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Search 2,215,138 safety complaints filed by vehicle owners with NHTSA — including 138,663 crashes, 56,255 fires, and 8,561 deaths.

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A consumer complaint is a free-form report filed by a vehicle owner directly to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) describing a safety concern about their vehicle. NHTSA collects these reports through its Vehicle Owner Defect Report (VOQ) system and publishes them publicly. Each complaint includes the affected component, the date and circumstances of the incident, whether the failure caused a crash or fire, and any reported injuries or deaths. The owner's full narrative description is included verbatim — NHTSA does not edit or moderate the descriptions.

The database below contains over 2,215,138 individual complaints. NHTSA's investigators monitor it for clusters of similar reports — when enough owners describe the same failure mode on the same vehicle, NHTSA may open a Preliminary Evaluation that can lead to a recall. Many of the largest recalls in U.S. history, including the Takata airbag recall and the Hyundai/Kia engine fire recalls, started as patterns visible in this complaint database years before they became formal recalls.

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  • One complaint is anecdote; a hundred similar complaints is data. NHTSA does not investigate the truthfulness of any individual report — that's the job of the Office of Defects Investigation, which looks at the full pattern. When evaluating a vehicle, look for whether multiple owners describe the same chain of events.
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Showing 6,214 complaints for LAND ROVER

LAND ROVER FREELANDER (2003) — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Aug 30, 2009
Incident date: Mar 5, 2009
2003 LANDROVER FREELANDER WITH 35000 WHEN PROBLEMS STARTED. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON SOON AFTER PURCHASE. CAR WOULDN'T HOLD COOLANT AND CONSTANTLY OVERHEATED. WE DROVE IT AS LITTLE AS POSSIBLE. ENGINE BLEW ON HIGHWAY. CERTIFIED MECHANIC SAID IT WAS BECAUSE OF THE HEAD GASKET AND THAT ENGINE NEEDED REPLACED FOR APPROX $6500. *TR
LAND ROVER FREELANDER (2004) — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Aug 28, 2009
Incident date: Apr 15, 2009
LAND ROVER FREE LANDER 2004, ENGINE DIES IN COLD TEMPERATURE. IT HAPPENED TO THREE TIMES IN LAST TWO WINTERS, WHEN I AM TRAVELING ON FREEWAY IN COLD TEMPERATURE. VEHICLE'S DIES WITHOUT ANY REASON. IT WOULD START AFTER AN HALF HOUR OR SO, BUT EACH TIME IT DIED, IT WAS VERY COLD AND MIDDLE OF NOWHERE. IF I DIDN'T HAVE MY SURVIVAL KIT,AND BLANKET, I WOULD HAVE BEEN DIED. WHEN I HAVE TOLD THIS PROB... Read more
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT (2006) — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Aug 28, 2009
Incident date: Aug 27, 2009
WHEN DRIVING AND THE VEHICLE COMES TO A STOP, CAR ROLLS FORWARD WHILE THE BREAK PEDAL IS ENGAGED, DEALER STATED LAND ROVER SPORT 2006 HSE, FAULT CODE ON MODULE NEEDS AN UPGRADE, WHICH THE CUSTOMER IS CHARGED. HENCE, IF THE COMPUTER MODULE IS NOT UPGRADED, "VEHICLES CAN BECOME INOPERABLE DUE TO TRANSMISSION OR ENGINE COMPLICATIONS AT FURTHER COST TO THE OWNER" ( CLAUDIA, AT LANDROVER N.A. 800 637 6... Read more
LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II (1999) — AIR BAGS Aug 27, 2009
Incident date: Oct 23, 2001
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE THE SAFETY RESTRAINT LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE; HOWEVER, THE LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 54,772 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS AT 20,421.
