2014 Forest River FREEDOM EXPRESS: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
2 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
10,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2014 model year. Data updated: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.
This selection has limited data. It remains available for lookup but is excluded from search indexing.
Most common problems
Suspension is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 2 complaints (100.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
Suspension: 2; Unknown Or Other: 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 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 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: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 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 (1). 1 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 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
2017: 1; 2020: 1
Pattern summary
Suspension leads the component reports. 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11045580 · 2017-11-13 (November 13, 2017)
PASSENGER SIDE SPRING HANGAR ON REAR AXLE BROKE WHILE BEING TOWED ALLOWING LEAF SPRING TO SHIFT TOWARDS THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND ALLOWING PASSENGER REAR TIRE TO CONTACT THE BODY AND FRAME. TIRE RUBBED TO THE POINT OF FAILURE AND THE TIRE BLEW OUT AND ALLOWED THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE TO PIVOT UP INTO THE BOTTOM OF THE BODY. THIS FAILURE OCCURRED AT HIGHWAY SPEED ON LEVEL, PAVED US HIGHWAY. WHEN THE HANGAR BROKE IT ALLOWED BOTH AXLES TO TWIST UNDER THE TRAILER AND PIVOT TOWARDS THE DRIVER'S SIDE. ALL 5 OF THE REMAINING SPRING HANGARS ARE TWISTED…
Owner-reported narrative. 10,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11045580 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11364451 · 2020-10-15 (October 15, 2020)
WAS PULLING OUT OF DRIVEWAY LEFT REAR WHEEL FELL OVER AND REAR SUSPENTION SHACKEL RIPPED OUT OF FRAME HAD TO HAVE SOMEONE TEMP WELD IT TO GET IT OUT OF ROAD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11364451 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.
Vehicle analysis explorer
Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.
Data completeness
2 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.
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 | 2013 | 2014 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 266.7%ODI 10985912 · 400 miON 9-3-15 THE FRONT AXLE PERCHS/SHACKLE BRACKETS BROKE WHILE DRIVING, COSTING $421.42 IN REPAIRS. ON 5-5-17 THE REAR AXLE PERCHS/SHACKLE BRACKETS BROKE WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, CAUSING THE AXLE TO FALL ONTO THE GROUND AND RUPTURING THE PROPANE LINE. THE SHACKLE REPAIR COST $158.00 IN REPAIRS. THE PROPANE LINE IS SCHEDULED TO BE FIXED ON 6-5-17. THE CAUSE IS OBVIOUSLY POOR/FAULTY WELDING AND/OR FRAME DESIGN BY THE COACHMAN TRAILER COMPANY. SORRY I DON'T HAVE THE CAPACITY TO UPLOAD MY RECEIPTS BUT I CAN MAIL THEM TO YOU | 2100.0%ODI 11045580 · 10,000 miPASSENGER SIDE SPRING HANGAR ON REAR AXLE BROKE WHILE BEING TOWED ALLOWING LEAF SPRING TO SHIFT TOWARDS THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND ALLOWING PASSENGER REAR TIRE TO CONTACT THE BODY AND FRAME. TIRE RUBBED TO THE POINT OF FAILURE AND THE TIRE BLEW OUT AND ALLOWED THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE TO PIVOT UP INTO THE BOTTOM OF THE BODY. THIS FAILURE OCCURRED AT HIGHWAY SPEED ON LEVEL, PAVED US HIGHWAY. WHEN THE HANGAR BROKE IT ALLOWED BOTH AXLES TO TWIST UNDER THE TRAILER AND PIVOT TOWARDS THE DRIVER'S SIDE. ALL 5 OF THE REMAINING SPRING HANGARS ARE TWISTED… | 133.3%ODI 11351383 · 2,000 miTIRES ON THE STBD SIDE OF THE TRAILER ARE RUBBING AGAINST THE BOTTOM OF THE TRAILER. THE LEAF SPRINGS LOOKED FLAT. I HAVE FOUND SEVERAL OTHER FOREST RIVER "COACHMAN FREEDOM EXPRESS" MODELS WITH THE SAME ISSUE.THE TIRES RUB WHEN IN MOTION DAMAGING THE BOTTOM OF THE TRAILER AND WILL POTENTIALLY LEAD TO A BLOWN TIRE. