Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  I really like my 04 Freelander - 2004 Land Rover Freelander
  By Randall Thomas - July 13 - 1:00 am

  We use the Freelander as a daily driver on pavement, with only a few off-road trips. It is comfortable on long trips, delivers gas mileage in the low 20s mpg, is fun to drive, and distictive. It is very confidence inspiring on wet and icy roads here in the mountains of Eastern KY, handles great, and is easy to park. We have had no reliability issues and the dealer experience has been outstanding--even organizing an off-road trip in West Virginia and a free restaurant meal! Im only sorry that Land Rover has (for now) discontinued the Freelander in the USA, giving me something of an orphan feel- -kinda like how I feel about my old MG.

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  very disappointed - 2002 Land Rover Freelander
  By sad and mad - July 10 - 10:00 am

  this is my 2nd freelander, both 2002 models. 1st lasted 600 miles, computer malfunctioned. dealer had it over 25 days, could not fix it, even with help from mfr. after a hassle with maryland and getting a lawyer involved, i got a new replacement vehicle. no problems with it until it hit 15,000 miles. computer malfunctioned. same as before. dealer got it fixed this time in a week, after a lot of effort to locate a replacement computer on their part. picked it up and went immediately to trade it in on a different car. cannot count on its reliability. gave absolutely no warning before it malfunctioned. have complained to landrover. they have lost a

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  2003 Freelander S - 2003 Land Rover Freelander
  By skier24060 - June 15 - 10:00 am

  Fun truck. Fuel economy is poor. Fun to drive though. Very solid feel.

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  "You Dont Know What Youre Missing!" - 2004 Land Rover Freelander
  By New England Driver - June 11 - 4:30 am

  After 8+ months of ownership of my HSE (better known as Land Rovers best kept secret), I am relieved to know that the critics were wrong! This head-turner is the most responsive and fun-to-drive SUV I have ever owened. Other than a few cosmetic flaws, I am very pleased with its driving responsiveness. As a further compliment to Land Rover, another household member bought one also!

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  New Look, New Price, Its a Ford! - 2004 Land Rover Freelander
  By Geodillon - June 9 - 2:00 am

  Overall the new 2004 Land Rover Freelander looks a lot better than its previous models did. Its taken the Ford Motor Company look and has been a bit polished up from the 2002-2003 models. Other than the look, the price has changed and has been long due.

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  Upside down nightmare! - 2002 Land Rover Freelander
  By mary - June 7 - 1:23 pm

  Bought it used and thought I was buying a quality car. My mechanic told me was engine was ready to go and Ive been having coolant leakage. Currently owe 13,000, dealers will only give me $7,000 and I feel to guilty to sell it out right (would only get retail on it which is $10,000) knowing all of the problems these cars have. So, what do I do with this poorly made vehicle? Dont buy!

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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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  Frustrated - 2003 Land Rover Freelander
  By sheyrend - May 12 - 11:57 pm

  We recently helped purchase this vehicle for our son for college. We wish we would have read these reviews first. We had the vehicle a week, and it overheated. Our son never has had the chance to drive it, but now has a car payment - and repair costs worth twice the cost of the vehicle. The thermostat repair is over $900, the oxygen sensors $1100, and now the head gasket and sleeve repair, over $7500. Needless to say, the vehicle cost $6500, and now the repairs have more than doubled that. I have contacted multiple class action lawyers today. Hopefully something can come of this, and this can ber rectified!

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  Mines been fine for 5 years - 2002 Land Rover Freelander
  By ESSDEE - May 6 - 9:16 pm

  The only repeat problem I have had with mine is the left rear window operator has broken twice. The AC is a little on the anemic side, but I knew that when I bought it - besides its an open windows type of truck. This is not a luxury SUV, if thats what you want, look at an Acura or Lexus. Its a funky small SUV that will get you thru any bad weather conditions. I have never had the truck break down, fail to start, overheat, etc. It has made funky noises, odd warning lights, and burned out lights on occasion. I am thinking of replacing it with an LR2 simply because I would like a little more acceleration and I really like the flame orange color.

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  I love my Freelander - 2004 Land Rover Freelander
  By KATHLEENC - April 27 - 5:13 pm

  I did my homework before buying and wasnt discouraged by some of the bad reviews. Am I ever glad! It is very reliable, I have never spent less on repairs, looks great. The AWD works extremely well in Snow and I feel very safe in all weather conditions - which is important with my kids in the vehicle. Maybe some Freelanders are lemons but mine is a GEM. The other good thing about this vehicle is that it is unique - not a lot of others on the road. Excellent handling and performance.