NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2004 Land Rover Freelander; the most frequently affected component is exterior lighting — switch. Owners filed 69 complaints, most often about engine and engine cooling. Among the 3 model years of this model in the database, 2004 ranks #2 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 cooling34 · 85%
Visibility5 · 12%
Power train5 · 12%
Electrical system4 · 10%
Engine3 · 8%
Fuel system2 · 5%
Gasoline2 · 5%
Unknown or other1 · 2%
When complaints were filed
20084
200914
20108
20118
20123
20133
From owner complaints
My land rover freelander 2004 failed inspection due to emissions. The repair shop indicated today that the electric motor is defective and that's why my car keeps shaking and failed. Also, he indicated that there may be an issue with the fuel pump, since one part of the motor is faulty and emitting too much gas. Land…
Engine in a 2004 land rover freelander failed due to after 62500 miles due to a head gasket failure. This is the first time the engine failed and has not been replaced as the dealership has quoted 8800 usd for the replacement engine, which i have been told is a rebuilt engine which has already failed. *tr
Engine overheating and eventual seizure as a result of coolant loss through cracked cylinder sleeves. This condition, according to the land rover dealership, cannot be corrected. The only solution involves engine replacement, except that no replacement engines are available due to the producer's default. Was informed…
Days after purchasing my 2004 freelander, the "check engine soon" light came on and the car stalled out on me. The rpm's go all the way up but the accelerator won't allow to drive past 25 mph. This has happened to me continuously since purchasing it. I have had my car serviced by land rover many, many times and they…
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.