Recalls ·2005 Land Rover Freelander

2005 Land Rover Freelander recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2005 Land Rover Freelander; the most frequently affected component is exterior lighting — switch. Owners filed 16 complaints, most often about engine and engine cooling. Among the 3 model years of this model in the database, 2005 ranks #3 for number of recalls.

Recalls3
Complaints16

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Recalls (3)

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.

Air bagsCampaign 04V510000 · 28 Jan 2004

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 16 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Engine and engine cooling9 · 56%
Power train3 · 19%
Unknown or other3 · 19%
Electrical system2 · 12%
Engine2 · 12%
Vehicle speed control1 · 6%
Exterior lighting1 · 6%
Service brakes1 · 6%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

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 2019 · NHTSA complaint record

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 just refuse told me…

Exterior lighting · Feb 2013 · NHTSA complaint record

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 expensive repair…

Engine and engine cooling · Nov 2009 · NHTSA complaint record

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 vehicle was not…

Engine and engine cooling · Nov 2011 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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20043
20053

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Source

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.

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