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2018 Coachmen Freedom Express problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 2 complaints on file for the 2018 Coachmen Freedom Express — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

2

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2018 compare to other Freedom Express years?

Freedom Express NHTSA complaints by model year, 2018 highlighted7 complaints2009: 0 complaints2010: 0 complaints2011: 7 complaints2012: 1 complaints2013: 7 complaints2014: 6 complaints2015: 5 complaints2016: 4 complaints2017: 4 complaints2018: 2 complaints2019: 3 complaints2020: 2 complaints2021: 3 complaints2022: 0 complaints2024: 0 complaints
Freedom Express NHTSA complaints by model year, 2018 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2018 Coachmen Freedom Express problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Body & Structure150%
Suspension150%

Does the 2018 Coachmen Freedom Express have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

18V051000OtherJanuary 12, 2018 · 1,349 units

Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Rockwood and Flagstaff, and Coachmen Freedom Express recreational trailers and 2017-2018 Palomino and XLR ToyHauler and Coachmen Viking recreational trailers equipped with a Smart-Jack model power tongue jack. The laminated plastic touch pad on the jack may crack or separate allowing water to enter, potentially causing the jack to operate unintentionally.

Consequence

If the tongue jack retracts or extends unexpectedly, there could be an increased risk of a crash or injury.

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. Rockwood and Flagstaff Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-5164; XLR ToyHauler owners can call 1-574-642-0432; Viking owners can call 1-269-467-4600; Freedom Express owners can call 1-574-825-8205; Palomino owners can call 1-269-432-3246. Lippert Customer service can be reached at 1-574-538-4514 or by email at recall@lci1.com. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0610.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“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. THE LOCAL DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · December 1, 2018

“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. LARGE CRACKS WERE ALSO VISIBLE BOTH NORTH AND SOUTH OF THE BROKEN SUSPENSION…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · June 7, 2020

2018 Coachmen Freedom Express — common questions

Is the 2018 Coachmen Freedom Express reliable?

The record is thin — 2 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2018 Coachmen Freedom Express have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2018 Coachmen Freedom Express. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.