AI Damage2013 Coachmen Freedom Express: common problems
Owners of the 2013 Coachmen Freedom Express filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about wheels and equipment. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 6
What fails most often
- 1 Wheels 33% of all complaints
- 2 Equipment 17% of all complaints
- 3 Service brakes 17% of all complaints
- 4 Structure 17% of all complaints
- 5 Suspension 17% of all complaints
- 6 Tires 17% of all complaints
- Wheels: 2 complaints (33% of all).
- Equipment: 1 complaints (17% of all).
- Service brakes: 1 complaints (17% of all).
- Structure: 1 complaints (17% of all).
- Suspension: 1 complaints (17% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 6 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Wheel fell off while traveling through durham,nc on april 5th,2019.it was determined by appraiser from amica insurance co. That the frames were split just above the support shackels holding the suspension.there was no interaction with property or other vehicles.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 coachman freedom express equipped with a kidde fire extinguisher, model number: fa110g. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v756000 (equipment).
Tire blew out while travel trailer was being pulled on the highway. Tires had been maintained and checked prior to trip. 65 mph travel speed was not exceeded. Trailer was not over loaded.
While driving 70 mph, the rear passenger side tire blew out and the thread separated. One month later, the failure recurred on the front driver side tire. The vehicle was taken to a tire shop and both tires were replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vin was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 coachmen freedom express. The bed inside the trailer came down and crushed the contact's motorcycle without warning. The failure occurred once. The trailer was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was not provided. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. There was no mileage available.
Grease detected on brake linings: further details in odi files. Updated 03/07/14 updated 03/18/2014 updated 06/10/14 the consumer stated the vehicle has been repaired 3 times. Updated 06/16/2014
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 13,278 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 36% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Freedom Express has 2 complaints (14 years in the data). This year has 6, above average.
What to check before buying
- Wheels. Wheel runout, cracks, signs of a wheel strike.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Coachmen Freedom Express?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: wheels, equipment, service brakes. Total complaints: 6. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: tires: bulges, blowouts (33%), smoke, burning smell, fire (17%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2013 Coachmen Freedom Express?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2013 Coachmen Freedom Express from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.