Engine
2.5L 6-cyl
How to read this file. Complaint records are unverified owner submissions to the federal safety agency. Counts are raw, not adjusted for sales volume or vehicle age. Recall campaigns apply to the model; only a VIN check shows whether this car is affected or repaired. Parts shown are named by an editorial note or listed as a search directory; none is a diagnosis. Full methodology.
Fault profile
Complaint-component records on this vehicle, grouped by family. A complaint naming two systems counts once in each.
Complaints are owner-reported and not verified by the agency.
When it fails
The timing of this vehicle's reported failures, from the complaint file itself. A cluster tells you what to expect and when; it is shaped by reporting behavior as well as by the vehicle.
Vehicle age when the failure occurred
Years between the model year and the owner's reported failure date. Based on 220 of 226 complaints with a usable failure date.
Odometer when the failure occurred
Owner-reported mileage at failure, in 20,000-mile bands. Based on 177 of 226 complaints reporting a plausible odometer (500 to 500,000 miles; unverified).
Known issues
The component families with the most complaint records against this vehicle. Counts, crash and fire figures belong to the whole family, not to any single named issue. Parts listed are related system parts, not a diagnosis.
Engine & cooling
137 complaint records2 fire reports
"ENGINE TEMPERATURE SPIKING. ENGINE SUCKED A LAVE INTO THE ENGINE - ENGINE SEIZED. HAD TO REBUILD ENGINE - $5500.00. *NM..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse engine & cooling parts in the directory →
Power train
88 complaint records
"I ALWAYS HAD A PROBLEM WITH TRANSMISSION WHICH WAS REPLACED ONCE 2 YEAR AGO AND NOW I NEED TO DO OUT OF MY POCKET ALL OVER AGAIN. *TR..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse power train parts in the directory →
Glass & wipers
34 complaint records1 fire report
"AFTER MULTIPLE REPAIRS TO MY 2002 FREELANDER INCLUDING MULTIPLE WINDOW REGULATOR FAILURES. THE TRANSMISSION GOES OUT. DEALER SAYS THEY CANT REPAIR MUST REPLACE. *TR..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse glass & wipers parts in the directory →
Federal defect investigations
Formal investigations opened by the federal safety agency into this vehicle. An investigation is the step between a complaint pattern and a recall; not every one results in one.
| Investigation | Status | Component | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA05016 opened Oct 2005 | closed Feb 2007 | Exterior Lighting | BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILURE - led to recall 07V041000 ON JUNE 16, 2005, THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED A PRELIMINARY EVALUATION (PE05-034) TO INVESTIGATE ALLEGED STOP LAMP (BRAKE) SWITCH FAILURES IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR (MY) 2004 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SERIES II VEHICLES.ON OCTOBER 14, 2005, THE... |
Recall campaigns
Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN. Each campaign number links to the federal record.
| Campaign | Component | Summary | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07V041000 | Exterior Lighting | ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE BRAKE LIGHTS MAY REMAIN ILLUMINATED EVEN WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS NOT DEPRESSED. | Normally free |
| 05V300000 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | ON CERTAIN FIVE DOOR SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, IT IS POSSIBLE TO OPERATE THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE TO OPEN THE DOOR WHEN THE CHILD SAFETY LEVER IS IN THE "ON" POSITION. | Normally free |
| 04V347000 | Structure | CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. | Normally free |
Transport Canada recalls
Recalls issued under Canadian law for this model year, from Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database. Matched by model name, so a Canadian-market variant may appear here that was sold under another name in the US. Units are Canadian vehicles affected.
| Recall | System | Units (CA) | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007031 2007-02-07 | Electrical | 3,005 | On certain vehicles, the brake lamp switch may become maladjusted as a result of incorrect setting procedure during vehicle assembly or as a result of switch mounting bracket flex. |
| 2005193 2005-06-29 | Other | 241 | On certain vehicles, the Child Safety Lever, incorporated into the rear door latch assembly fitted to the left rear door, when engaged, may permit the door to be opened by the interior door handle (when the Child Safety Lever is still in... |
Service bulletins and warranty extensions
Manufacturer communications to dealers on file with the federal agency: repair instructions, service campaigns, and warranty extensions. A warranty extension means the manufacturer may pay for a repair the recall table does not cover.
