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2019 Coachmen Freedom Express problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 3 complaints on file for the 2019 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.

3

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2019 compare to other Freedom Express years?

Freedom Express NHTSA complaints by model year, 2019 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, 2019 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2019 Coachmen Freedom Express problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Other267%
Tires & Wheels133%

Does the 2019 Coachmen Freedom Express have recalls?

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

18V545000Electrical SystemAugust 17, 2018 · 69 units

Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Coachmen Freedom Express recreational trailers. The break-away safety switch was not wired to a constant power source, and, as a result, the switch may be inadvertently disconnected from the trailer house battery and cause the brakes to not engage if the trailer detaches from the tow vehicle.

Consequence

If the trailer brakes cannot engage if the trailer detaches from tow vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will correct the break-away safety switch wiring, free of charge. The recall began September 11, 2018. Owners may contact Coachmen Freedom Express customer service at 1-574-825-8657. Forest River's number for this recall is 220/320-0825.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“Stove came equipped in my 2019 Coachmen Freedom Express 204RD and is in many other RVs. Staged a pot of coffee on the Furrion RV stove and the pot tipped over. Have had this occur multiple times. No injuries but there are multiple blogs on the internet of people experiencing the same issue with…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · June 14, 2025

“Pulling out of camping park noticed wheel leaning outward. Pulled off wheel and noticed axel, wheel bearing and hub damaged along with two cracks in frame. RV only 3 years old. ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · July 7, 2022

2019 Coachmen Freedom Express — common questions

Is the 2019 Coachmen Freedom Express reliable?

The record is thin — 3 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2019 Coachmen Freedom Express have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2019 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.