LAND ROVER FREELANDER (2002) — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Aug 22, 2009
Incident date: Aug 18, 2009
2002 LAND ROVER FREELANDER. ENGINE REPLACED AT 56,000 MILES, IT IS ONCE AGAIN IN SHOP FOR ENGINE PROBLEMS AT 79,000 MILES. FUEL PUMP REPLACED AT 70,000 MILES. 5-6 BATTERIES HAVE BEEN REPLACED SINCE OWNED CAR IN 2005 AND NO ONE KNOWS PROBLEM. THIS CAR HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP AT LEAST 10 TIMES FOR EXTENDED LENGTHS SINCE I'VE OWNED IT. I HAVE KEPT UP WITH ALL OIL CHANGES AND HAVE TAKEN VERY GOOD CARE OF... Read more
LAND ROVER FREELANDER (2002) — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Aug 22, 2009
Incident date: Aug 18, 2009
2002 LAND ROVER FREELANDER. ENGINE REPLACED AT 56,000 MILES, IT IS ONCE AGAIN IN SHOP FOR ENGINE PROBLEMS AT 79,000 MILES. FUEL PUMP REPLACED AT 70,000 MILES. 5-6 BATTERIES HAVE BEEN REPLACED SINCE OWNED CAR IN 2005 AND NO ONE KNOWS PROBLEM. THIS CAR HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP AT LEAST 10 TIMES FOR EXTENDED LENGTHS SINCE I'VE OWNED IT. I HAVE KEPT UP WITH ALL OIL CHANGES AND HAVE TAKEN VERY GOOD CARE OF... Read more
LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II (2003) — TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM Aug 20, 2009
Incident date: Jan 1, 2008
THE DEFECT IS ALREADY RECORDED AS SERVICE BULLETIN NHTSA ITEM NO. 10016118. IN SHORT, THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH THE SHUTTLE VALVES IN THE ABS SYSTEM, WHICH RESULT IN THE ABS/TRACTION CONTROL/HILL DESCENT WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATION IN THE DASH, AND MORE IMPORTANTLY MAY PREVENT THE ABS FROM ACTIVATING AS NEEDED. DUE TO THE OVERWHELMING NUMBER OF OWNERS EXPERIENCING THIS SAME SPECIFIC ISSUE, A RECALL ... Read more
LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II (2003) — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Aug 20, 2009
Incident date: Jan 1, 2008
THE DEFECT IS ALREADY RECORDED AS SERVICE BULLETIN NHTSA ITEM NO. 10016118. IN SHORT, THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH THE SHUTTLE VALVES IN THE ABS SYSTEM, WHICH RESULT IN THE ABS/TRACTION CONTROL/HILL DESCENT WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATION IN THE DASH, AND MORE IMPORTANTLY MAY PREVENT THE ABS FROM ACTIVATING AS NEEDED. DUE TO THE OVERWHELMING NUMBER OF OWNERS EXPERIENCING THIS SAME SPECIFIC ISSUE, A RECALL ... Read more
LAND ROVER LR3 (2008) — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Aug 20, 2009
Incident date: Aug 14, 2009
DURING HOT SUMMER MONTHS, VEHICLE EMITS VERY STRONG GAS FUMES AFTER DRIVING. IT ONLY HAPPENS IF THERE IS 1/2 TANK OR MORE OF FUEL. THIS HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST A DOZEN TIMES, AND ALSO OCCURRED ON THE THREE-YEAR OLDER MODEL THAT I HAD OF THE SAME VEHICLE. SUPPOSEDLY, THE FUEL SYSTEM WAS RE-DESIGNED FOR THE '08 MODEL, BUT THE SYMPTOMS ARE EXACTLY THE SAME. ACCORDING TO THE SERVICE REP., SHE HAS TH... Read more
LAND ROVER FREELANDER (2005) — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Aug 20, 2009
Incident date: Aug 16, 2009
IN MID JULY 2009, TEMPERATURE GAUGE ON 2005 LAND ROVER FREELANDER BEGAN ACTING ERRATICALLY. BROUGHT IT TO DEALER IN SAN ANTONIO, TX. WAS TOLD THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM ON FREELANDERS, NEVER MENTIONING WHAT "HAPPENS NEXT." THEY REPLACED THE GAUGE AND A "LEAKING" HOSE. AT A COST OF $700. THREE WEEKS LATER THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED. (TEMPERATURE GAUGE BEGAN ACTING ERRATICALLY.) DROVE DIRECTLY TO THE ... Read more
