2005 LAND ROVER FREELANDER

3 recalls, 26 complaints - 47 TSBs

07V041000 Feb 9, 2007
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE BRAKE LIGHTS MAY REMAIN ILLUMINATED EVEN WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS NOT DEPRESSED. HILL DESCENT CONTROL (HDC), TRACTION CONTROL (TC) AND CRUISE CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS MAY ALSO BE ILLUMINATED.
Consequence
FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE PROPER SIGNAL WHEN BRAKING COULD LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE LAMP OPERATION AND WHERE REQUIRED, ADJUST AND/OR REPLACE THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCHES WITH NEW SWITCHES OF THE SAME DESIGN UNTIL A NEWLY DESIGNED BRAKE LAMP SWITCH IS AVAILABLE IN MAY 2007. OWNERS WILL THEN BE RE-NOTIFIED TO BRING THEIR VEHICLES IN FOR THE NEW BRAKE LIGHT... Read more
33,247 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: LAND ROVER
05V300000 Jun 28, 2005
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
THE OCCUPANT MAY OPEN THE DOOR INADVERTENTLY WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION AND FALL OUT INTO THE TRAFFIC, PERSONAL INJURIES COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE LATCH ASSEMBLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT LAND ROVER AT 1-800-637-6837.
1,941 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: LAND ROVER
04V510000 Jan 28, 2004
AIR BAGS
Defect Description
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' THE DEFLECTOR PANEL CONTAINED IN THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN BUILT TO SPECIFICATION.
Consequence
DAMAGE TO THE AIR BAG MAY OCCUR THAT COULD ALLOW THE RELEASE OF A FRAGMENT OF THE DEFLECTOR PANEL INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, INJURING THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
Remedy
DEALERS HAVE REPLACED THE PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULES IN ALL THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.
4 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: LAND ROVER

Complaint Statistics

26 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING5
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM3
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE3
POWER TRAIN3
UNKNOWN OR OTHER3
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM2
ENGINE2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2
SERVICE BRAKES1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Dec 21, 2019
Incident date: Aug 8, 2019
HARD SHIFT 1ST AND 2ND GEARS AND MAJOR POWER LOSS CANNOT EXCEED 35MPH DUDLEY WHILE DRIVING IN THE CITY IT WOULDN'T EXCEL
POWER TRAIN Dec 21, 2019
Incident date: Aug 8, 2019
HARD SHIFT 1ST AND 2ND GEARS AND MAJOR POWER LOSS CANNOT EXCEED 35MPH DUDLEY WHILE DRIVING IN THE CITY IT WOULDN'T EXCEL
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Mar 20, 2019
Incident date: Jul 20, 2018
WE BOUGHT A VEHICLE FROM JUSTIN HARRIS. THE AD ON CRAIGSLIST LIST DIDNT MENTION ANYTHING ABT THE ENGINE IT ONLY SAID IT NEEDED A BATTERY & THE KEY PROGRAMMED. COME TO FIND OUT THE ENGINE WAS COMPLETELY SEIZED. HE HAS OUR MONEY & THE CAR. HE REFUSES TO RETURN ANY CALLS OR TEXT MESSAGES.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mar 30, 2015
Incident date: Mar 2, 2015
I PURCHASED MY CAR IN 2011 FROM A COUNTY AUCTION. I'VE SPENT ALMOST $8,000 ON ENGINE AND ELECTRICAL ISSUES SINCE I'VE BOUGHT IT. HAD A NEW TIMING BELT, SPARK PLUGS AND IGNITION COILS INSTALLED ON 02/02/2015, BUT NOW MY CAR STALLS AND I HAVE GREAT DIFFICULTY PICKING UP SPEED, EVEN WHEN DRIVING ON THE... Read more
ENGINE Mar 30, 2015
Incident date: Mar 2, 2015
I PURCHASED MY CAR IN 2011 FROM A COUNTY AUCTION. I'VE SPENT ALMOST $8,000 ON ENGINE AND ELECTRICAL ISSUES SINCE I'VE BOUGHT IT. HAD A NEW TIMING BELT, SPARK PLUGS AND IGNITION COILS INSTALLED ON 02/02/2015, BUT NOW MY CAR STALLS AND I HAVE GREAT DIFFICULTY PICKING UP SPEED, EVEN WHEN DRIVING ON THE... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Dec 2, 2013
Incident date: Dec 2, 2013
MY BRAKE LIGHTS DON'T COME ON TOOK MY CAR TO THE LANDROVER DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME THEY WHERE NOT GOING TO CHECK MY CAR I EXPLAINED THAT THEIR WAS A RECALL ON BRAKE LIGHTS AND TOM WAS VERY NASTY TELLING IT WAS NOT FOR MY CAR BUT. I HAVE READ THE RECALL AND I TRIED TO GET HIM TOO LOOK IT UP AND HE JU... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Dec 2, 2013
Incident date: Dec 2, 2013
MY BRAKE LIGHTS DON'T COME ON TOOK MY CAR TO THE LANDROVER DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME THEY WHERE NOT GOING TO CHECK MY CAR I EXPLAINED THAT THEIR WAS A RECALL ON BRAKE LIGHTS AND TOM WAS VERY NASTY TELLING IT WAS NOT FOR MY CAR BUT. I HAVE READ THE RECALL AND I TRIED TO GET HIM TOO LOOK IT UP AND HE JU... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jan 5, 2013
Incident date: Oct 29, 2012
WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD DURING HURRICANE SANDY AND THE CAR SHIFTS (OR LAGS) INTO EXTREMELY LOW GEAR, MAYBE 5-10 MPH. THE SERVICE ENGINE, SERVICE ENGINE SOON, AND OTHER LIGHTS ON DASH CAME ON AND VEHICLE WAS LURCHING. ONCE I ABLE MOVE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, I AM ABLE TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF, WAI... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jan 5, 2013
Incident date: Oct 29, 2012
WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD DURING HURRICANE SANDY AND THE CAR SHIFTS (OR LAGS) INTO EXTREMELY LOW GEAR, MAYBE 5-10 MPH. THE SERVICE ENGINE, SERVICE ENGINE SOON, AND OTHER LIGHTS ON DASH CAME ON AND VEHICLE WAS LURCHING. ONCE I ABLE MOVE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, I AM ABLE TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF, WAI... Read more
ENGINE Jan 5, 2013
Incident date: Oct 29, 2012
WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD DURING HURRICANE SANDY AND THE CAR SHIFTS (OR LAGS) INTO EXTREMELY LOW GEAR, MAYBE 5-10 MPH. THE SERVICE ENGINE, SERVICE ENGINE SOON, AND OTHER LIGHTS ON DASH CAME ON AND VEHICLE WAS LURCHING. ONCE I ABLE MOVE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, I AM ABLE TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF, WAI... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Nov 23, 2011
Incident date: Nov 1, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LAND ROVER FREELANDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT COOLANT LEAKED INTO THE ENGINE, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO FAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE ... Read more
