Land Rover Freelander slipping problems

Filed Sep 5, 2010 · Body, Lights · 85,000 miles · NV

Flapping sound constantly coming from engine that requires complete replacement of the intake manifold to repair. Transmission is slipping ,shifting hard and vibrating heavily under acceleration. Tail light went out and turn signal switch needed to be replaced. Window regulators have gone out and needed to be replaced in passenger , behind driver's door and rear cargo areas.

Filed Apr 30, 2010 · Engine, Locks · 101,000 miles · FL

I took my 2002 land rover freelander into land rover to be service because my transmission was slipping and the check engine light was on. They said it wasn't the transmission but it was the upper intake manifold, the vacuum hoses, and sensor that was causing the problem. So we had them replace the manifold, hoses and sensors. The service manager keep narrating that it wasn't the transmission. We picked up the car the next day again the service manager assist it wasn't the transmission and the car is running perfectly. As soon as I went about 2 miles my transmission started slipping. I took the car back to land rover the next day irritated. The car spent 5 days at the shop trying to find out the problem. Which was indeed the transmission, they didn't offer to fix the transmission but to refund the money and put the old parts back in. Which we agree to unless they guarantee it would be in the same condition. It was making more noise then before, 2 weeks later the timing belt broke. This car is a lemon. Its doesn't make since how the engine, the timing belt, the transmission, and the upper intake manifold all fell at once. The car is not running and stuck in my drive way.

Filed Oct 2, 2009 · Engine · 60,000 miles · HI

My husband and I purchased a 2002 freelander type s with around 60,000 miles on it. After owning it for less then a week it started overheating. Each time it would start to overheat, it would require us to immediately pull off the road to prevent the engine block from cracking. I took it into the landrover dealer to find out what the problem could and was told that the cylinder sleeve was slipping causing coolant to leak into the engine and mix with oil and will eventually cause the engine to freeze. The only remedy for this problem was to replace the engine at the cost of 12,000 dollars and that does not include labor costs. After reading quite a few complaints this seems to be the number one problem with this vehicle. Landrover should be at fault and should recall the faulty parts in the engine!

Filed Jun 29, 2009 · Engine · 90,000 miles · WA

Since I purchased my 2002 landrover freelander in aug of 2007 with 63456 miles on it, I have taken it in for numerous costly repairs. The first being 12 days after the purchase in attempt to fix what I thought was causing the disappearance of my coolant, the cracked coolant reservoir was replaced, only to find out to the engine would continually overheat and I would become stranded on the road on at least 3 occasions even after I had taken it in by this point and had it suction tested to see if a leak could be located with in the coolant system and was told it passed. So I continued to operate the vehicle shuttling myself to and from school and work, stocking my vehicle with necessary coolant to maintain the proper level. After a traumatic incident on the freeway in I june 2008, where I was forced to quickly pull to the shoulder going form 60 to zero while still in traffic, I took the car in to have it serviced again where I soon found out the coolant contaminated the oil because of the seal slipping (through research of my own I have learned the material the seal is made of is in adequate to hold high temperatures for even a reasonable life of the car). Unable to afford the costly replacement of the engine which was advised at this time, 6/08 (over the worth of the vehicle at $7,579 + taxes new and with multiple research attempts done to find a used one with no success because it's such a common problem with these models) I bought some time with an engine flush only to have the internal damage the seal failure had caused result in the complete seizure of my engine as of 1/09. I have been put in harms way in near misses of causing an accident as I uncontrollably come to a stop and soon after sit helplessly on the side of the road through no fault of my own, countless times do to the manufactures negligence for the safety of the operator. Even after this whole ordeal, I still find myself fortunate to only be out a costly vehicle and not the loss of my life.

Filed May 26, 2009 · Engine · 59,828 miles · HI

My 2002 land rover freelander was having cooling leak problems starting at 50,000 miles. It was found that the leaks were caused by brittle heater lines and brittle universal heater joints made out of plastic. The lines failed catastrophically. The lines and joints were replaced costing $50. At 58,000 mi the thermostat had to be replaced because the coolant leak still existed and was leaking from this location. Cost of repair at dealer $1100. At 59,828 mi the engine failed catastrophically. The cause of the engine failure is due to the cylinder liner (sleeve) slipping causing a gap which caused the coolant leak into the engine block. The engine required total replacement. There is no recall against this known problem. Land rover's stance is that they only guarantee the vehicle for 50,000 mi, so they are not responsible for the engine failure. Cost of replacement of the engine is $15,000 as quoted from the land rover dealer. Total consumption of coolant was at a rate of 1 gallon per week, with the exception of the catastrophic failure of the heater lines and universal joints.

Filed Aug 29, 2008 · Transmission · 58,000 miles · PA

I have a 2002 landrover freelander. Ran great at first. About 2 weeks later, the check engine lights came on, the downhill decent warning light, and the odometer display was flashing f and 4. Upon driving in this condition, we found that the gears were slipping and made a loud clunking sound.

Filed Oct 28, 2007 · Transmission · MD

In 2006 my water reservoir busted in my 2002 freelander freezing the engine with a repair cost of over $7,000. Last week my transmission started slipping and now I have been informed that the transmission is gone without any leakage.

Filed Jan 15, 2007 · Transmission · 78,606 miles · CA

While driving down the street, the transmission seemed to slip. I scheduled a service appointment with the dealer whom stated that the car could still be used. As time went by, the failure became worse, up to the point that you could not depend on the transmission to work safely. We decided to park the car and wait for the day of service. The car was taken in and the transmission was deemed to have failed. The torque converter and all gear clutches had failed. The transmission was replaced. The repair shop did admit that land rover was aware of defective units, but did not make this public. The repair house was supposed to confirm off the old transmission that it was from the bad set and this was the case. Our transmission was replaced.

Filed Dec 15, 2006 · Transmission · 68,000 miles · NY

Transmission started slipping. Needs new transmission.

Filed Dec 13, 2006 · Transmission · 69,000 miles · NY

While driving on highways and inclines I noticed my truck engine slipping and losing speed...when the decent indicator light came on, I looked into the manual only to find that the manual shows that particular control - but states nothing about the transmission- it says my problem is the brakes. I took my truck to the brake shop and yes my brakes were in need of its set of 2nd rotors. So I had that fixed. On my way to work a few nights afterwards, I was driving up a hill when my truck died. Transmission dead. My 2002 land rover freelander's has only 69,000 miles on it. It is in need of rotors, a back window regulator and a transmission. I have already had overheating problems over and over again. This truck has been in the shop more than I have driven it. Headlight issues, brakes, water pump, temp gauge, engine problems, radiator and a few recalls. : (.