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| LTB00552NAS3 Jan 2021 | Equipment | RESCINDED - Windshield Wiper Noise / Judder / Streak - RESCINDED | |
| LTB00401NAS6 Mar 2018 | Suspension | The steering wheel may exhibit a vibration / shimmy while driving. | |
| SFCC-14SEP17 Sep 2017 | Equipment | Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call | |
| LTB00552NAS2 Sep 2015 | Visibility | "SITUATION: THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS MAY MAKE A SQUEAK NOISE, JUDDER, OR STREAK THE WINDSHIELD. CAUSE: THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A BUILD-UP OF DIRT AND GREASE ON THE SURFACE OF THE WINDSHIELD GLASS." | |
| SSM56457 Oct 2014 | Fuel System | "ISSUE: REPORTS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED OF ENGINE DAMAGE OCCURRING, WHICH IS CAUSED BY THE USE OF NON-APPROVED ENGINE INDUCTION / FUEL INJECTION CLEANING EQUIPMENT OR MATERIALS. THIS INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, ""VACU-FLUSH"" TYPE EQUIPMENT. |
Show 22 more bulletins
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| LTB00401NAS4 Feb 2014 | Tires | SITUATION: THE STEERING WHEEL MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION / SHIMMY WHILE DRIVING. CAUSE: THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A ROAD WHEEL/TIRE ASSEMBLY IMBALANCE AND/OR TEMPORARY TIRE FLAT-SPOTTING. | |
| LTB00389NAS3 Nov 2013 | Equipment | Technical Bulletin: Squeaks & Rattles Kit Availability | |
| LTB00401NAS3 Oct 2013 | Wheels | Technical Bulletin: Wheel/Tire Balancing and Optimization | |
| SSM68378 Sep 2013 | Equipment | "ISSUE: THIS SSM HAS BEEN RELEASED TO ADDRESS THE HIGH NUMBER OF SPEAKER ASSEMBLIES RETURNED, MANY OF WHICH ARE DEEMED AS NO FAULT FOUND. CAUSE: INCORRECT DIAGNOSIS." | |
| LTB00552NAS1 Jul 2013 | Equipment | Technical Bulletin: Windshiefld Wiper Noise/Judder/Streak | |
| SRE07-05.2 Apr 2013 | Service Brakes | SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. | |
| TB-Q-057 Apr 2013 | Fuel System | LAND ROVER: FUEL FILTERS WERE MANUFACTURED INCORRECTLY AND MAY ALTER FUEL FLOW. THE VEHICLE MAY THEN RUN ROUGH, MALFUNCTION LIGHT MAY COME ON, AND THERE MAY BE OTHER ENGINE PROBLEMS. THERE WILL BE STORED TROUBLE CODES. *RM UPDATED 4/9/12. *PE UPDATED 7/1/13. *PE | |
| Q057NAS5 Apr 2013 | Fuel System | SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. | |
| SWA09-01.3 Apr 2013 | Fuel System | SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. | |
| SWA09013 Apr 2013 | Engine And Engine Cooling | The in-line fuel filters in the fuel delivery modules of 2002 - 2005 model year Land Rover Freelander vehicles may be manufactured away from specification. | |
| TB-0057 Jun 2009 | Fuel System | LAND ROVER SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. FUEL PUMP MODULE OPERATION. IN LINE FUEL FILTERS FITTED TO FUEL DELIVERY MODULES IN VEHICLES MAY BE MANUFACTURED AWAY FROM SPECIFICATION. | |
| 08142007 Aug 2007 | Fuel System | CUSTOMERS OF FREELANDER VEHICLES ARE BEING ALERTED TO THE PRESENCE OF A PROBLEM BY ILLUMINATION OF THE M.I.L. OR FAILURE OF THE ENGINE TO START. THERE HAVE ALSO BEEN ISOLATED INCIDENTS OF STALLING. *NJ | |
| 760106 Jan 2006 | Electrical System | DIAGNOSTIC CONTROL UNIT (DCU) FAULT CODES. *TT | |
