2004 Land Rover Freelander
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 2004 Land Rover Freelander. Newest first.
On certain sport utility vehicles, the brake lights may remain illuminated even when the brake pedal IS not depressed. hill descent control (hdc), traction control (tc) and cruise control warning lights may also be illuminated.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Failure to provide the proper signal when braking could lead to a crash without warning.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the brake lamp operation and where required, adjust and/or replace the brake light switches with new switches of the same design until a newly designed brake lamp switch IS available in may 2007. owners will then be re-notified to bring their vehicles in for the new brake light switch. an interim letter for the initial inspection was mailed on march 26, 2007. the second letter for replacement of the switches was mailed beginning july 30, 2007. owners may contact land rover at 1-80-637-6837.
On certain five door sport utility vehicles, it IS possible to operate the interior door handle to open the door when the child safety lever IS in the "on" position.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The occupant may open the door inadvertently while the vehicle IS in motion and fall out into the traffic, personal injuries could occur.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the latch assembly. the recall began on september 8, 2005. owners should contact land rover at 1-800-637-6837.
Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact." during testing, the free motion head form registered a measurement marginally above the permitted 1000 head impact criteria. At the left and right hand a-pillar trim area.
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the event of a vehicle crash, personal injury to occupants may occur.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the a-pillar trim with a revised component that enables the vehicle to fully meet the requirements of fmvss 201. the recall began on december 6, 2005. owners should contact land rover at 1-800-637-6837.
Owner complaints
69 complaints2 involved a crash1 involved a fire
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Latest complaints
- Engine · Latches/locks/linkages · Structure · Visibility
I have a land rover free lander 2004 I bought it with 30,000 miles on it, it ran fine for a while then the child safety locks mal- functioned. the people who sat in the back seat could not get out I had to open the rear doors from the outside.the sun roof stop working as did the rear windows on…
I have a land rover free lander 2004 I bought it with 30,000 miles on it, it ran fine for a while then the child safety locks mal- functioned. the people who sat in the back seat could not get out I had to open the rear doors from the outside.the sun roof stop working as did the rear windows on both sides of the truck. I tried to start it three weeks ago no luck it was towed to the dealership they told me I needed two sensors $800 then they tested the engine the left side no longer worked $5800 to repair the truck that now has 87,000 miles. I thought these trucks were built to last.i loved the safety of these trucks but what good IS safety it they do not last ?!?!? *Tr
- Electrical system · Exterior lighting
Rear tail lamp housings failed numerous times causing the bulbs not to work. This created a situation where only one or none of the lamps were working. I replaced them and later found out that a recall or investigation was issued but I was never notified. interior dome light has failed twice.…
Rear tail lamp housings failed numerous times causing the bulbs not to work. This created a situation where only one or none of the lamps were working. I replaced them and later found out that a recall or investigation was issued but I was never notified. interior dome light has failed twice. Headlamp failure has occurred in low beam six times and in high beams three times. The vehicle has stalled on numerous occasions when the heated seats, heated windshield and headlamps were on simultaneously. *tr
- Electrical system · Engine · Power train
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. *tr
- Engine
My son turned 16 on march 18, 2012. we wanted an SUV that would be safe to drive. we wanted a car with lower mileage. we found a 2004 land rover freelander at a local dealer with only 56,000 miles. car was in awesome shape inside and out. new tires, etc. paid $9,500. a few days later took…
My son turned 16 on march 18, 2012. we wanted an SUV that would be safe to drive. we wanted a car with lower mileage. we found a 2004 land rover freelander at a local dealer with only 56,000 miles. car was in awesome shape inside and out. new tires, etc. paid $9,500. a few days later took the car to my local land rover dealer in portland oregon to have the car looked over. you know the normal oil change, or whatever else they do on a car at 55K miles. after they looked it over they told me the coils needed to be replaced. and also the plugs. I said sure whatever. $1,200 later I had my son's car back. a few weeks later it had a odor to it, and it was having problems going up hills and the engine was making strange sounds. a day later it stalled. had it towed to land rover dealer in portland oregon and they told me it appears that IS was out of coolant. they thought at first it must be a faulty thermostat or possibly the water pump. nope. they came back with there IS coolant mixing in with the engine oil. that it would another $1,200 to $1,500 just to find out what the problem actually IS. told me if it was head gaskets or something in the block, it would cost at least $5,000 or more to repair. the land rover dealership offered to replace the blown hoses and they told they could get it working again but it was not going to run for very much longer. I checked with other land rover service companies and they all refused to even look at the freelander as they knew it was not going to turn out well. I finally found a mechanic in portland oregon who agreed to take it apart and fix it. they told me no more than $3,500. what was I suppose to do, we paid $9,500 and selling it for scrap seem like a bad idea. so as of today, june 6TH I am still waiting for the repairs at a local shop on our 2004 land rover freelander with only 57K to be completed. *tr
