TRAVELING DOWN HIGHWAY PULLING CAMPER. STOPPED IN REST AREA AND OBSERVED THAT REAR AXLE HAD BENT AND RIGHT SIDE TIRE WAS AT APPROX 20-25DEGREE ANGLE. AFTER THAT HAD BEEN REPAIRED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20111012

WHEELS

2 of 5 total reports mention: wheels.

FIRE

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TRAVELING EAST ON 146N JUST ON THE DOWNHILL SIDE OF THE FRED HARTMAN BRIDGE A GOOD SAMARITAN HAILED OUR ATTENTION THAT THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL WAS ON FIRE OF OUR TRAVEL TRAILER. WE PULLED OVER OUT OF DANGER TO AN ENTRANCE TO A PUBIC BOAT RAMP.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130817

RETURNING FROM VACATION IN KNOXVILLE, IOWA WE WERE TRAVELING WEST ON THE TURNER TURNPIKE BETWEEN TULSA AND OKLAHOMA CITY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130817

TIRES

1 of 5 total reports mentions: tires.

STRUCTURE

1 of 5 total reports mentions: structure.

FIRE

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NHTSA ODI report, 20130817

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20110114 — wheels

COACHMEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CATALINA AND FREEDOM EXPRESS COACHES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 23, 2010, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 28, 2010 AND EQUIPPED WITH 15" X 6" WHITE SPOKE OR MODULAR DESIG

Remedy: COACHMEN WILL REPLACE THE WHEELS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 14, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT COACHMEN RV CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-453-6064.

Campaign 10V596000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20171227 — equipment

Forest River, Inc.

Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on December 27, 2017.

Campaign 17V756000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2011 Coachmen Freedom Express — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for suspension issues (3 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for wheels issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 10V596000 (wheels) has been completed.
Verify recall 17V756000 (equipment) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 2011 Coachmen Freedom Express reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Coachmen Freedom Express?

The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 60% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2011 Coachmen Freedom Express have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.