| 440305 Dec 2005 | Power Train | REVISED PROCEDURES AND TIMES FOR TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT. *TT | |
| 440205 Mar 2005 | Power Train | CORRECT IDENTIFICATION OF TRANSMISSION FLUID CHECK PLUG. THE SIMILARITY OF THE FREELANDER AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION LEVEL INSPECTION PLUG TO SURROUNDING FASTENERS CAN LEAD TO LOOSENING OF THE INCORRECT BOLT WITH DAMAGING CONSEQUENCES. *SC | |
| 700904 Dec 2004 | Service Brakes | BRAKE FLUID LEVEL SWITCH AVAILABILITY. LAND ROVER FREELANDER. ALL MODEL YEARS. *TT | |
| 701004 Dec 2004 | Service Brakes | ABS (ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM) ECU (ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT) AVAILABILITY FOR REPAIRS. *TT | |
| 860702 Dec 2004 | Fuel System | FUEL GAUGE LEVEL TROUBLESHOOTING. *TT | |
| 0405 Dec 2004 | Structure | VEHICLE SAFETY RECALL B176 (#04V-347). THE LEVEL OF OCCUPANT PROTECTION PROVIDED BY THE A POST TRIM INSTALLED IN PRODUCTION MAY NOT FULLY MEET THE REQUIRED STANDARD. *TT | |
| 700804 Nov 2004 | Service Brakes | FRONT BRAKE DISC VIBRATION RESOLUTION. BRAKE PULSATION OR SHUDDER. *TT | |
| 700504 Oct 2004 | Service Brakes | FRONT BRAKE CALIPER GUIDE PIN GREASE. *JB | |
| 0204 Nov 2002 | Electrical System | VEHICLE EMISSIONS RECALL CAMPAIGN D278 REGARDING AN IMPROPERLY WIRED DIAGNOSTIC INTERFACE CONNECTOR. *TT |
Before you buy this vehicle
A test-drive checklist generated from this vehicle's own complaint and recall record.
- Cold-start it yourself and listen for the first thirty seconds.Knocking, ticking that fades as it warms, or blue or white smoke on startup are the sounds of this vehicle's engine cluster. Check the oil level and the coolant color, and ask whether the engine or its head gaskets have ever been out.
- Drive it from a dead stop, twice, on a hill if you can.Shudder, hesitation, or a lurch under light throttle is how this vehicle's largest complaint cluster shows itself. Then ask for the transmission service history in writing; repeat repairs are a pattern, not a fluke.
- Run the wipers and washers, and test every window.Slow or stuck regulators, streaking wipers, and windshield cracks are this vehicle's visibility complaints.
- Run the VIN against open recalls before you negotiate.This vehicle has 3 recall campaigns on file. An open recall needs VIN-specific confirmation. Many are quick, no-charge fixes and worth negotiating over; an unresolved do-not-drive advisory, or a remedy the manufacturer has not yet made available, should stop the purchase until it is resolved.
- Ask for the service history in writing, then read it against this page.The complaint families above are where owners of this vehicle report trouble. Repairs in exactly those systems are evidence the car had the problem; no such repairs could mean it never developed it, or that it was never fixed. The test-drive items above are how you tell those apart.
Parts search directory
The generic parts list for this vehicle has its own page: a search launcher for every system, filtered by fuel type and era but not by engine, trim, or brake type. It is not a diagnosis and not a fitment guarantee.
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