Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  What are the complaints about? - 2002 Land Rover Freelander
  By Jaybird - October 16 - 5:50 am

  I have had this vehicle for about a month now and am very impressed with it. I am averaging 23 mpg and no mechanical problems. I have read many negative reviews about this vehicle and have figured out why. First, this is not a sports car. I can see why people have to have engines replaced. The engine requires synthetic oil only. It has enough power to do the job but can see people flooring it all the time because it "just isnt enough" and that takes it toll on an engine, as is also true for the transmission. The brakes are disc- front/drum back so you cannot stand on the brakes all the time and not expect to replace pads very often. Its a luxury SUV treat it good, it will reciprocate.

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  Fun to Drive only - 2002 Land Rover Freelander
  By locoant - October 2 - 2:00 am

  This car is not to be taken anywhere that debris may hit it. IT WILL BREAK!!! Underside real susceptable to damage. Dealership suspects customer for all damage and they check it accordingly. Also dealer will treat you like your second class because you bought the CHEAP model. This car sucks 2002 Lemon lawed due to main seals in the engine. 2003 had a main seal go at about 2500 miles.

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  Freelander solved a major problem! - 2002 Land Rover Freelander
  By Davey - September 25 - 10:00 am

  I just brought a freeland and think it rocks! The Nissan Exterra is TOTAL CRAP compared to this! Also, Land Rover solved a major problem that I had! Most 4x4s you have to shift into 4 wheel drive mode. When you do not use it much the gera get dried out and it stops working right! With this it is full time 4 wheel drive and thus the above problem is sloved!

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  Lives up to its price tag - 2002 Land Rover Freelander
  By Cwright - August 12 - 7:56 pm

  Although it is a little expensive compared to its competitors, the Land Rover Freelander deserves its price tag. It is very well built and like no other 4x4 out there.

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  2002 Landrover Freelander - 2002 Land Rover Freelander
  By Kate - July 30 - 9:03 pm

  Its sad to say I must agree with all the negative reviews written. This by no means was the worst vehicle I had ever owned. Within the first few months the sunroof went 3 times, after the 3rd time landrover replaced it, but the new one had issues too. I stopped using the sunroof. The driver side rear window broke 3 times. After the 4th year of owning this vehicle hugh mechanical disasters, and finally the engine went, transmission started slipping and the diffrentials went. I would never reccommend landrover products to anyone, waste of money and time. Landrover should pay the customers to driver the vehicle.

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  beware British engineering - 2002 Land Rover Freelander
  By VolvoAndy - July 27 - 2:00 am

  towed into selling dealer after 8 months and 5800 miles. they have no clue whats wrong with after having car 1 week. when questioned about the status, service dept. is vague and disinterested. high-class image, low- class service.

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  Freelander Rules! - 2002 Land Rover Freelander
  By Kent Cys - July 2 - 10:00 am

  And the rules are: 1. Step up to the SE or HSE, especially the HSE for the sumptuous leather if you have the $$. 2. Make sure your SE comes with a Sunroof, Harmon Kardon stereo upgrade, and Heated Seats (All standard on HSE). 3. Dip your head and slide legs first across the front seats if you are taller than 58" -- Freelander has LRs standard Command Seating position. 4. Enjoy! Liberty and Escape V6 owners may dust you in a race. But bumps that make their vehicles shake like Strom Thurmond covered in fire ants will hardly affect Freelander.

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  Solid Well Built Trouble Free - 2002 Land Rover Freelander
  By D. Brink - June 26 - 10:00 am

  Attention to detail. Under the hood of the Fords and chevys we looked at before buying the Freelander, I found that most of the electrical connectors had wires that were at almost 90 degrees to the conntection;as if the wire was too short. I also found some rather cheap feeling plastic interior molding. The Ford did not achor the back carpet firmly to the body either. The freelander had none of these types of short commings. Besides that the Roll down back window, heater windshield and side mirrors were just a couple of features for which I did not mind paying.

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  Worst vehicle ever! - 2002 Land Rover Freelander
  By angry in mn! - May 22 - 5:46 pm

  This vehicle has been so much more trouble than its worth. The cooling system always has some sort of leak that cant be fixed, which causes it to overheat all the time.

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  2002 freelander landrover - 2002 Land Rover Freelander
  By rokit777 - May 6 - 5:40 pm

  Hello I purchased my landrover at 45,000 mi,I felt so lucky to have such a beautiful SUV. The problems began as I drove my car out of the dealership. It was at the dealership for the first month of owner ship , I had fuel line problems, coolant leak, heater core replaced, coolant system replaced, transmission replaced, brakes replaced very often, needless to say the car has been great when it runs... I love it.... but too many mechanical problems,and pricey to fix. I am now at 100,000 mi and once again when I turn the heater on there is a burning smell, and the smell of coolant . I cannot afford anymore work, I cannot afford a new engine or head gasket. I took a loss and traded it in...