Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  Dont buy - 2002 Land Rover Freelander
  By yeahstyle1 - January 10 - 9:46 pm

  Looks good, fun to drive, great in the snow, but the 2.5l is a lemon. The head gasket will need to be replaced. Because of a design flaw the engine will eventually need to be replaced and LandRover does not make them any more and they are hard to find. Stay away from the 2.5L v6 engine, it is a ticking time bomb.

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  Watch out when they reach high miles - 2002 Land Rover Freelander
  By Dan_Keeney - November 6 - 11:33 am

  I had very good luck with the Freelander until I approached 75,000 miles. I had always followed the textbook in terms of maintenance, but faced a major problem requiring a replacement of the head gaskets, which would have cost $4,500. The vehicle wasnt worth that much on trade, so I got rid of it. The service tech told me that the 02 Freelander engine was over-engineered because they wanted more power for the American market than provided by the 4-cylinder version that had been used successfully for years in Europe. I also had constant problems with the sunroof as well, but otherwise it was a great vehicle until the engine went. Just get a complete diagnostic before buying at high miles.

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  BRITS REVENGE FOR THE REVOLUTION - 2002 Land Rover Freelander
  By R H B - May 23 - 11:40 pm

  I got this vehicle for a good price but I still kick myself for not buying a CRV. The sunroof was replaced twice, brakes were replaced twice, and now the transmission is gone, BUT we have an extended warranty. One note on the front brakes, I am trying the Powerstop brakes and rotors, and Im hoping that will fix that problem. Overall Land Rover of Albuquerque has treated me good, and honored all warranty work. Land Rover of Albuquerque also helped out with a rental, but its sad when my wife thinks a Pontiac Vibe is better then the Land Rover....

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  sad - 2002 Land Rover Freelander
  By diana66 - July 13 - 3:35 am

  i bought mine with 87 000 miles on it, i paid 3000.00 and in my first year i spent 4000.00 , head gasket, power windows, etc, and i had two recall. now a think the car has transmission and engine issues, so sad!!!

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  Defective Air Conditioner: Sprays water - 2002 Land Rover Freelander
  By wish I didnt buy it - July 8 - 10:00 am

  In 9 months our vehicle has been to dealer 4 times to repair AC. AC sprays water out dash vents into passenger compartment. Has damaged dash electrical components, including the radio. Service bulletins did not fix problem. Vehicle depreciated approximately 35% in only 9 months. We do not intend to purchase another Freelander. It seems like it is in the dealers garage more than it is in our own.

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  nothing but troubles - 2002 Land Rover Freelander
  By wildrover - May 11 - 9:06 am

  I have had NOTHING but problems with my Rover. It has overheated 4X. Been in the dealership for overheating 3X. They tell me the overheating is due to something different each time. so this time it is in a different shop, since it is now not under warranty. I searched for mechanics - no one wants to touch it. I finally found a place to fix it.. & they are charging me $900.00. They say it needs a new water pump and they have to take apart 1/2 the engine to get to it. I owe the dealership that I bought it from $1000.00 for its MANY other repairs. I am a single mom.. & my credit is awful, so I cant trade it in. I am working to pay for my work transportation. ERGH ! frustrating !

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  Dont even think about it. - 2002 Land Rover Freelander
  By T031569 - March 9 - 4:16 am

  This SUV has been nothing but a real headache. It has been serviced more times than I care to remember. You have to have deep pockets to fix anything that goes wrong on this. The transmission has given me issues, the radio was replaced twice, the rear door lock was replaced twice, traction control and service engine lights stay on, the vehicle always need rotors and brakes. One headache after another, the list just goes on and on. Rethink your decision to buy this expensive lemon.

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  You better have cash - 2002 Land Rover Freelander
  By titan9 - March 2 - 2:50 am

  You can pick this little SUV up for a good price these days. Dont let the price trick you, Its a Land Rover. Land Rovers are a high end SUV. You cant stop at the local quick lube and the get oil changed, they dont have a filter to fit it. They cost a ton to keep up, electrical problems, tranny problems, over heating problems. If you buy this SUV, you are going to have problems with it. Is it worth it for you to drive a Land Rover? I sold mine after 18 months and took a beating.

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  It would be nice, if itd start. - 2002 Land Rover Freelander
  By Laura E. - February 15 - 2:00 am

  I purchased this vehicle in January of 2007. It ran fine for a few months but then started experiencing every problem you could imagine. Would jolt from 1st to 2nd gear. Electrical issues were vast. Vehicle rarely started. I could get up and drive it to work but then once you turn it off, it wouldnt turn back on - say if you forgot your cell at home, etc. Was temperamental. The air from the vents stunk like pickles.

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  Value?...yes...performance?...somewhat - 2002 Land Rover Freelander
  By estoril - February 5 - 10:00 am

  Owned for 2 months already and asked if I love it, then my answer would be no, if I like it, then my answer would be yes. For the price you get a ton of standard features lacking in other vehicles of the same price (bigger mid- sized sport utes being inclusive also.) I always dreamed of the day when I would be able to afford a Range Rover HSE, but build quality and price stopped me before from purchasing ANY Land Rover. Now once owned by Ford and BMW, LR has improved vastly in ALL areas. Starting with its baby brother the Freelander I would have to say that my expectations of the LR name have not disappointed thus far with the exception of the engine.