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2004 Coachmen FreelanderProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2004 Coachmen Freelander, most often about the equipment. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage4kEquipment, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 4, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 Coachmen Freelander has problems

1 complaint 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
Equipment10

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

4 recalls

2004 Coachmen Freelander 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.

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 08V-279 · Jun 25, 2008 · 37,293 vehicles

Risk. EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE FROM GAS WHICH MIGHT ESCAPE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Engine and engine cooling

Recall 04V-515 · Oct 28, 2004 · 88 vehicles

Risk. THESE HOT PARTICLES MAY IGNITE THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM DAMAGE OR UNDERHOOD FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 04V-119 · Mar 8, 2004 · 122 vehicles

Risk. IF CONTACT OCCURS, THE WIRE INSULATION MATERIAL MAY MELT, DUE TO THE OPERATING TEMPERATURE OF THE BURNER TUBE AND COOLING UNIT WHICH COULD LEAD TO A FIRE.

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

2004 vs. every other Freelander 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 Freelander median. How we score

'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Freelander owners report

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

THE TELEVISION IS MOUNTED ABOVE THE LOUNGE CHAIR JUST BEHIND THE PASSENGER SEAT. WHILE DRIVING HOME THE TV CABINET FELL APART AND CAUSED THE TV WHICH IS ABOUT 30LBS TO COME CRASHING DOWN JUST MISSING MY WIFE'S HEAD BY A INCH. *JB
Complaint 10098829 · Nov 14, 2004 · 4,200 miles

Own a 2004 Freelander?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.