LAND ROVER FREELANDER (2005) — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM Aug 20, 2009
Incident date: Aug 16, 2009
IN MID JULY 2009, TEMPERATURE GAUGE ON 2005 LAND ROVER FREELANDER BEGAN ACTING ERRATICALLY. BROUGHT IT TO DEALER IN SAN ANTONIO, TX. WAS TOLD THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM ON FREELANDERS, NEVER MENTIONING WHAT "HAPPENS NEXT." THEY REPLACED THE GAUGE AND A "LEAKING" HOSE. AT A COST OF $700. THREE WEEKS LATER THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED. (TEMPERATURE GAUGE BEGAN ACTING ERRATICALLY.) DROVE DIRECTLY TO THE ... Read more
LAND ROVER FREELANDER (2005) — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Aug 20, 2009
Incident date: Aug 16, 2009
IN MID JULY 2009, TEMPERATURE GAUGE ON 2005 LAND ROVER FREELANDER BEGAN ACTING ERRATICALLY. BROUGHT IT TO DEALER IN SAN ANTONIO, TX. WAS TOLD THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM ON FREELANDERS, NEVER MENTIONING WHAT "HAPPENS NEXT." THEY REPLACED THE GAUGE AND A "LEAKING" HOSE. AT A COST OF $700. THREE WEEKS LATER THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED. (TEMPERATURE GAUGE BEGAN ACTING ERRATICALLY.) DROVE DIRECTLY TO THE ... Read more
LAND ROVER FREELANDER (2002) — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Aug 19, 2009
Incident date: Aug 19, 2009
I OWN A 2002 FREELANDER SE THAT HAS HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS THAT HAVE LEFT THE CAR STALLING ON THE ROAD OR OVERHEATING. I HAVE ALL REPAIR PAPERWORK AND HAVE OBEYED ALL REGULAR MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES. THE ENGINE SHOULD HAVE BEEN REPLACED BUT LAND ROVER REFUSES TO MAKE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS. OTHER ISSUES HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCED THROUGHOUT THE LIFE OF THE CAR. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW. *TR
LAND ROVER FREELANDER (2002) — EQUIPMENT Aug 19, 2009
Incident date: Aug 19, 2009
I OWN A 2002 FREELANDER SE THAT HAS HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS THAT HAVE LEFT THE CAR STALLING ON THE ROAD OR OVERHEATING. I HAVE ALL REPAIR PAPERWORK AND HAVE OBEYED ALL REGULAR MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES. THE ENGINE SHOULD HAVE BEEN REPLACED BUT LAND ROVER REFUSES TO MAKE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS. OTHER ISSUES HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCED THROUGHOUT THE LIFE OF THE CAR. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW. *TR
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER (2004) — EQUIPMENT Aug 19, 2009
Incident date: Aug 19, 2009
I OWN A 2002 FREELANDER SE THAT HAS HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS THAT HAVE LEFT THE CAR STALLING ON THE ROAD OR OVERHEATING. I HAVE ALL REPAIR PAPERWORK AND HAVE OBEYED ALL REGULAR MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES. THE ENGINE SHOULD HAVE BEEN REPLACED BUT LAND ROVER REFUSES TO MAKE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS. OTHER ISSUES HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCED THROUGHOUT THE LIFE OF THE CAR. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW. *TR
LAND ROVER LR3 (2005) — SUSPENSION:REAR Aug 19, 2009
Incident date: Aug 1, 2009
TIRES ARE WEARING ON THE INSIDE QUICKLY. CHANGED THE TIRES ALREADY AT 32,000 MILES AND ALMOST NEED TO CHANGE THEM AGAIN AT 47,000. WAS TOLD THAT THE SUSPENSION WAS BUILT WRONG ON THE TRUCK. LANDROVER NEEDS TO FIX THIS PROBLEMS AND GET NEWS TIRES. THIS IS NOT NORMAL. *TR
