Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  Class Action Suit anyone?! - 2003 Land Rover Freelander
  By AKfreelander - June 10 - 2:33 pm

  Bought the Freelander (FL) in 03, and, loved it. As you can see from the other reviews, great car when its not in the shop. Went to the dealership for all service, oil changes, etc. Six months ago, I started having overheating problems. Dealer changed out the coolant tank, etc. Kept having the problem over and over until two weeks ago when the car would not start. Towed it into the dealer, needs a new engine. $8400 estimate. Do the research! This car is a lemon. The engine will blow out ~65K, good luck talking to LR if you are out of warranty. Its a money black hole.

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  My Land - 2003 Land Rover Freelander
  By Pepe - May 2 - 2:00 am

  Buying a prestigous name. Good Car. Take it anywhere.

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  More than a pretty face - 2003 Land Rover Freelander
  By jersey - April 26 - 2:00 am

  This is not just another cute ute. I have recently had this SUV seriously off-road it can perform. Even the professional trail guide was impressed. I like the interior, but this is definitely a matter of personal taste. Concerns about storage and on-dash cupholders are BS. Ive take a couple of fast-food cups down a rough dirt road with zero spillage. There is limited seat travel and no height adjust. The sun-visor is poorly designed and blocks vision due to its design unless you are short. Rear storage is smaller, but still adequate for most people.

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  Love My Freelander! - 2003 Land Rover Freelander
  By LoveMyRover - March 11 - 7:26 am

  Ive had mine for 4 years and have not had any problems with the engine or any of the technical stuff (power windows, etc). I do a lot of trail blazing and this car has gotten me places other SUVs cant (or wont) go. While I feel bad for those who have obviously gotten cars with factory defects, dont let that deter you from buying this very fun car!

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  Fun little car - 2003 Land Rover Freelander
  By sr11 - January 31 - 2:00 am

  We wanted a little suv as a 2nd car to drive and commute with. With the sunroof and premium stereo, its a lot of fun to drive, no matter the weather. Definitely the best re handling/performance in its group. Gas still stinks but at least its regular. Usual British quirks but overall, we love it. Good news is if we need the extra trunk, we look for our 2001 discovery II.

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  Not a blessing!! - 2003 Land Rover Freelander
  By NOT A BLESSING!! - January 23 - 7:30 pm

  Anyone who says this car is reliable simply has not had it long enough. After 2 years we had to replace 3 sets of brakes (every 17000 miles) the heater core, the thermostat, the antifreeze bottle and cap, the rear window, the moonroof,and to top it all off the engine. Although it was all under warranty, we were treated as second class citizens by not only the service department of our dealer, but by the land rover north america corporate offices as well. We find ourselves just waiting for the next thing to break. A friend that works in the service dept. Confided that the freelander is a nightmare to most who own it. Getting a lexus rx300 tomarrow. Get out while you can.

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  Still Wondering - 2003 Land Rover Freelander
  By still wondering - December 8 - 10:00 am

  Well, I sure do like the looks, feel and design. It drives well, it feels rock solid, but... It has 9000 miles, its on its third sunroof, it has a leak when it rains down by the gas pedal, two a/c vents have fallen apart in my hand as I adjusted them and the adjustable lumbar support in the drivers seat simply snapped and broke while I was driving along (Im not a big guy). The dealers been great about fixing the problems, but -- call me crazy -- I dont believe it should have these problems.

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  Agree with the class action suit - 2003 Land Rover Freelander
  By Barb Pentz - November 29 - 3:30 am

  Had my car for 2 yrs, has 83000 miles on the car. The fuel pump went, upper air intake needed replaced and it too leaked coolant into the oil causing me to need a new engine. All in a 7 month period. The Land Rover dealer told me these cars are unreliable and they have this problem at least once a month. He told me to get rid of it because I will only have more problems. What does that tell you when the dealer thinks it is a piece of junk!!!

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  Land Rover Freelander - 2003 Land Rover Freelander
  By scherf93 - September 2 - 2:00 am

  I love this truck. I was nervous going from a sports car to an SUV, but the Freelander is not as large as full-size SUV. I feel really comfortable driving it.

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  Worst car ever - 2003 Land Rover Freelander
  By mr0618 - August 24 - 8:53 am

  I was so excited to own a Land Rover. The excitement did not last very long. I only owned this vehicle for 2 years and it broke down every few months. It is also extremely uncomfortable, too tiny.