Forest River Freelander problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 1 owner complaints and 8 recalls on file for the Forest River Freelander (2013–2027).

Complaints
1
Recalls
8
Model years
7
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Forest River Freelander model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every Forest River Freelander model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
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Most common Forest River Freelander problem areas (all years)

    Forest River Freelander recalls

    • Recall 26V503000Aug 3, 202621 vehiclesModel years 2027

      Risk: A unprotected power feed wire increases the risk of a fire.

    • Recall 26V013000Jan 16, 202616 vehiclesModel years 2026

      Risk: A wire that is not connected to over-current protection increases the risk of a fire.

    • Recall 25V486000Jul 25, 2025534 vehiclesModel years 2025–2026

      Risk: A detached fuel line can leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

    • Recall 24V895000Nov 27, 202417 vehiclesModel years 2025

      Risk: Inoperative taillights can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

    • Recall 24V581000Aug 6, 202420 vehiclesModel years 2025

      Risk: Incorrect seating capacity information may lead to overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    • Recall 19V736000Oct 16, 2019364 vehiclesModel years 2020

      Risk: Without the seatbelt warning reminder, the driver may forget to fasten the seatbelt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

    • Recall 16V552000Jul 25, 20161,330 vehiclesModel years 2016–2017

      Risk: A flammable shower curtain may further fuel a fire, increasing the risk of injury.

    • Recall 13V037000Feb 1, 2013Model years 2013

      Risk: If the ignition key is removed while the vehicle is still on and/or the vehicle is not in Park, the vehicle may rollaway and the unintended movement of the vehicle may result in a possible crash or injury to pedestrians.

    Other Forest River models

    Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology