NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2002 Land Rover Freelander; the most frequently affected component is exterior lighting — switch. Owners filed 226 complaints, most often about engine and engine cooling. Among the 3 model years of this model in the database, 2002 ranks #1 for number of recalls.
Exterior lighting — SwitchCampaign 07V041000 · 09 Feb 2007
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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 switch. An interim letter for the initial inspection was mailed on march 26, 2007. The second letter for replacement of the switches was mailed beginning july 30, 2007. Owners may contact land rover at 1-80-637-6837.
Latches/locks/linkages — LatchCampaign 05V300000 · 28 Jun 2005
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Structure — Roof and pillarsCampaign 04V347000 · 12 Jul 2004
Problem: Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact." during testing, the free motion head form registered a measurement marginally above the permitted 1000 head impact criteria. At the left and right hand a-pillar trim area.
Risk: In the event of a vehicle crash, personal injury to occupants may occur.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the a-pillar trim with a revised component that enables the vehicle to fully meet the requirements of fmvss 201. The recall began on december 6, 2005. Owners should contact land rover at 1-800-637-6837.
What owners complain about
Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.
Engine and engine cooling19 · 48%
Power train11 · 28%
Engine9 · 22%
Latches/locks/linkages4 · 10%
Service brakes4 · 10%
Equipment4 · 10%
Electrical system3 · 8%
Hydraulic2 · 5%
When complaints were filed
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20151
From owner complaints
Freelander 2002 has had many defects. The transmission failed at approx. 50k miles & was replaced. Power windows failed. A/c hose cracked & repaired. Manifold replaced. Exterior brake lights have been replaced. Electrical power to passenger door lock system have been replaced. Now, at 70k miles the coolant leaking and…
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 land rover freelander. While driving 20 mph, the contact depressed the accelerator pedal and as the vehicle shifted gears, the contact heard a noise. She then noted a problem shifting gears. The service engine soon light illuminated along with an f4 light. The vehicle had not been inspected…
Both head gaskets are leaking coolant from all four corners. This is a common failure in this model caused by the cylinder sleeves coming loose. The sleeves contact the head gaskets causing them to leak. Eventually the engine fails. There have been continuing coolant problems with this car since new. When it was a…
On november 1st my wife and i left la proper headed towards phoenix, az. With the mileage now at 49,807 and approximately 2 hours of driving on i 10 the car was losing power, so i did my best to safely pull over to the break down lane which was next to the on ramp (very scary). I had been driving at 65 miles per hour…
Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.