2011 Coachmen Freedom Express

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2011 Coachmen Freedom Express
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:56:04.017Z

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.

Complaints
5

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2011

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

2011: 5 complaints 2011 5 2012: 1 complaint 2013: 6 complaints 2013 2014: 4 complaints 2015: 3 complaints 2015 2016: 2 complaints 2017: 3 complaints 2017 2018: 2 complaints 2019: 3 complaints 2019 2020: 1 complaint 2021: 2 complaints 2021 2022: 0 complaints 2024: 0 complaints 2024
2011: 5 complaints 2011 5 2012: 1 complaint 2012 2013: 6 complaints 2013 2014: 4 complaints 2014 2015: 3 complaints 2015 2016: 2 complaints 2016 2017: 3 complaints 2017 2018: 2 complaints 2018 2019: 3 complaints 2019 2020: 1 complaint 2020 2021: 2 complaints 2021 2022: 0 complaints 2022 2024: 0 complaints 2024
2011: 5 complaints 2011 5 2012: 1 complaint 2012 2013: 6 complaints 2013 2014: 4 complaints 2014 2015: 3 complaints 2015 2016: 2 complaints 2016 2017: 3 complaints 2017 2018: 2 complaints 2018 2019: 3 complaints 2019 2020: 1 complaint 2020 2021: 2 complaints 2021 2022: 0 complaints 2022 2024: 0 complaints 2024

2011: 5 complaints

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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
Show complaint excerpts

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, 2011-10-12

Wheels

2 of 5 total reports mention: wheels.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Returning from vacation in knoxville, Iowa we were traveling west on the turner turnpike between tulsa and Oklahoma city.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-08-17

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, 2013-08-17

Also filed under Structure

Tires

1 of 5 total reports mentions: tires.

Structure

1 of 5 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing body.

FIRE

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2011-01-14Wheels10V596000 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…

    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.

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    2017-12-27Equipment17V756000 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.

Buy-smart checklist

2011 Coachmen Freedom Express — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Suspension: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Wheels: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Tires: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 10V596000 · Wheels
  • Recall 17V756000 · Equipment

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 2026-08-26 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.