LAND ROVER DISCOVERY (2004) — STRUCTURE Aug 7, 2009
Incident date: Sep 1, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY. IN HEAVY RAIN CONDITIONS, WATER BEGAN LEAKING ONTO THE DASHBOARD, STEERING WHEEL, MIDDLE CONSOLE, AND THE GEAR SHIFT. IF THE VEHICLE IS NOT BEING DRIVEN AT THE TIME OF THE WET CONDITIONS, MOLD BEGINS TO BUILD UP INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN AND OUT OF THE DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES. THE FIRST TIME THE FAILURE OCCURRED, THE MECHANIC STA... Read more
LAND ROVER FREELANDER (2005) — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Aug 6, 2009
Incident date: Jul 30, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LAND ROVER FREELANDER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE REDUCED TO ITS LOWEST READING. THE ENGINE BEGAN TO OVERHEAT AND SUDDENLY THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE FAILURES OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE ENGINE STALLED; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AND RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN A... Read more
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT (2007) — TIRES Aug 5, 2009
Incident date: Jun 21, 2009
REAR CONTINENTAL TIRES WORN, TREAD SHOWING AT 20,000 MILES, ON TIRES DESIGNED FOR 4X4 SUV CREATING DANGER AS IN THE FORD EXPEDITION SITUATION. *TR
LAND ROVER FREELANDER (2003) — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM Jul 24, 2009
Incident date: May 10, 2009
1. THE HEAD GASKET FAILS ALLOWING COOLANT TO LEAK INTO THE CRANK CASE, WHICH AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE MOTOR LOCKS UP., WHICH CAN CAUSE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT 2. WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURS THE MOTOR IS DESTROYED, AND THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE WITH THESE VEHICLES WITH DEFECTIVE MOTORS AND LAND ROVER REFUSES TO DO ANYTHING IF OUT OF WARRANTY. BUT THEY ARE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM BECAUSE THE NEW FREELANDER... Read more
LAND ROVER FREELANDER (2004) — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS Jul 24, 2009
Incident date: Feb 12, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 LAND ROVER FREELANDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND CAUSED ENGINE FAILURE. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND COOLANT LEAKED INSIDE THE ENGINE AND CRANKSHAFT. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE AIR TANKS WERE UNDER WARRANTY AND THE FAILURES WERE DUE TO WEAR AND TEAR. THE TIMING BELT WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED... Read more
LAND ROVER FREELANDER (2004) — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Jul 24, 2009
Incident date: Feb 12, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 LAND ROVER FREELANDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND CAUSED ENGINE FAILURE. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND COOLANT LEAKED INSIDE THE ENGINE AND CRANKSHAFT. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE AIR TANKS WERE UNDER WARRANTY AND THE FAILURES WERE DUE TO WEAR AND TEAR. THE TIMING BELT WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED... Read more
LAND ROVER FREELANDER (2002) — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Jul 23, 2009
Incident date: Jun 22, 2009
AT LESS THAN 40,000 MILES I NEEDED TO HAVE MY TRANSMISSION REPLACED AND LESS THAN 50,000 I NEEDED TO HAVE THE ENGINE REPLACED BECAUSE OF A HEADGASKET PROBLEM. ALSO MANY OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE BUT THESE WERE THE MAJOR ONES. *TR
