2018 Coachmen Freedom Express
Only 2 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 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2018
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2018: 2 complaints
View as data table
| 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 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Suspension
1 of 2 total reports mentions: suspension.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 Coachmen Freedom Express. While driving various speeds, the rv was very unstable. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the rear axle was misaligned. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-12-20
Structure
1 of 2 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing body.
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Our 2018 Coachmen Freedom Express 287BHDS with lippert (Lci) frame experienced a failure of the steel frame while making a turn in a residential neighborhood. The hanger for the leaf spring suspension broke off the frame.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-06-18
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2018-02-20Equipment18V051000 Forest River, Inc.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and a Forest River or a Lippert dealer will replace the power tongue jack, free of charge. The recall began on February 20, 2018.
Buy-smart checklist
2018 Coachmen Freedom Express — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Suspension: 1 report on file for this year.
- Structure: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 18V051000 · Equipment
FAQ
- Is the 2018 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 2018 Coachmen Freedom Express?
- The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2018 Coachmen Freedom Express have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-08-26 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.