Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  fun little car - 2002 Land Rover Freelander
  By crcw - July 18 - 2:00 am

  I really enjoy this car. I have had a pathfinder and I love the automatic four wheel drive of the freelander. I also really like the size...it is not too large and yet it is small enough to easily park anywhere. Wind noise and the sunroof mechanism is a bit annoying. I have had the car in 3 times for the sunroof...either not closing or not moving at all. My engine makes a clicking sound...the dealer told me it was low oil...I dont know if trust them. Dealer otherwise has been A+.

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  bad car - 2002 Land Rover Freelander
  By david mckinney - June 1 - 10:00 am

  after two years of owership the motor and trans are shot

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  Too Mnay Problems - 2002 Land Rover Freelander
  By martman99 - May 17 - 6:00 am

  This was Land Rovers supposed entry-level vehicle for their "premium" line of autos. Have yet to get that "premium" feel. Too many electrical and engine problems and now there appears to be a transmission issue with this car although we have kept up with the maintenance. Additionally, the dealership is NOT owned by Land Rover and they are less than helpful. Land Rover, NAs customer service dept has to be one of the worst I have had the opportunity to deal with in my 30 years of buying and maintaining cars. DO NOT buy a used Freelander - You WILL regret it!

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  What a nightmare! - 2002 Land Rover Freelander
  By Ronda - April 30 - 3:46 pm

  Dont be fooled by the Land Rover name or how the truck drives. These things are a nightmare. I had a gasket replaced at 80000 miles and it seems that I was one of the lucky ones to have mine last that long. I have been told that eventually I will need a new motor. The truck drives great in the snow and will turn heads driving down the road. That is if you can keep it out of the shop long enough to enjoy it. Buyer beware!

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  2002 HSE Freelander - 2002 Land Rover Freelander
  By gallaghp2 - April 8 - 10:00 am

  Many reviews I have read have really been about the build quality and the service. Going along these lines, the one thing you have to remember is you pay a higher price for being exclusive. Added to that is the additional service cost every - 3K, 12K and 24K etc. This SUV is best for the room inside and the smallness on the outside.

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  Disaster on wheels - 2002 Land Rover Freelander
  By Never Again - March 18 - 7:06 pm

  I purchased the 2002 Freelander S several years ago. Within the first year I spent over $5,600 in electrical, engine, and exhaust parts - that doesnt include labor costs. The rear door window and wiper broke ($500), front passenger lock malfunctioned ($300), my entire dash had to be replaced because the coolant system was spilling fluid into the dash ($2800), and the exhaust system went ($2000). The Freelander depreciates in value by $2500-3000 per year. Highway and city mileage is dismal. Blue book value is only $6,000 right now. I cannot wait to get rid of this vehicle. I cannot emphasize enough what a horrible decision is was purchasing the Freelander.

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  My first SUV - 2002 Land Rover Freelander
  By jamesr717 - February 10 - 10:00 am

  Its my first SUV, and Im delighted with the choice! Great dealership, and an even better deal. Went ahead in spite of some lukewarm reviews, and Im glad I did. It has enough power to get out of its own way. It looks and feels sturdy, and is unique enough to turn heads. The Land Rover cashe is a bonus as well. Rides fine on the highway, and gets far better gas mileage than expected. I get 27mpg on the highway (70mph - Cruise on - A/C off) Interior, even with the leather option, is a bit spartan for a vehicle with such a "luxury" reputation. Do they really need so many "Land Rover" badges?

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  Best Car Ive Every Owned - 2002 Land Rover Freelander
  By jerrocopter - February 10 - 5:45 am

  Weve had our "hippo" since 2005 and purchased it with only 12k miles on it. We now have over 110k and weve loved driving every mile with this SUV. We did a lot of research before we made the purchase and knew about the many problems that others have reported with this vehicle, but we have been so pleased with the reliability and fun-ness of the Freelander. We have not experienced any of the frequent problems that are reported. Neither my wife or I take very good care of the mechanics of our cars. We usually go 10-15k between oil changes, weve never changed the transmission fluid, and sparkplugs were replaced for the first time at 95k. It still runs great and is very reliable.

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  Freelander - The Best Of The Bunch - 2002 Land Rover Freelander
  By PaulR - January 27 - 10:00 am

  The Freelander is truly an incredible machine. It handles like a sports car and handles off-road situations with the best of them including big brother Discovery. With 8700 miles on the odometer its a pure pleasure to drive city or highway. Totally Satisfied!

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  A vehicle for an active lifestyle - 2002 Land Rover Freelander
  By supereks - January 8 - 6:50 am

  I bought one of the first vehicles that made it over the Atlantic in late 2001. Just returned from another trip to the New England mountains in the winter. The Freelander is an all- weather vehicle that feels safe in all conditions as long as the tires are new or relatively little worn. Would not try to climb any rocks with this little SUV, but any kind of mud, snow or even shallow water is no obstacle. Strongly recommend rubber floor mats, trunk plastic cover and covers for seats. The vehicle has its problems with quality of manufacturing/reliability (numerous problems were minor, only one left it immobile for a prolonged period due to a problem with delivery of a specific spare part).