LAND ROVER FREELANDER (2002) — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Jul 23, 2009
Incident date: Jun 22, 2009
AT LESS THAN 40,000 MILES I NEEDED TO HAVE MY TRANSMISSION REPLACED AND LESS THAN 50,000 I NEEDED TO HAVE THE ENGINE REPLACED BECAUSE OF A HEADGASKET PROBLEM. ALSO MANY OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE BUT THESE WERE THE MAJOR ONES. *TR
LAND ROVER FREELANDER (2003) — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM Jul 20, 2009
Incident date: Sep 14, 2004
I PURCHASED NEW A 2003 FREELANDER LAND ROVER. THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD SO MANY CONDITIONS INCLUDING THE ENGINE, COOLING SYSTEM, BRAKE AND LIGHTS SYSTEM, CORROSION. AT THIS POINT THE COOLANT HAS MANAGE ITS WAY INTO THE ENGINE AND MIXED WITH THE ENGINE OIL, WHICH I ATTRIBUTE THOSE WHOM HAVE HAD THE ENGINE ABRUPTLY STALLED, THE CAUSE FOR IT. THERE ARE MANY SITES AND MECHANICS THAT WILL EXPLAIN THIS FA... Read more
LAND ROVER FREELANDER (2003) — EXTERIOR LIGHTING Jul 20, 2009
Incident date: Sep 14, 2004
I PURCHASED NEW A 2003 FREELANDER LAND ROVER. THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD SO MANY CONDITIONS INCLUDING THE ENGINE, COOLING SYSTEM, BRAKE AND LIGHTS SYSTEM, CORROSION. AT THIS POINT THE COOLANT HAS MANAGE ITS WAY INTO THE ENGINE AND MIXED WITH THE ENGINE OIL, WHICH I ATTRIBUTE THOSE WHOM HAVE HAD THE ENGINE ABRUPTLY STALLED, THE CAUSE FOR IT. THERE ARE MANY SITES AND MECHANICS THAT WILL EXPLAIN THIS FA... Read more
LAND ROVER FREELANDER (2003) — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Jul 20, 2009
Incident date: Sep 14, 2004
I PURCHASED NEW A 2003 FREELANDER LAND ROVER. THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD SO MANY CONDITIONS INCLUDING THE ENGINE, COOLING SYSTEM, BRAKE AND LIGHTS SYSTEM, CORROSION. AT THIS POINT THE COOLANT HAS MANAGE ITS WAY INTO THE ENGINE AND MIXED WITH THE ENGINE OIL, WHICH I ATTRIBUTE THOSE WHOM HAVE HAD THE ENGINE ABRUPTLY STALLED, THE CAUSE FOR IT. THERE ARE MANY SITES AND MECHANICS THAT WILL EXPLAIN THIS FA... Read more
LAND ROVER FREELANDER (2004) — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM Jul 9, 2009
Incident date: Jul 3, 2009
MY FREELANDER STARTED LOSING COOLANT LAST WEEKEND. I CALLED LAND ROVER SERVICE IN WAUKESHA WI. THEY TOOK THE VEHICLE IN ON MONDAY. THEY TOLD ME THE THERMOSTAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED (A $56 PART) AND A FEW HOSES/PIPES AND GASKETS FOR $900. THE NEXT DAY THEY CALLED TO TELL ME THAT THE MANIFEST INTAKE ALSO NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, ANOTHER $1215.00. THE SERVICE MANAGER TOLD ME THAT WAS THE REASON MY ... Read more
LAND ROVER FREELANDER (2003) — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Jul 8, 2009
Incident date: Apr 7, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LAND ROVER FREELANDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE WAS WARM AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. THE ENGINE WAS OVERHEATING PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A CERTIFIED MECHANIC, WHO STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CONTRIBUTED TO THE HEAD GASKET. THE MECHANI... Read more
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT (2008) — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Jul 7, 2009
Incident date: Jun 17, 2009
WHILE TURNING LEFT INTO MY DRIVEWAY ....TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE .....DEALERSHIP STATES .....NOTHING WRONG WITH BRAKES ...LATER PRESENTS ME WITH A BILL FOR 1600.00 BECAUSE BRAKE PADS , ROTORS AND SENSORS WERE NEEDED ON CAR WITH 13,000 MILES. *TR
