I feel the design of the tail lights has caused many close-call near accidents with my freelander. The design is counter-intuitive for the drivers behind me, who expect the light assemblies on the corners of the vehicle to illuminate when braking. The brake lamps are in the bumper, however- which doesn't seem intuitive or sometimes aren't visible to a close-following vehicle. When not illuminated, it's difficult to even see the bumper lamp assemblies exist, yet the corner mounted assemblies are at eye level- but they have no blinkers or brake lamps. Some people have started modifying their own brake lamps in response to this issue! I'd rather have them changed legally than modify my vehicle without dot/the federal safety agency approval.
2002 Land Rover Freelander lights complaints
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The brake lights on this vehicle are designed very poorly. I have been pulled over twice for faulty brake lights. I have also almost been rearended. Due to the set up of these lights. This is not a safe vehicle and I will not let my pregnant wife and kids ride in it. Dt
The brake lights on the 2002 land rover freelander (which we just purchased) are extremely misleading to anyone traveling behind the vehicle are bound to be the cause of accidents, if they havent been already. Although there are light clusters on each side of the tailgate (as there are on every vehicle in the us), they do not light up when the brakes are applied. Instead, the thin, rectangular lights in the bumper light up. We werent aware of this problem until my wife was pulled over by a connecticut state police officer for faulty brake lights. The dealer where we purchased the car then said they were unaware of the problem, agreed it was confusing, but were "powerless" to fix it because land rover north america says it meets all the federal safety agency regulations. Although the lights maybe within the 15-72 inch from the road range, the placement of them is deceiving. Ive yet to see any other vehicle in the us with brake lights only in the rear bumper. My fear is that this will not be addressed until something tragic happens because of it. Everyday this isn't fixed is a day we have to drive a vehicle with deceiving brake lights, putting our safety and the safety of those behind us at risk. Unfortunately, we have no choice but to continue driving the vehicle, even though wed rather not. Please feel free to contact me with any questions.
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