Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  Warning to all... - 2003 Land Rover Freelander
  By Sarah - October 6 - 1:26 am

  I bought my car in 2005 and it was under warranty until 2008. While under warranty, they had to replace 2 window motors, the sunroof motor, a fuel valve and eventually they put a rebuilt engine in this money pit! Fortunately, I did not have to pay for any of that-I just spend endless hours/days at the dealer. I should have been forwarned. In the past month (mind you I am 8 months pregnant)its left me stranded on the highway twice. Battery was the first cause (ok, batteries need to be replaced) but 1 week later, here I am stranded without a car again (it died while driving and Im waiting on the problem this time.) I am furious and WILL NEVER BUY any sort of Land Rover product again!!

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  My new SE3 - 2003 Land Rover Freelander
  By phocuschad - October 5 - 10:00 am

  When looking at a five door SUV, I think there are a few other places to look. The Freelander is excellent offroad, but if you arent going to take it there, it isnt really worth it. But since this is the only choice for someone who wants storage, wants offroading, wants comfort, and wants open air. The SE3 combines everything, and is worth every penny.

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  My biggest headache - 2003 Land Rover Freelander
  By 2003 Freelander - September 3 - 2:40 am

  I purchased this vehicle certified December of 2006 and Ive had nothing but problems. First, I had to have the ball bearing replaced (under warranty $3,000). Then the engine ran hot 3xs, each time the coolant had run out and had to be replaced. The 4th time I had to take it in due to the coolant again, it turned out that I needed a new engine! Thank God for warranties ($7,000). Now its in the shop again because the gasket needs replacing. I spoke with a Land Rover mechanic that told me to get rid of it. He also said that there have been several problems with the Freelander in general. Further, he said that I will continue to have problems that are expensive if I keep it.

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  consumer nightmare - 2003 Land Rover Freelander
  By brian brickey - July 9 - 4:50 pm

  The vehicle is fun to drive and handles well in adverse weather conditions.BUT it has a few problems, like the brakes wear out faster than any other vehicle you only get about 24000 miles out of a set of brakes and i dont do a whole lot of braking. I came to find out from other freelander owners that the brakes tend to heat up fast and then it set off your traction control warning. it tends to create more of a problem in the summer.The gas mileage for an suv this size is not the greatest.one of the biggest problems is you can only get the filter from a landrover dealer you just cant take it to the nearest jiffy lube to have your oil changed.it also doesnt have alot of room for car seats .

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  Freelander - 2003 Land Rover Freelander
  By Brian Bisgood - May 28 - 12:40 am

  Its been a great vehicle, still is.

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  Freelander: the right sized SUV - 2003 Land Rover Freelander
  By Placebo - February 22 - 10:00 am

  The Freelander is a unique, fun to drive, premium small SUV. I like to think that its the perfect size -- just big enough to haul my gear around, but not as huge as some of the other small to mid SUVs. It looks great, and there are few of them around so I dont see myself coming and going. Road holding is very car like. The interior is comfortable, if a bit spartan. Back seat room is exellent and comfortable. LATCH access for the baby seat is great. Since this is the last of the current body style, the dealers are dealing, so if you want the base model S (which goes away next year), get to your dealer today to check it out.