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LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II (2002) — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE Jul 5, 2009
Incident date: May 25, 2009
I OWN A 2002 DISCOVERY SERIES 2 AT ABOUT 92000 MILES THE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT FAILED, WITH NO WARNING. I HAVE REPLACED IT WITH A USED ONE FROM A 2002 ALSO AND NOT EVEN 1 MONTH LATER THE REPLACEMENT ALSO FAILED NOW I'M RELUCTANT TO REPLACE IT AGAIN AT ANOTHER 900 DOLLARS. ALSO I HAVE THE OLD ONE THAT FAILED, HOPING TO GET IT FIXED AS A REPLACEMENT AS I HAVE BEEN READING THEY SEEM TO FAIL ALOT. *TR
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER (2001) — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE Jun 29, 2009
Incident date: Jun 10, 2009
TOOK ROVER OUT FOR A DRIVE AND AFTER 200 MILES FRONT DIFF STARTED TO HOWL AND VIBRATE WHICH YOU CAN FEEL IN STEERING WHEEL. ONLY VIBRATES AT 54 TO 75 MPH. *TR
LAND ROVER FREELANDER (2003) — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM Jun 29, 2009
Incident date: Jun 19, 2009
I AM DRIVING AN SUV - FREELANDER SE3 OF THE LAND ROVER, AND HAVE A DEFECT THAT IS GETTING WORSE AS THE CAR GET INTO HIGHS MILES. I CAN BE DRIVING OVER 50 MILES PER HOUR AND THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME UP, FOLLOWED BY T/C AND DECENT HILL LIGHTS, THEM THE CAR HAVE A STRONG JUMP AND THE D (DRIVE MODE) CHANGE TO A FLASHING "F" "4"- THEM SUDDENLY THE ENGINE SHOTOFF. I DRIVE WITH THE FEAR THAT ONE DAY... Read more
LAND ROVER FREELANDER (2003) — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Jun 29, 2009
Incident date: Jun 19, 2009
I AM DRIVING AN SUV - FREELANDER SE3 OF THE LAND ROVER, AND HAVE A DEFECT THAT IS GETTING WORSE AS THE CAR GET INTO HIGHS MILES. I CAN BE DRIVING OVER 50 MILES PER HOUR AND THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME UP, FOLLOWED BY T/C AND DECENT HILL LIGHTS, THEM THE CAR HAVE A STRONG JUMP AND THE D (DRIVE MODE) CHANGE TO A FLASHING "F" "4"- THEM SUDDENLY THE ENGINE SHOTOFF. I DRIVE WITH THE FEAR THAT ONE DAY... Read more
LAND ROVER FREELANDER (2003) — AIR BAGS Jun 29, 2009
Incident date: Jun 19, 2009
I AM DRIVING AN SUV - FREELANDER SE3 OF THE LAND ROVER, AND HAVE A DEFECT THAT IS GETTING WORSE AS THE CAR GET INTO HIGHS MILES. I CAN BE DRIVING OVER 50 MILES PER HOUR AND THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME UP, FOLLOWED BY T/C AND DECENT HILL LIGHTS, THEM THE CAR HAVE A STRONG JUMP AND THE D (DRIVE MODE) CHANGE TO A FLASHING "F" "4"- THEM SUDDENLY THE ENGINE SHOTOFF. I DRIVE WITH THE FEAR THAT ONE DAY... Read more
LAND ROVER FREELANDER (2003) — VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER Jun 29, 2009
Incident date: Jun 19, 2009
I AM DRIVING AN SUV - FREELANDER SE3 OF THE LAND ROVER, AND HAVE A DEFECT THAT IS GETTING WORSE AS THE CAR GET INTO HIGHS MILES. I CAN BE DRIVING OVER 50 MILES PER HOUR AND THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME UP, FOLLOWED BY T/C AND DECENT HILL LIGHTS, THEM THE CAR HAVE A STRONG JUMP AND THE D (DRIVE MODE) CHANGE TO A FLASHING "F" "4"- THEM SUDDENLY THE ENGINE SHOTOFF. I DRIVE WITH THE FEAR THAT ONE DAY... Read more
LAND ROVER FREELANDER (2003) — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jun 29, 2009
Incident date: Jun 19, 2009
