Vehicle description: motorcycles. On revtech 6-speed transmission assemblies and 6-speed gearsets, the 4-6 shift clutch has the potential to fail.
2001-2004 · 3 model years
Independence Freedom Express Problems by year
Owners have filed 6 complaints about the Independence Freedom Express across 3 model years, and it has 1 recall. The 2004 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (3). The most reported problem area is the transmission & drivetrain, followed by the engine & cooling.
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 0
Freedom Express complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common Freedom Express problems
Independence Freedom Express recalls 1
Latest Freedom Express complaints
Customer reported on two separate occasions that the transmission locked up while riding. The second occasion he was going forty miles an hour and was thrown from the bike. Cosmetic damage to bike was repaired. He now feels it is unsafe to ride and cannot sell the bike for fear of the next owner being hurt or killed.D this is being reported by his repair shop. *Tr
Dt: when the consumer purchased the motorcycle, the speedometer was off 15 mph, this was discovered while riding. The license plate bracket broke 3 times, and in one incident struck the passenger. The vehicle had driveline problems. The consumer took the vehicle to a dealer who replaced the license plate bracket as well as the horn. The motorcycle is currently in the repair shop for repairs on the drive train and motor. *Ak the consumer has experienced other problems with the motorcycle which are as follows: gas tank, exhaust pipe, turn signal and tail lights, shocks, bushings, brake pads and throttle linkage, and the motor was leaking oil.
Right side mount led license plate/brake light. Mount cracked due to vibration? Wires were attached to plate, was flying behind me on bike. Broke free, cars behind me to swerved to avoid license plate mount (2 lbs) also could of got stuck in my rear wheel causing me to crash. Bilder of bike hungup on me when ask for a fix to the problem. (Rosemary tusen)
Vehicle cut off all of the time , and the speedometer was inoperable. Consumer took vehicle to dealer for repairs on several occasions. However, the problem recurred. *Ak *tt
While the vehicle was parked consumer noticed fluid leaking from underneath the vehicle. It was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the fuel tank needed to be replaced.*Ak.......The gas tank is a hazard on this motorcycle, and the company is little concerned about the safety issue. The gas tank has a small hole which leaks fluid and could cause a fire. *Ak
While driving motorcycle about 30 mph and without warning clutch will not engage or disengage intermittently, motorcycle will not stop the at any normal speed. The dealer is aware of the problem. *Ak
Questions about the Independence Freedom Express
Which Independence Freedom Express years have the most problems?
Which Independence Freedom Express years have the fewest complaints?
Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2003 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Freedom Express years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.
What are the most common Independence Freedom Express problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the transmission & drivetrain (3), engine & cooling (2), fuel system (2) most often.
How many recalls does the Independence Freedom Express have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall across all Independence Freedom Express model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data