Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  Yes - sadly I join the masses - 2003 Land Rover Freelander
  By s white - February 22 - 8:06 pm

  Today I join the mass of disappointed Freelander owners as I became victim too, of the mysterious disappearing coolant. Well, not so mysterious. Yes - Land Rover of Harrisburg called, the car they sold to me just a little over 2 1/2 years ago -JUNK! I was told I was actually lucky I made it to 110,000 before the engine went. Yes - Land Rover of America told me they had no knowledge of any problem with the engines. Guess employees there are blocked from using Google. Cant get most parts. We were trying to find a rear windshield wiper and rear window motor. Now we know - Land Rover has cut off all ties to the Freelander including parts support. DONT BUY. SELL QUICK!

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  Owned 6 years, traded for a Hyundai - 2005 Land Rover Freelander
  By capecodrondo - November 1 - 9:47 pm

  I purchased my Freelander brand new in 2005. I loved the handling and ride but over the years found the vehicle to be gas-hungry, under-powered and of poor build quality. Constant electrical problems including a repeated problem with windshield wiper switches. After having driven Jeeps for many years I was surprised to get stuck in the Freelander during snowstorms that the Jeeps handled well. I traded for a Hyundai Veracruz two years ago and found it a much more reliable vehicle. The Veracruz (now a long body Santa Fe) is better in the snow than my Rover was and is an all around more civilized vehicle.

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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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  typical Brit engineering - 2004 Land Rover Freelander
  By LarryG - September 11 - 10:00 am

  2002 SE Expect brakes and rotors to go every 15K Fuel economy 12mpg at best, even on 1000 mile highway trip Power not close to the Liberty

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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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  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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  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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  Junk car - 2002 Land Rover Freelander
  By ak - May 1 - 10:56 am

  I bought my freelander with around 42,000 miles on it. I didnt have any problems until the car hit 60,000 miles. Since then, this car has been breaking down like I have never seen before. I had to put a new fuel pump, sun roof, drive shaft, window regulator, cam seals, engine . The vehicle has only 80,000 miles on it currently. I maintain my cars and did all the factory recommended service maintenance. Also most of my driving has been on the interstate. I have a second car I do my city driving with. This is the worst vehicle I have ever owned. I will never by another landrover. Do yourself a favor and stay away from landrovers, unless you want a junk car!

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  poor choice - 2005 Land Rover Freelander
  By none61 - March 20 - 8:08 am

  Purchased from dealer with 28K miles. Spends most of its time in the shop. Was told the engine needs to be replaced at 55K miles. Land Rover mechanic says its junk.

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  dont do it - 2002 Land Rover Freelander
  By teri - March 13 - 7:46 am

  I have had nothing but headaches with this truck. Always in the repair shop. overheated 4 times, replaced fuel pump, temp gauge, radiator, headlights both went out due to an electrical problem, back window regulator went at $500.00 just for the part, a few recalls, inspection failures and the I replaced brakes 3x and rotors once. and heres the big one. My Tranny went at 65,000 miles. Land Rover said ... oh well its over warranty. Truck looks good but is a lot of trouble. Not worth it. Stay away from this one.