I AM DRIVING AN SUV - FREELANDER SE3 OF THE LAND ROVER, AND HAVE A DEFECT THAT IS GETTING WORSE AS THE CAR GET INTO HIGHS MILES. I CAN BE DRIVING OVER 50 MILES PER HOUR AND THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME UP, FOLLOWED BY T/C AND DECENT HILL LIGHTS, THEM THE CAR HAVE A STRONG JUMP AND THE D (DRIVE MODE) CHANGE TO A FLASHING "F" "4"- THEM SUDDENLY THE ENGINE SHOTOFF. I DRIVE WITH THE FEAR THAT ONE DAY... Read more
LAND ROVER FREELANDER (2003) — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Jun 29, 2009
Incident date: Jun 19, 2009
I AM DRIVING AN SUV - FREELANDER SE3 OF THE LAND ROVER, AND HAVE A DEFECT THAT IS GETTING WORSE AS THE CAR GET INTO HIGHS MILES. I CAN BE DRIVING OVER 50 MILES PER HOUR AND THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME UP, FOLLOWED BY T/C AND DECENT HILL LIGHTS, THEM THE CAR HAVE A STRONG JUMP AND THE D (DRIVE MODE) CHANGE TO A FLASHING "F" "4"- THEM SUDDENLY THE ENGINE SHOTOFF. I DRIVE WITH THE FEAR THAT ONE DAY... Read more
LAND ROVER FREELANDER (2002) — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Jun 29, 2009
Incident date: Jun 4, 2008
SINCE I PURCHASED MY 2002 LANDROVER FREELANDER IN AUG OF 2007 WITH 63456 MILES ON IT, I HAVE TAKEN IT IN FOR NUMEROUS COSTLY REPAIRS. THE FIRST BEING 12 DAYS AFTER THE PURCHASE IN ATTEMPT TO FIX WHAT I THOUGHT WAS CAUSING THE DISAPPEARANCE OF MY COOLANT, THE CRACKED COOLANT RESERVOIR WAS REPLACED, ONLY TO FIND OUT TO THE ENGINE WOULD CONTINUALLY OVERHEAT AND I WOULD BECOME STRANDED ON THE ROAD ON ... Read more
LAND ROVER FREELANDER (2002) — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Jun 29, 2009
Incident date: Jun 4, 2008
SINCE I PURCHASED MY 2002 LANDROVER FREELANDER IN AUG OF 2007 WITH 63456 MILES ON IT, I HAVE TAKEN IT IN FOR NUMEROUS COSTLY REPAIRS. THE FIRST BEING 12 DAYS AFTER THE PURCHASE IN ATTEMPT TO FIX WHAT I THOUGHT WAS CAUSING THE DISAPPEARANCE OF MY COOLANT, THE CRACKED COOLANT RESERVOIR WAS REPLACED, ONLY TO FIND OUT TO THE ENGINE WOULD CONTINUALLY OVERHEAT AND I WOULD BECOME STRANDED ON THE ROAD ON ... Read more
LAND ROVER FREELANDER (2002) — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Jun 26, 2009
Incident date: Apr 25, 2009
2002 LANDROVER FREELANDER. BOUGHT WITH 4,000 MILES FROM LANDROVER OF ASHEVILLE, NC. TODAY AT 67,000 MILES THEY SAID THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED FOR 5K. I HAVE HAD OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE BUT THE SENDS ME OVER THE EDGE. I HAVE BEEN READING BLOGGS FROM OTHER OWNERS WHO STATED HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. WHAT CAN BE DONE. *TR
LAND ROVER FREELANDER (2003) — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM Jun 25, 2009
Incident date: Jun 24, 2009
WE WERE DRIVING OUR 2003 LAND ROVER FREELANDER DOWN FREEWAY IN PORTLAND, OR AND ALL THE SUDDEN THE THERMOMETER BEGAN TO BOUNCE AROUND, THEN THE CAR DECIDED NOT TO GO ANYMORE AND THE ENGINE DIED ON FREEWAY !! SOMEONE COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED FOR A DEFECT IN THE MOTOR THAT LAND ROVER HAS KNOWN ABOUT. ONCE THREE TRANSIENTS HELPED US WE GOT IT TO A SAFE PLACE AND LIFTED THE HOOD WHILE CLOUD... Read more
LAND ROVER FREELANDER (2004) — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Jun 15, 2009
Incident date: Dec 19, 2007
ENGINE FAILURE WHILE DRIVING. *TR
LAND ROVER FREELANDER (2004) — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Jun 15, 2009