- Engine and engine cooling · Power train
I bought this vehicle in april 2010 and have had nothing but problems ever since. It had 79,600 miles on it when I bought it and was told by the dealer that it had just recently had a transmission replaced. They didn't even know how to open the hood - passenger side. 2 months later and it dies on…
I bought this vehicle in april 2010 and have had nothing but problems ever since. It had 79,600 miles on it when I bought it and was told by the dealer that it had just recently had a transmission replaced. They didn't even know how to open the hood - passenger side. 2 months later and it dies on me going down the street. I pull over and antifreeze IS running everywhere. The thermostat housing had separated in two and caused the car to overheat. I called the closest land rover dealer and he quoted me $800 to fix it. I searched on the internet and found the parts to fix it for $80. I replaced the thermostat and housing (1 piece) and got it running again. Since then, the sunroof has quit, both rear windows have quit and the rear sliding window won't open by key. The driver side windshield defroster will not work (only the passenger side) and I have never had an owners manual. The drivers side door will not unlock with the keyless entry either. Now I get to the engine - it started running real rough and lost alot of power. I had a local mechanic run codes on it and this IS what he found: p0303 - #3 cylinder misfire; p1319 - misfire emission relevant; p1471, 1472 - vis motors evap purge valve flow blocked; p1475 - leak detection pump leakage diagnostic pump reed switch did not close; p 1775 - gearbox fault transmission system mil fault. I asked his opinion and he told me it was probably not worth fixing. He didn't even know what all of this meant. He was just going to start tearing it down and see what he could fix. I can't afford that. I live paycheck to paycheck and I really thought that land rover had a good name and reputation. I emailed and called them and have had no luck to this point. Everything I have seen on this model proves that it IS a vehicle that should be put to rest. I am looking for any help I can get. *tr
- Power train
Transmission began to have a rough 2ND to 3RD shift around 60,000 mi. Complete 3RD gear failure by 69,000. Car will accelerate to about 25 mph and then shift into 3RD and its like being in n car will coast and engine will rev. Have to install new transmission. Shop said it was clear from the condition of the car that it had not been abused, and that a transmission should last to about 150,000 miles. *tr
- Engine and engine cooling · Visibility › Power window devices and controls
Like the myriad of other complaints about this vehicle, (http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/webx?14@@.f142477/93#msg93, http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.eea90db, http://www.businessweek.com/the_thread/blogspotting/archives/2005/07/blogger_takes_o.html for a tiny example) I too began…
Like the myriad of other complaints about this vehicle, (http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/webx?14@@.f142477/93#msg93, http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.eea90db, http://www.businessweek.com/the_thread/blogspotting/archives/2005/07/blogger_takes_o.html for a tiny example) I too began experiencing the exact same overheating problems not too far past the warranty expiration. It IS very, very well documented that there IS a complete failure in the cooling system in the freelanders. Can you please, please, please do something about it? I have also had problems with the automatic windows, including one actually stuck partially down currently because I'm past warranty. But that's small potatoes compared to the overheating issue. *tr
- Engine and engine cooling
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…
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. *Tr
- Engine and engine cooling
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…
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.
- Engine and engine cooling
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…
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. *tr
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
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…
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. *tr
- Engine and engine cooling · Power train
During high speeds (55-70 mph) car would down shift into low gear for no reason. Check engine light would come on shortly after and car ran rough. on one occasion while pulling out onto a highway the car would not accelerate. brakes replaced at approx. 11K miles. all recommended service was done…
During high speeds (55-70 mph) car would down shift into low gear for no reason. Check engine light would come on shortly after and car ran rough. on one occasion while pulling out onto a highway the car would not accelerate. brakes replaced at approx. 11K miles. all recommended service was done on time according to the passport schedule. stopped to get gas and car would not start. had to get car towed 40 miles and take a taxi home. I went to arbitration with lrna and I got a 2005 replacement. see my 2ND post about this truck - engine IS shot- head gasket broken, thermostat shot, breaks at 25K miles, cracked manifold, cracked engine hoses. *tr
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
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…
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). *Tr
- Engine and engine cooling
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
- Engine and engine cooling · Unknown or other
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.