POWER TRAIN Sep 20, 2011
Incident date: Jan 19, 2010
I AM DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND THE CAR SHIFTS INTO EXTREMELY LOW GEAR (MAYBE 5 MPH), F4 FLASHES, AND THE SERVICE ENGINE, HILL DESCENT CONTROL, AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT UP. ONCE I CAN MOVE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, I CAN TURN OFF THE CAR, WAIT LESS THAN 5 MINUTES AND THE CAR STARTS WITHOUT ANY OF TH... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Jun 24, 2011
Incident date: Oct 31, 2010
ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED ONLY WITHIN ABOUT 2 WEEKS OF PURCHASING VEHICLE, APPROXIMATE 5,000 MILES LATER THE ENGINE BEGINS TO FAULT AGAIN AND I WAS TOLD THAT IT COULD BE BECAUSE ANTIFREEZE WAS LEAKING INTO MY ENGINE OR ONE OF MY HEAD GASKETS BLEW AGAIN, NOT TO MENTION THE COOLING SYSTEM FAILED AG... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM Jun 24, 2011
Incident date: Oct 31, 2010
ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED ONLY WITHIN ABOUT 2 WEEKS OF PURCHASING VEHICLE, APPROXIMATE 5,000 MILES LATER THE ENGINE BEGINS TO FAULT AGAIN AND I WAS TOLD THAT IT COULD BE BECAUSE ANTIFREEZE WAS LEAKING INTO MY ENGINE OR ONE OF MY HEAD GASKETS BLEW AGAIN, NOT TO MENTION THE COOLING SYSTEM FAILED AG... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Jun 1, 2011
Incident date: Jun 21, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LAND ROVER FREELANDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN HE WAS DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS AND ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE, THERE WAS A HESITATION. THE FAILURE BECAME MORE CONSISTENT WHENEVER HE DROVE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING May 3, 2011
Incident date: Mar 10, 2011
VEHICLE OVER HEATED. LOSS OF COOLANT. COOLANT IN OIL. DEALER DIAGNOSIS: HEAD GASKET FAILURE.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER May 3, 2011
Incident date: Mar 10, 2011
VEHICLE OVER HEATED. LOSS OF COOLANT. COOLANT IN OIL. DEALER DIAGNOSIS: HEAD GASKET FAILURE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM Mar 25, 2011
Incident date: Feb 21, 2011
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON, DEFECTIVE THERMOSTAT, CRACKED ENGINE HOSES, CRACKED MANIFOLD, COOLANT LEAKING INTO ENGINE DUE TO SLIPPED SLEEVE - THIS CAUSES CAR TO RANDOMLY GO FROM DRIVING FINE TO NOT BEING ABLE TO ACCELERATE. ADDITIONALLY, WIPERS GO ON WHEN THEY ARE NOT TURNED ON, WINDOW CONTROLS DO ... Read more
POWER TRAIN Feb 22, 2011
Incident date: Jan 14, 2011
2005 LAND ROVER (FREE LANDER): SHIFTING REARS FROM DRIVE (D) TO REVERSE (R) RESULTED IN BROKEN GEAR LINKAGE CABLE ON ONE OCCASION. THE SUV BECAME TOTALLY IMMOVABLE AND UNSAFE (LOCKED IN PARK MODE) IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED ON FLATBED TO DEALER AFTER TWO TOW TRUCK DRIVER... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM Nov 30, 2009
Incident date: Nov 30, 2009
HEAD GASKET FAILURE 55,000 MILES BLOWN ENGINE. IN REPAIR OVER 23 X'S LANDROVER ACKNOWLEDGED ENGINE WAS LOOSING ANTI FREEZE, BUT COULDN'T FIND WHERE. CAUSED MY SON TO THROW UP EVERYTIME HE WAS DRIVEN IN THE CAR. CAUSED SEVERE HEADACHES IN ALL WHO DROVE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. THIS IS A VERY E... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Nov 30, 2009
Incident date: Nov 30, 2009
HEAD GASKET FAILURE 55,000 MILES BLOWN ENGINE. IN REPAIR OVER 23 X'S LANDROVER ACKNOWLEDGED ENGINE WAS LOOSING ANTI FREEZE, BUT COULDN'T FIND WHERE. CAUSED MY SON TO THROW UP EVERYTIME HE WAS DRIVEN IN THE CAR. CAUSED SEVERE HEADACHES IN ALL WHO DROVE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. THIS IS A VERY E... Read more
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 L... Read more
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 L... Read more
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 L... Read more
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 ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM Apr 18, 2006
Incident date: Apr 18, 2006
I BOUGHT 2005 LANDROVER FREELANDER JANUARY 27TH, 2006 WITH 3770 MILEAGE AND ABOUT A WEEK LATER, CAR WAS OVERHEATED AND STEAM CAME OUT FROM THE ENGINE. DEALER SERVICE CENTER SAID COOLING FAN WAS NOT WORKING, SO THEY CHANGED IT,AND EVERYTHING WILL BE OK, BUT YESTERDAY MIDNIGHT, CAR GOT OVERHEATED AGA... Read more

