Land Rover Freelander years to avoid
More than twice the Freelander's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Land Rover Freelander years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Land Rover Freelander complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Land Rover Freelander problems
All model years combined.
- Engine288
- Transmission123
- Electrical61
- Brakes49
- Visibility48
- Fuel system47
- Lights26
- Locks16
- Body16
- Acceleration14
- Steering12
- Airbags6
Most reported problems on the Land Rover Freelander
Engine failure 110Overheating 103Transmission failure 56Check engine light 48Stalling 41Power windows 36Loss of power 27
Land Rover Freelander problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 91 | 16 | Engine | 57,769 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2004 | 74 | 69 | Engine | 55,000 | 3 | 2 | |
| 2003 | 46 | 140 | Engine | 63,000 | 5 | 1 | Avoid |
| 2002 | 31 | 226 | Engine | 60,000 | 3 | 4 | Avoid |
| 2001 | 95 | 3 | Brakes | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2000 | - | 1 | Transmission | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 6
Questions about the Land Rover Freelander
What years of the Land Rover Freelander should you avoid?
2002 and 2003. Each has more than twice the Land Rover Freelander's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2002 alone has 226, mostly about engine and transmission.
What is the best year for a used Land Rover Freelander?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Land Rover Freelander?
Engine, with 288 complaints across all years, followed by transmission (123) and electrical (61).
How many recalls does the Land Rover Freelander have?
6 recalls between 2000 and 2005. The 2003 model year has the most, with 5.
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