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system · Visibility
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 land rover freelander. The contact stated that the coolant was leaking internally into the engine. the dealer inspected the engine and stated that it needed to be replaced instead of repaired. The manufacturer stated that they will offer the contact money for the…
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 land rover freelander. The contact stated that the coolant was leaking internally into the engine. the dealer inspected the engine and stated that it needed to be replaced instead of repaired. The manufacturer stated that they will offer the contact money for the vehicle, but at a reduced rate because of the engine. The dealer stated that was an usual practice because the manufacturer does not stand behind their vehicles. The failure and current mileages were 70000. updated 02/03/11*lj the consumer also stated when the heat was turned on, an odor would emit. Updated 03/17/11
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
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. *Tr
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
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…
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. *Tr
- Engine and engine cooling · Engine and engine cooling › Engine
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…
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. *Tr
- Electrical system · Engine and engine cooling · Service brakes, hydraulic · Traction control system
Replaced thermostat due to coolant leakage. Service engine soon light keeps coming on and car looses power and shakes violently. Have had to pull over numerous times and shut engine down and leave for a few minutes, service engine soon light stays illuminated. Now tc (traction control) and downhill…
Replaced thermostat due to coolant leakage. Service engine soon light keeps coming on and car looses power and shakes violently. Have had to pull over numerous times and shut engine down and leave for a few minutes, service engine soon light stays illuminated. Now tc (traction control) and downhill decent light keep coming on. Took to repair shop and they replaced brake light switch, but lights illuminated while on their final test drive. They told me everything was fine, it could be a wiring issue with the harness and would need to schedule time to investigate. I left the shop and drove 1.5hrs home only to have my husband follow me in the car while I had our 3YR old child with me and tell me the brake lights aren't working at all! When IS enough to do something about these unsafe vehicles??? we have also just changed brake discs/rotors and pads for the 3RD time at 87,000 miles. *Tr
- Engine and engine cooling
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…
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. *Tr
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
Purch 2/5/07 11,000 miles; car dies 2/27/07; lr replaces starter motor; ignition lock, switch, fuel lock cylinder. takes til 5/23/07 to complete. 6/4/07 ac leaks, and service engine light on, lr claims evap. Loss control system; between 6/8 and 9/8 car in 4 times - windows inoperable, ac blowing…
Purch 2/5/07 11,000 miles; car dies 2/27/07; lr replaces starter motor; ignition lock, switch, fuel lock cylinder. takes til 5/23/07 to complete. 6/4/07 ac leaks, and service engine light on, lr claims evap. Loss control system; between 6/8 and 9/8 car in 4 times - windows inoperable, ac blowing water; 1/5/08 oil leaking and engine runs loud, lr renews a filter, but could not duplicate (cnd) noise; 1/24/08 pass. Window inoperable, engine loud (lr cnd) but installed canister purge valve; turn signal would not always work; 2/19/08 left window inoperable; sunroof stuck open; transmission shutters (lr cnd) 10/6/08 engine overheats, leaves me stranded lr replaces thermostat, cooling fans assembly) at oil change on 10/23/08 radiator full of sludge have flushed on 10/29/08; 12/15/08 engine overheats, leaves me stranded; lr renewed tank; transmission still not right (lr cnd) lr flushes radiator; 3/11/08, front brakes go bad; 2/24/09 coolant leaking (lr cnd) said was coolant left on frame panel from prior visit (are you kidding me?) 5/8/09 engine overheats - coolant entering oil due to defective cylinder sleeve, lr replaces engine (32,000 miles) (now that manuf. Warranty runs out - takes 40 days to complete) pick up car 6/18/09 and service eng. Light IS on; 6 days later lr says I need air flow and mass air flow sensors for only $1,220.44; I bring to my mechanic - no charge it was cooling fan left unplugged; 1/8/10 start car and every drop of oil spills onto driveway; coolant leaking and sludgy; runs loud; lr replaces engine again (36,000 miles) (30 days) 3/4'/10 car has no power - my mechanic says intake manifold runner - one works and one IS stuck; 3/5/10 car won't start - tow to lr takes them til 3/13 to tell me its starter; I think ignition switch or something wrong when replaced engine twice; sold car knowing had defect. Had 2002 freelander with all same problems. Do something - this IS wrong! *Tr
- Engine and engine cooling
Land rover free lander 2004, engine dies in cold temperature. it happened to three times in last two winters, when I am traveling on freeway in cold temperature. Vehicle's dies without any reason. It would start after an half hour or so, but each time it died, it was very cold and middle of…
Land rover free lander 2004, engine dies in cold temperature. it happened to three times in last two winters, when I am traveling on freeway in cold temperature. Vehicle's dies without any reason. It would start after an half hour or so, but each time it died, it was very cold and middle of nowhere. If I didn't have my survival kit,and blanket, I would have been died. When I have told this problem to dealers rep they said have got these complaints but couldn't find any problem. In my case I was in north dakota and had no problem of traffic, but if this was in new york or chicago, it could have been fatal. kindly review my complaint. I shall be thankful to you for this act of kindness, which could save many lives. *Tr
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts and associated pulleys
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 land rover freelander. the contact stated that the vehicle overheated and caused engine failure. the instrument panel lights illuminated and coolant leaked inside the engine and crankshaft. the dealer stated that the air tanks were under warranty and the failures were…
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 land rover freelander. the contact stated that the vehicle overheated and caused engine failure. the instrument panel lights illuminated and coolant leaked inside the engine and crankshaft. the dealer stated that the air tanks were under warranty and the failures were due to wear and tear. the timing belt was repaired. the contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. the failure mileage was 59,000 and current mileage was 87,000.
