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
Vehicle safety record
2004 Independence Freedom Express Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2004 Independence Freedom Express with NHTSA, most often about the engine & cooling (2) and the acceleration & cruise control (2). Those complaints describe 1 crash and 1 injury. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 2003 has 2.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Freedom Express year, for its age
#311 most complained-about 2004 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2004 Independence Freedom Express problems
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No recalls for the 2004 Independence Freedom Express
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2004 Independence Freedom Express. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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3 complaints about the 2004 Independence Freedom Express
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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.
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
Independence Freedom Express: every year compared
All Freedom Express yearsQuestions about the 2004 Independence Freedom Express
Does the 2004 Independence Freedom Express have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2004 Independence Freedom Express right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Independence Freedom Express?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the engine & cooling (2), acceleration & cruise control (2), transmission & drivetrain (2).
How many complaints has the 2004 Independence Freedom Express had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on April 6, 2005 and the latest on September 14, 2013. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 1 injury and 0 deaths.
Is the 2004 Independence Freedom Express a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 30 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Independence Freedom Express year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Independence Freedom Express years have the most complaints?
2004 (3), 2003 (2), 2001 (1). See every Independence Freedom Express year compared.
What should I do if my 2004 Independence Freedom Express has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data