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Tires | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 3100.0%ODI 11329784 · 6,000 miCASTLE ROCK ST205/75R14 TIRE BLOW OUT. PRESSURE CHECKED 65 PSI COLD BEFORE TRIP. ESTIMATE 5000-6000 MILES. DRIVING 65 MPH ON I95. DID FEEL CYCLING VIBRATION PRIOR TO FAILURE SUSPECT STEEL BELT FAILURE BUT WAS LESS THAN 20 MILES FROM HOME AND DID NOT THINK I COULD ISOLATE TIRE. DUE TO SO MANY FACEBOOK COMPLAINTS I WAS CONCERNED. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Structure:Body | 266.7%ODI 11350791THE RV SAGS AT THE MID POINT HALF WAY BETWEEN THE SPRING MOUNTS. IT IS VERY EVIDENT AS A CREASE IN THE FLOOR OF THE RV WHEN WALKING BY ALL APPEARANCES THE FRAME BENT. I HAVE BEEN GIVEN TO UNDERSTAND THAT THESE RV CLASS IS PRONE TO THIS DUE TO BRACES MISSING FROM THE FRAMES | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Electrical System | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 1100.0%ODI 11417716Fluids leaked in front cargo bay and leaked into Molex connector which was screwed onto the floor resulting in electrical fire. |
| Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Interconnecting Assembly(Wiring) | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 133.3%ODI 11420000 · 1,000 miThe 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. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 133.3%ODI 11425530ST225/75R15 Tire delaminated on interstate. Belt separated from tire causing damage to vehicle. This was the second tire to fail on vehicle. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Unknown Or Other | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 150.0%ODI 11364451WAS PULLING OUT OF DRIVEWAY LEFT REAR WHEEL FELL OVER AND REAR SUSPENTION SHACKEL RIPPED OUT OF FRAME HAD TO HAVE SOMEONE TEMP WELD IT TO GET IT OUT OF ROAD | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Wheels | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 133.3%ODI 11329784 · 6,000 miCASTLE ROCK ST205/75R14 TIRE BLOW OUT. PRESSURE CHECKED 65 PSI COLD BEFORE TRIP. ESTIMATE 5000-6000 MILES. DRIVING 65 MPH ON I95. DID FEEL CYCLING VIBRATION PRIOR TO FAILURE SUSPECT STEEL BELT FAILURE BUT WAS LESS THAN 20 MILES FROM HOME AND DID NOT THINK I COULD ISOLATE TIRE. DUE TO SO MANY FACEBOOK COMPLAINTS I WAS CONCERNED. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | Too few reports for a range | 10,000 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 11045580 · 10,000 miPASSENGER SIDE SPRING HANGAR ON REAR AXLE BROKE WHILE BEING TOWED ALLOWING LEAF SPRING TO SHIFT TOWARDS THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND ALLOWING PASSENGER REAR TIRE TO CONTACT THE BODY AND FRAME. TIRE RUBBED TO THE POINT OF FAILURE AND THE TIRE BLEW OUT AND ALLOWED THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE TO PIVOT UP INTO THE BOTTOM OF THE BODY. THIS FAILURE OCCURRED AT HIGHWAY SPEED ON LEVEL, PAVED US HIGHWAY. WHEN THE HANGAR BROKE IT ALLOWED BOTH AXLES TO TWIST UNDER THE TRAILER AND PIVOT TOWARDS THE DRIVER'S SIDE. ALL 5 OF THE REMAINING SPRING HANGARS ARE TWISTED… |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11 | 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 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-10 (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.
2020: 0 complaints · 2021: 1 complaints
| Model year | Through age 0 | Through age 1 | Through age 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Date coverage across each selected cohort
| Year | Incident dates used | Filing date fallbacks | Excluded dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 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 | Suspension | Unknown Or Other |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | — | 1ODI 11364451WAS PULLING OUT OF DRIVEWAY LEFT REAR WHEEL FELL OVER AND REAR SUSPENTION SHACKEL RIPPED OUT OF FRAME HAD TO HAVE SOMEONE TEMP WELD IT TO GET IT OUT OF ROAD |
| Unknown Or Other | 1ODI 11364451WAS PULLING OUT OF DRIVEWAY LEFT REAR WHEEL FELL OVER AND REAR SUSPENTION SHACKEL RIPPED OUT OF FRAME HAD TO HAVE SOMEONE TEMP WELD IT TO GET IT OUT OF ROAD | — |
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.