Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  Free at last! - 2003 Land Rover Freelander
  By Jay D. - December 15 - 6:03 am

  At first I loved this car but as with many love affairs it wasnt long before the honeymoon was over. We did everything we were supposed to do to take care of this car but despite that it still was a nightmare. If it wasnt one thing it was another. Very expensive to repair and LRs customer service isnt very good (understatement). We were also told by them to trade it in before it was too late and thats exactly what we did. We are now proud Toyota owners. If you have one and it hasnt given you any trouble it wont be long before it will. GET RID OF IT! If you are thinking of buying one, STOP!

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  My Review - 2003 Land Rover Freelander
  By William Eve - November 13 - 2:00 am

  An excellent small SUV. Land Rover treats you like royalty even after you buy it the vehicle. Fun to drive, great handling. We have a 6 year old and can usually store all the items needed for a trip. I highly recommend this SUV in the small class. The certified used program makes them affordable too. The gas mileage is decent as well. Using synthetic oil is a bit pricey but it does increase engine life.

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  Avoid this money hole - 2003 Land Rover Freelander
  By rdbolger - October 26 - 6:20 pm

  Endless expensive electrical and mechanical failures. The engine however is well known for its self-destructive tendency and poor design. (It costs over $800 to replace a thermostat O-ring) The cylinder sleeves tend to slip sending coolant into the oil. The engine is no longer made and parts are extremely expensive. There are 2 catalytic converters (about $1000 each)

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  A Nightmare in Sheeps Clothing - 2003 Land Rover Freelander
  By Dale Booth - October 4 - 8:30 pm

  Well, Where do I start - Land Rover ought to really be ashamed of the product they built. This engine design is a total joke. I had my Freelander approx. 1 year before I had to trade it in. The problem was with a leak of the engine coolant into the engine. This slow leak was unrepairable. The only TEMPORARY solution was a new engine for a cost of $10K, according to Land Rover-Jaguar of Houston. I had them put the SUV back together and drove it to the nearest TOYOTA dealership where I traded it for a 2005 Toyota 4Runner. It has been happy driving ever since. MY ADVICE TO ANYONE THINKING ABOUT PURCHASING A NEW OR USED LAND ROVER. DONT DO IT; UNLESS YOU HAVE MONEY FOR REPAIRS.

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  Great SUV - 2003 Land Rover Freelander
  By salamander - August 9 - 10:00 am

  I like the looks, the way it handles. It really turns heads as it zips thru traffic. BTW is the heated windsheild a standard option on the SE.?

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  Solid, but needs improvement - 2003 Land Rover Freelander
  By JMO - June 13 - 10:00 am

  Beware of the small gas tank. SUV with a 15 gallon tank.

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  Ready for some fun - 2003 Land Rover Freelander
  By allhu - May 7 - 2:00 am

  I have owned this vehicle for 5 months and 4000mi. and have no reliablity problems to report. This vehicle is really fun to drive on paved surfaces which is unique because it awesome in a light duty off road roll as well. I recently took it to a local off road park with my wife and we had a blast. The little monster climbed and descended 40% grades. Its really fun all four wheels engage. We were surounded by dedicated off road vehicles (not street legal)and although we did not attempt some of the punishing obstacles they did (self preservation), Im sure we could have given them a run for the money if we had too.

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  Classic British - stylish and unreliable - 2003 Land Rover Freelander
  By John - April 14 - 2:46 pm

  We wanted a car that wasnt a Ford Escape or Jeep Liberty and found the Freelander. Its a tad on the small side, but also a lot of fun and can climb a cliff in either direction. However, since buying (new) weve had all 5 window regulators replaced, the sunroof twice, all 4 brake rotors warped and had to be replaced, and most recently the car quit completely, with 6 different error codes in the computer, most notably that the camshaft position sensor had failed. The dealer treats us like poor cousins to the LR3 and Range Rover owners and we cant get a loaner, even for the latest issue. Bottom line, its a fun car, but if you dont have a warranty, dont buy it.

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  Sporty European fun - 2003 Land Rover Freelander
  By beach bum - April 9 - 10:00 am

  Fun car to drive. Abundance of standard technical and performance features. Handling is superb. Dealership experience is excellent. My first SUV. I love the convertable and sporty feel/look. Good A/C - important in Miami. Handles well in heavy rain. Turns heads in South Beach. Easy to drive and to park. Wish I had it back in California.

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  What a GEM! - 2003 Land Rover Freelander
  By babbs - April 2 - 10:00 am

  This is my first SUV, previously I have owned Saabs, Audis, and a BMW. My Freelander handles as well or even better than any of my cars ever have. I receive many compliments on the look of the car. I feel extremely safe driving in all conditions, it handles well in all weather. It stops on a dime, and has excellent turning capabilities for an SUV. I will always own a Freelander. The performance, reliability, warranty, style make it a must have for anybody and any lifestyle. Perfect for someone that wants an SUV without feeling like you are driving a huge car.