Incident date: Dec 19, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 LAND ROVER FREELANDER. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE ENGINE FAILED. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO A DEALER AND HAS BEEN THERE EVER SINCE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ONLY REMEDY WOULD BE TO INSTALL A REBUILT ENGINE IN THE VEHICLE. HE WAS INFORMED THAT THIS WAS SUCH A COMMON ISSUE THAT THERE WERE NO ENGINES AVAILABLE AT THAT TIME. THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO WAIT SI... Read more
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER (2003) — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE Jun 11, 2009
Incident date: Nov 22, 2006
I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM MANUFACTURER FOR SAFETY RECALL. PART OF THE PROGRAM IS TO REIMBURSE FOR MONEY PAID IN THE PAST TO REPAIR PART. THE MANUFACTURER HAS STATED THAT THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP MUST BE INVOLVED TO REIMBURSE ME BUT THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP IS NOT ASSISTING. IT IS LAND ROVER SAFETY RECALL P041 - FRONT DIFFERENTIAL TO PROPELLER SHAFT SPLINE WEAR. I NO LONGER OWN THE VEHICLE NOW. *TR
LAND ROVER FREELANDER (2004) — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Jun 9, 2009
Incident date: Jun 4, 2009
I NOTICED THAT MY FAN WAS RUNNING LOUDER THAN NORMAL AFTER I PARKED MY CAR. I CHECK THE ENGINE COOLANT I WAS PRETTY LOW. I FILLED THE COOLANT TO THE MAX AMOUNT. THE NEXT DAY NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A HUMMING SOUND WHEN I PARKED MY VEHICLE FOR THE NIGHT. I NOTICED THAT THE COOLANT WAS ALREADY GONE FROM REPLACING IT THE DAY PRIOR. I DIDN'T NOTICE ANY LEAKS OR PUDDLES UNDER THE CAR. WHEN I TRIED TO ST... Read more
LAND ROVER FREELANDER (2004) — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Jun 9, 2009
Incident date: Jun 4, 2009
I NOTICED THAT MY FAN WAS RUNNING LOUDER THAN NORMAL AFTER I PARKED MY CAR. I CHECK THE ENGINE COOLANT I WAS PRETTY LOW. I FILLED THE COOLANT TO THE MAX AMOUNT. THE NEXT DAY NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A HUMMING SOUND WHEN I PARKED MY VEHICLE FOR THE NIGHT. I NOTICED THAT THE COOLANT WAS ALREADY GONE FROM REPLACING IT THE DAY PRIOR. I DIDN'T NOTICE ANY LEAKS OR PUDDLES UNDER THE CAR. WHEN I TRIED TO ST... Read more
LAND ROVER FREELANDER (2002) — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Jun 4, 2009
Incident date: Jun 2, 2009
BOUGHT THE CAR USED 2002 FREELANDER LAND ROVER V6 AND DROVE IT. DAY FOUR HEARD A LOOSE BOLT SOUND, IT WENT AWAY. LATER THAT DAY DRIVING HOME WITH CHILDREN IN THE CAR, IT DIED ON THE FREEWAY, NO WARNING LIGHTS, NO WARNING AT ALL, JUST DIED. TURNS OUT THE TIMING BELT BROKE AND BROKE THE VALVES AND NOW THEY WANT TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE ENGINE. I PAID 4K FOR THE CAR AND IT WILL COST 6K TO REPAIR. T... Read more
LAND ROVER LR3 (2007) — TIRES Jun 4, 2009
Incident date: Nov 1, 2008
MY GOODYEAR WRANGLER HP TIRES ARE DEFECTIVE. THEY ARE STANDARD EQUIPMENT ON MY 2007 LAND ROVER LR3 SE. THE DEFECT IS UNEVEN, PREMATURE WEAR AND EXCESS NOISE. THE WEAR ISSUE WITH NOISE BEGAN AT 10K MILES.*TR
LAND ROVER DISCOVERY (2000) — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL Jun 3, 2009
Incident date: May 13, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH UP AN ON RAMP, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK TO THE FLOOR. AS A RESULT, THE SPEED INCREASED TO 120 MPH. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE FOR APPROXIMATELY FIVE MINUTES. SHE EXPERIENCED SEVERAL UNRELATED ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT. THE ABS WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PUR... Read more
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