2004 Land Rover Freelander: engine failure

Filed Jan 1, 2013 · Electrical, Engine · 97,200 miles · KY

Vehicle had engine failure and transmission locked up during acceleration. After a diagnoses it was the result of a defective thermostat housing that released the coolant onto the top of the engine. At the current time the automobile has had 39 different problems diagnosed since the purchase date in 2004.

Filed Sep 21, 2011 · Engine · 53,000 miles · NJ

My 2004 freelander was purchased from royalty auto sales in little ferry nj on april 19, 2010 with 52,000 miles. We also purchased from same dealer a 1-year warranty from a warranty company represented by the dealer midatlantic warranty company. We put a $6,500 downpayment on the vehicle, and financed $7,000. The problem started within 24 hours after driving off the lot with an overheating issue we returned the vehicle to the dealer who said there was probably not enough antifreeze in it and offered to drive the vehicle for a few days to make sure it was o.k. Dealer maintained issue never happened again and returned the car to us. The car over the next month and one-half continued to overheat several times and require adding of antifreeze with no apparent leak under the vehicle. 2-months after purchase vehicle ceased to start and when towed to landrover was told it would need a new engine and these defects are known about in the automotive industry. To date neither the dealer nor the warranty company has either returned our money, vehicle or repaired the car. Someone should be responsible. Shame on landrover and any dealer that does not research the vehicles they represent as being safe and in good condition to unknowing consumers.

Filed Apr 21, 2011 · Engine · 69,000 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 land rover freelander. The contact stated the casing on the engine cylinder was separated and was causing the engine to freeze. In addition, the engine oil and antifreeze was mixing together abnormally and causing the engine to fail. The dealer was contacted who advised that whenever the vehicle engine failed, that they should bring the vehicle in for repairs. The manufacturer was contacted who offered no assistance. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 69,000.

Filed Apr 12, 2011 · Engine · 88,000 miles · OH

I purchased a 2004 land rover freelander in october 2007. I have had several issues with the engine and engine cooling system that have caused me to take the vehicle in for numerous repairs. The head gasket needs replaced. The repairs are numerous and expensive. Even the land rover dealers say that these vehicles are junk and almost impossible to completely repair. I am told that engine replacement may be the only way to solve the issue.

Filed Apr 8, 2011 · Engine · 68,000 miles · IL

In 2007 engine failed in the intersection of us rt 34 and york road in hinsdale, il. The police pushed the car to a land rover dealership nearby. The dealership replaced the fuel system but not the intake manifold. Today the manifold is clogged and needs to be replaced. It is clogged from bad fuel from the fuel system replacement. Now the engine needs to be replaced and I can't trade it, no one will take it. The car has been regularly serviced and only 68,000 miles.

Filed Jan 25, 2011 · Engine · 45,370 miles · PA

I purchased my freelander brand new in july 2004. At approximately 45,000 miles the engine suddenly overheated. I took it the dealership the next day. They said there is a defect in the engine block and that this particular model leaks oil into the head gasket causing the engine to fail. They replaced my entire engine under the manufacturers warranty at no charge. This was july 2007. Now I'm at 75,000 miles on the vehicle (only 30,000 miles on this engine) and the dealership's shop says to "get ride of it"...I will need a new engine because it is leaking oil onto the head gasket. I cannot afford to purchase a new engine for my car and can't in good conscience sell the vehicle to someone else...this puts me in terrible dilemma and one which I feel the manufacturer is responsible for. I contacted the manufacturers district office last week and am still waiting for a response. I am also trying to find legal help in this situation. Also, there has been ongoing problems with a "cackling" noise in the right front wheel well. I've addressed it many times with the dealership. They said they fixed it but it still makes noise. They said its a busing part (I believe).

Filed Jan 5, 2011 · Engine · 57,561 miles · DC

Loss power while driving resulting in having to replace engine. The engine was replaced and again while driving on 11/19/10 loss power. Engine has been diagnosed with engine failure. Failure occurred at 74639 miles

Filed Dec 6, 2010 · Engine · 94,000 miles · NC

Engine overheating and eventual seizure as a result of coolant loss through cracked cylinder sleeves. This condition, according to the land rover dealership, cannot be corrected. The only solution involves engine replacement, except that no replacement engines are available due to the producer's default. Was informed by the dealer that this engine problem is systemic in the freelander model.

Filed Nov 18, 2010 · Engine · 70,000 miles · NC

Engine in 2004 land rover freelander was a total loss after coolant leak into engine. Land rover continues to deny there is a defect. Local service manager says it would take $13,000 to replace the engine, which cannot be repaired. That was four months after spending $3,000 to replace engine parts manager said would correct problems.

Filed Oct 13, 2010 · Engine · 65,000 miles · CA

The land rover freelander was continued to be manufactured with a faulty engine block that causes coolant to leak into the engine which results in needing to replace the engine at consumers expense. It is very irresponsible to knowingly produce a vehicle that has such a problem. Unfortunately for the land rover freelander owners this engine issue has only been discovered by first hand experience....hence the numerous consumer complaints to which land rover has done nothing about.

Filed Aug 9, 2010 · Engine · 90,762 miles · OR

Coolant vanishing, replaced thermostat and was told the issue was fixed. Continued to have coolant disappear (no leaking under vehicle). Car was running "rough" as well, told cylinder 2 was misfiring, replaced coil when having tune up performed. Car ran well for less than a month, then noticed a "ticking" sound when starting the car that wouldn't go away. Had vehicle towed to nearest repair facility 70miles away, and have been told we have both a slipped cylinder into the block and head gasket failure with moderate amounts of coolant in oil. Thus resulting in need for full engine replacement at slightly over 90,000 miles.

Filed May 10, 2010 · Engine · 58,000 miles · CA

My 2004 freelander hs had engine failure at only 58,000 at dodger stadium in los angeles. I had taken regular care of this car to try to prevent any problems. It was passed the warranty. No warning engine light had gone on. I had it towed to mechanic. Engine is totally shot. I cannot afford to pay for new one. I have just recently read several complaints about this type of car , and never knew the same problem exists with these cars until recently. Someone needs to investigate. These cars are defective, and have all the similar problems that one way or the other lead to engine failure. My engine apparently went due to my timing belt teeth shearing off, causing timing belt to slip, and camshafts not rotating, and engine being mangled. There was no warning sign of this grand fatality, and had just had coolant problem fixed as well as serviced (oil & filter change) within months of incident. Again, no warning engine light at time of shut down.