EPA Fuel Economy, 2005 LAND ROVER FREELANDER

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
2.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (S5) (4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive) 16.0 19.0 17.0 Regular $3,600

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2005 LAND ROVER FREELANDER

47 manufacturer communications from 28 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
200000 WHEELS6
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP5
350000 EQUIPMENT3
190000 TIRES3
092100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP3
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2
130000 VISIBILITY2
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER2
LTB00552NAS3 Jan 25, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
RESCINDED - Windshield Wiper Noise / Judder / Streak - RESCINDED
LTB00401NAS6 Mar 26, 2018
010000 STEERING
The steering wheel may exhibit a vibration / shimmy while driving.
LTB00401NAS6 Mar 26, 2018
020000 SUSPENSION
The steering wheel may exhibit a vibration / shimmy while driving.
LTB00401NAS6 Mar 26, 2018
200000 WHEELS
The steering wheel may exhibit a vibration / shimmy while driving.
SFCC-14SEP17 Sep 14, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call
LTB00552NAS2 Sep 21, 2015
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
"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."
LTB00552NAS2 Sep 21, 2015
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
"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 28, 2014
073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION 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 EQUIPMEN
SSM56457 Oct 28, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
"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 EQUIPMEN
LTB00401NAS4 Feb 10, 2014
200000 WHEELS
Technical Bulletin: Wheel/Tire Balancing and Optimization
LTB00401NAS4 Feb 10, 2014
190000 TIRES
Technical Bulletin: Wheel/Tire Balancing and Optimization
LTB00401NAS4 Feb 10, 2014
200000 WHEELS
Technical Bulletin: Wheel/Tire Balancing and Optimization
LTB00401NAS4 Feb 10, 2014
010000 STEERING
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.
LTB00401NAS4 Feb 10, 2014
190000 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.
LTB00401NAS4 Feb 10, 2014
200000 WHEELS
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 19, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
Technical Bulletin: Squeaks & Rattles Kit Availability
LTB00401NAS3 Oct 1, 2013
200000 WHEELS
Technical Bulletin: Wheel/Tire Balancing and Optimization
LTB00401NAS3 Oct 1, 2013
190000 TIRES
Technical Bulletin: Wheel/Tire Balancing and Optimization
LTB00401NAS3 Oct 1, 2013
200000 WHEELS
Technical Bulletin: Wheel/Tire Balancing and Optimization
SSM68378 Sep 23, 2013
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
"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."
SSM68378 Sep 23, 2013
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
"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 3, 2013
130000 VISIBILITY
Technical Bulletin: Windshiefld Wiper Noise/Judder/Streak
LTB00552NAS1 Jul 3, 2013
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Technical Bulletin: Windshiefld Wiper Noise/Judder/Streak
LTB00552NAS1 Jul 3, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
Technical Bulletin: Windshiefld Wiper Noise/Judder/Streak
LTB00552NAS1 Jul 3, 2013
130000 VISIBILITY
Technical Bulletin: Windshiefld Wiper Noise/Judder/Streak
SRE07-05.2 Apr 30, 2013
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Q057NAS5 Apr 8, 2013
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
TB-Q-057 Apr 8, 2013
092100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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
TB-Q-057 Apr 8, 2013
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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
SWA09-01.3 Apr 8, 2013
092300 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL FILTER
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Q057NAS5 Apr 8, 2013
082110 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULE
Service Action: Fuel Pump Module Operation
SWA09013 Apr 8, 2013
060000 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. The filters may cointain an uncontrolled amount of adhesive used to bond the filer p
SWA09013 Apr 8, 2013
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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. The filters may cointain an uncontrolled amount of adhesive used to bond the filer p
TB-0057 Jun 10, 2009
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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. FUEL FILTERS MAY CONTAIN A
TSB-Q-057 Jan 29, 2009
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
LAND ROVER: FUEL PUMP MODULE OPERATION. IN LINE FUEL FILTERS FITTED TO FUEL DELIVERY MODULES IN GASOLINE VEHICLES MAY BE MANUFACTURERS WAY FROM SPECIFICATION. FUEL FILTERS MAY CONTAIN AN UNCONTROLLED AMOUNT OF ADHESIVE USED TO BOND FILTER
TSB-Q-057 Jan 29, 2009
092100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
LAND ROVER: FUEL PUMP MODULE OPERATION. IN LINE FUEL FILTERS FITTED TO FUEL DELIVERY MODULES IN GASOLINE VEHICLES MAY BE MANUFACTURERS WAY FROM SPECIFICATION. FUEL FILTERS MAY CONTAIN AN UNCONTROLLED AMOUNT OF ADHESIVE USED TO BOND FILTER
SB-SWA-09-01 Jan 29, 2009
092100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
LANDROVER SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. IN LINE FUEL FILTERS IN FUEL DELIVERY MODULES OF VEHICLES MAY BE MANUFACTURED AWAY FROM SPECIFICATION. MAY CONTAIN AN UNCONTROLLED AMOUNT OF ADHESIVE USED TO BOND FIL
08142007 Aug 14, 2007
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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 4, 2006
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DIAGNOSTIC CONTROL UNIT (DCU) FAULT CODES. *TT
440305 Dec 16, 2005
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
REVISED PROCEDURES AND TIMES FOR TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT. *TT
440205 Mar 7, 2005
100000 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
860702 Dec 20, 2004
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
FUEL GAUGE LEVEL TROUBLESHOOTING. *TT
701004 Dec 20, 2004
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ABS (ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM) ECU (ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT) AVAILABILITY FOR REPAIRS. *TT
700904 Dec 20, 2004
035000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL SWITCH AVAILABILITY. LAND ROVER FREELANDER. ALL MODEL YEARS. *TT
700804 Nov 19, 2004
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
FRONT BRAKE DISC VIBRATION RESOLUTION. BRAKE PULSATION OR SHUDDER. *TT
700504 Oct 13, 2004
034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
FRONT BRAKE CALIPER GUIDE PIN GREASE. *JB
04 Sep 10, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NEW P-CODES IS USE ON T4. TO INCLUDE 2005 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER. *NM

