AI Damage2013 Forest River Freedom Express: common problems
Owners of the 2013 Forest River Freedom Express filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about structure and suspension. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Structure 67% of all complaints
- 2 Suspension 67% of all complaints
- Structure: 2 complaints (67% of all).
- Suspension: 2 complaints (67% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 forest river freedom express. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 mph, one of the tires became deflated. The contact stated that not too long after, another tire became deflated.
The 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
On 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.
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 17,150 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Freedom Express has 2 complaints (5 years in the data). This year has 3, above average.
What to check before buying
- 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 Forest River Freedom Express?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: structure, suspension. Total complaints: 3.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2013 Forest River 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 Forest River 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.
Other 2013 models
Read also
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.