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2017 Coachmen Freedom ExpressProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2017 Coachmen Freedom Express, most often about the structure. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-756 the manufacturer reports only 8% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 8%Owner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage45kStructure, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 4, 2025. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2017 Coachmen Freedom Express has problems

3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Structure30
Electrical system10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2017 Coachmen Freedom Express recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

8%repaired · 2020 Q4

Equipment

Recall 17V-756 · Nov 22, 2017 · 365,885 vehicles · 30,990 repaired

Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

48%repaired · 2021 Q2

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 16V-550 · Jul 22, 2016 · 132 vehicles · 63 repaired

Risk. If the driveshaft rubs against the tires, tire failure may result, possibly causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Coachmen.

Best & worst years

2017 vs. every other Freedom Express year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Freedom Express median. How we score

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In owners' words

What Freedom Express owners report

Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

Frame failure occurred bilaterally where the tongue of the travel trailer was attached to the undercarriage. Cracks were vertical and almost completely through the structural supports. This caused the I beam to buckle. Fortunately, the breaks were discovered just prior to fully separating. We had a…
Complaint 11678195 · Aug 4, 2025
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 COACHMEN FREEDOM EXPRESS. WHILE CHECKING THE AIR PRESSURE IN THE TIRES, THE CONTACT NOTICED CRACKS UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CAMPERS INN RV OF RALEIGH (LOCATED AT 1501 OUTLET CENTER DR, SELMA, NC 27576, [PHONE]), BUT WAS…
Complaint 11141933 · Oct 22, 2018 · 45,000 miles
2017 COACHMEN FREEDOM EXPRESS 276RKDS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO IMPROPER MOUNTING OF PROPANE BOTTLES. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE WIRES THAT REST ON THE LEAF SPRINGS MAKING CHAFFING AND SHORTING INEVITABLE. THE UNDERBELLY WAS NOT HEATED AS STATED BY THE MANUFACTURER EXTERIOR ELECTRICAL WIRES…
Complaint 11074756 · Apr 10, 2018

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