NHTSA Safety Investigations, LAND ROVER FREELANDER

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

EA07018 Opened: Dec 7, 2007 , Closed: Dec 22, 2008
EA, Closed , Model Year: 2003
FUEL PUMP FAILURE - STALL
SUBJECT COMPONENT FAILURES FOUND THAT CAN OCCUR AT ANY SPEED AND GENERALLY RESULT IN A NO RESTART CONDITION.THESE ARE GENERALLY CONSIDERED TO BE FACTORS THAT INCREASE THE POTENTIAL SEVERITY OF STALLING INCIDENTS.HOWEVER, THESE INCIDENTS HAVE OCCURRED AT RELATIVELY LOW RATES IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLE PO... Read more
PE07036 Opened: Jul 17, 2007 , Closed: Dec 10, 2007
PE, Closed , Model Year: 2003
FUEL PUMP FAILURE
THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED PRELIMINARY EVALUATION PE07-036 ON JULY 17, 2007, BASED ON THREE CONSUMER COMPLAINTS ALLEGING INCIDENTS OF SUDDEN ENGINE STALL WHILE DRIVING DUE TO FUEL PUMP FAILURE IN MODEL YEAR (MY) 2003 LAND ROVER FREELANDER VEHICLES.IN EACH INCIDENT THE VEHICLE C... Read more

LAND ROVER FREELANDER - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the LAND ROVER FREELANDER across all model years (2002, 2005).

14 Total Recalls
799 Total Complaints
2 Investigations
10 Reported Crashes
19 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

LAND ROVER FREELANDER - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2005 (current) 3 26
2004 3 112 View
2003 5 250 View
2002 3 404 View
2001 0 5 View
2000 0 1 View

Other LAND ROVER Models

Model Recalls Complaints
RANGE ROVER SPORT 517 781 View
RANGE ROVER VELAR 479 148 View
RANGE ROVER 439 1,322 View
DISCOVERY 362 748 View
DISCOVERY SPORT 276 250 View
DEFENDER 257 318 View
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