Coachmen FREEDOM problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
4 owner complaints analyzed
5 distinct recall campaigns
36,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2000 to 2008 model years. Data updated: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.
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Most common problems
Seat Belts is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 4 complaints (25.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 1 | 25.0% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 25.0% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Structure:Body | 1 |
| Structure:Body:Bumpers | 1 |
| Tires:Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire | 1 |
| Wheels:Hub | 1 |
Seat Belts: 1; Steering: 1; Structure:Body: 1; Structure:Body:Bumpers: 1; Tires:Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire: 1; Wheels:Hub: 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 | 0 |
| 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: 0; 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
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 3 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 |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
2004: 1; 2007: 1; 2016: 1; 2023: 1
Pattern summary
Seat Belts leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Steering behavior 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 11508587 · 2023-02-22 (February 22, 2023)
Front storage bin lid vibrated the latches loose and unlatched, it caught the wind at 60 mph and it broke the lid off flying in to traffic. I believe the sun decomposed the foam insulation making the lid not tight when closed, also the lid I made of cheap plastic which made it easier to brake off its hinges.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11508587 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10881735 · 2016-06-30 (June 30, 2016)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 COACHMEN FREEDOM. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO VIBRATE AND CAUSED THE VALANCES TO DETACH. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE HUBCAP DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 36,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10881735 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 |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
2000: 1; 2001: 1; 2002: 1; 2003: 1; 2004: 2; 2005: 2; 2006: 2; 2007: 1; 2008: 1
Year-by-year records
Vehicle analysis explorer
Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.
Data completeness
4 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-09-30.
Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.
Problems by model year
Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.
| Component | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 133.3%ODI 10185271SEVERAL TIMES A SEATBELT RECALL NOTICE WAS SENT TO ME FOR MY CHEVY VAN (COACHMAN MOTORHOME) AND TWICE I'VE SENT IT BACK STATING THAT THE DEALERSHIP THAT THEY LISTED FOR THE REPAIR REFUSED TO FIX IT. THE SERVICE MANAGER OF THE LISTED ESTABLISHMENT TELLS ME THAT I NEED TO TAKE IT TO A DEALERSHIP THAT IS AN HOUR AWAY. THAT WOULD BE A 2 HOUR ROUND TRIP PLUS IT WOULD COST AN ADDITIONAL $40 DOLLARS FOR THE GAS IT TAKES TO GET THERE AND BACK. THE RECALL KEEPS COMING BACK WITH THE SAME DEALERSHIP LISTED WITH NO OTHER RESPONSE. CAN SOMEONE LET US KNOW H… | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Steering | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 1100.0%ODI 10881735 · 36,000 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 COACHMEN FREEDOM. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO VIBRATE AND CAUSED THE VALANCES TO DETACH. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE HUBCAP DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,000. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Structure:Body | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 133.3%ODI 11508587Front storage bin lid vibrated the latches loose and unlatched, it caught the wind at 60 mph and it broke the lid off flying in to traffic. I believe the sun decomposed the foam insulation making the lid not tight when closed, also the lid I made of cheap plastic which made it easier to brake off its hinges. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Structure:Body:Bumpers | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 133.3%ODI 10052292WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH SPARE TIRE AND REAR BUMPER SHEARED OFF. DRIVER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR ANALYSIS, AND MECHANIC REPLACED BOTH SPARE TIRE AND BUMPER.*AK | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Tires:Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 133.3%ODI 10052292WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH SPARE TIRE AND REAR BUMPER SHEARED OFF. DRIVER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR ANALYSIS, AND MECHANIC REPLACED BOTH SPARE TIRE AND BUMPER.*AK | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Wheels:Hub | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 1100.0%ODI 10881735 · 36,000 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 COACHMEN FREEDOM. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO VIBRATE AND CAUSED THE VALANCES TO DETACH. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE HUBCAP DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,000. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.
Failure mileage by component
Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.
| Component | Mileage range (25th–75th percentile) | Median | Usable records | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | Too few reports for a range | 36,000 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 10881735 · 36,000 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 COACHMEN FREEDOM. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO VIBRATE AND CAUSED THE VALANCES TO DETACH. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE HUBCAP DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,000. |
| Wheels:Hub | Too few reports for a range | 36,000 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 10881735 · 36,000 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 COACHMEN FREEDOM. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO VIBRATE AND CAUSED THE VALANCES TO DETACH. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE HUBCAP DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,000. |
Complaint and recall timeline
Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.
Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.
Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
| Month | Complaints | Campaigns announced | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2024-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2024-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-10 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-09 (partial) | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
Emerging complaint spikes
Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.
This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.
No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.
Equal-age model-year comparison
Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.
2007: 0 complaints · 2008: 0 complaints
| Model year | Through age 0 | Through age 1 | Through age 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Date coverage across each selected cohort
| Year | Incident dates used | Filing date fallbacks | Excluded dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.
Components reported together
Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.
| Component | Seat Belts | Steering | Structure:Body | Structure:Body:Bumpers | Tires:Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire | Wheels:Hub |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1ODI 10881735 · 36,000 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 COACHMEN FREEDOM. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO VIBRATE AND CAUSED THE VALANCES TO DETACH. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE HUBCAP DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,000. |
| Structure:Body | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure:Body:Bumpers | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1ODI 10052292WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH SPARE TIRE AND REAR BUMPER SHEARED OFF. DRIVER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR ANALYSIS, AND MECHANIC REPLACED BOTH SPARE TIRE AND BUMPER.*AK | 0 |
| Tires:Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1ODI 10052292WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH SPARE TIRE AND REAR BUMPER SHEARED OFF. DRIVER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR ANALYSIS, AND MECHANIC REPLACED BOTH SPARE TIRE AND BUMPER.*AK | — | 0 |
| Wheels:Hub | 0 | 1ODI 10881735 · 36,000 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 COACHMEN FREEDOM. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO VIBRATE AND CAUSED THE VALANCES TO DETACH. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE HUBCAP DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,000. | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.
Recurring narrative patterns
Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.
0 patterns with matching reports.
No narratives match the published patterns.