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
My freelander started losing coolant last weekend. I called land rover service in waukesha wi. they took the vehicle in on monday. they told me the thermostat needed to be replaced (a $56 part) and a few hoses/pipes and gaskets for $900. The next day they called to tell me that the manifest…
My freelander started losing coolant last weekend. I called land rover service in waukesha wi. they took the vehicle in on monday. they told me the thermostat needed to be replaced (a $56 part) and a few hoses/pipes and gaskets for $900. The next day they called to tell me that the manifest intake also needed to be replaced, another $1215.00. the service manager told me that was the reason my car makes a loud ticking noise. I told the service manager that the vehicle started making that noise the first year I purchased it - new. I told him I had it in 3 times and complained about it while the vehicle was under warranty. I got the same answer every time 'they all sound like that, it IS normal.' I had another mechanic look at it, he said it was not normal and told me to take it back in. I did, they told me there was nothing they could do. He told me that they couldn't move any further on my vehicle until I talked to land rover directly. My husband called and opened the case. we are now on day 4 and still don't know if land rover IS going to cover anything. they have terrible service. when I purchased the vehicle I was given a promise of superior service and loyalty. Now, they won't even give me a loaner. *Tr
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Brake light switch failure
On june 16, 2005, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened a preliminary evaluation (pe05-034) to investigate alleged stop lamp (brake) switch failures in certain model year (my) 2004 land rover discovery series II vehicles.on october 14, 2005, the investigation was upgraded to an engineering analysis and the…
On june 16, 2005, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened a preliminary evaluation (pe05-034) to investigate alleged stop lamp (brake) switch failures in certain model year (my) 2004 land rover discovery series II vehicles.on october 14, 2005, the investigation was upgraded to an engineering analysis and the scope expanded to include certain my 2002 through 2005 freelander vehicles that use a substantially similar self-adjusting stop lamp switch furnished by the same supplier, methode electronics malta, ltd. (Methode).in september 2003, methode moved the production of an internal switch component, known as the slider mechanism, from a validated plastic injection-molding tool (?cavity 1?) to another tool (?cavity 2?) that had not been used before to produce parts for land rover.sliders from cavity 2 may be characterized by poor fill, lack of definition in the slider teeth and dimensional instability.consequently, the slider may be unable to restrain improper movement of the plunger during normal brake pedal operation.this may cause the switch to fall out of adjustment, thus significantly reducing the effort required to energize the switch and illuminate the stop lamps.?cavity 2? Switches were installed in approximately 8,763 discovery subject vehicles built from december 2003 through may 2004 and approximately 3,915 freelander subject vehicles built from october 2003 through may 2004.additionally, stop lamp switches in certain my 2002 through 2005 freelander subject vehicles may slip out of adjustment as a result of switch damage due to an incorrect setting procedure during vehicle manufacture or as a result of switch mounting bracket flex.analysis of all available data indicates the predominant failure mode IS constant stop lamp illumination.other reported consequences of stop lamp switch maladjustment include inoperative automatic transmission gear selector/brake pedal shift interlock, inoperative speed (cruise) control, and telltale illumination as described in technical service bulletin (tsb) no. Lt206-001 dated october 28, 2004 issued by the manufacturer to land rover dealers in the united kingdom (uk).to date, odi IS aware of 77 non-duplicative complaints that allege stop lamp switch failure on the subject vehicles (10 complaints on my 2004 discovery, 45 on my 2002 freelander, 19 on my 2003 freelander, and 3 on my 2004 freelander vehicles).additionally, 4,595 discovery and 13,370 freelander subject vehicles have experienced one or more warranty claims to replace the stop lamp switch.of the 5,170 warranty claims paid to replace stop lamp switches on discovery subject vehicles, approximately 31% occurred before the vehicle was sold new and approximately 88% occurred within the first 12 months of vehicle service.the warranty trend on discovery subject vehicles IS in decline with 3,545 claims paid in calendar year (cy) 2004, 1,303 claims paid in cy 2005, and 322 claims paid in cy 2006 through september 28, 2006 (which IS when odi last received updated warranty claims data from land rover), and it appears that the alleged defect on discover subject vehicles has been remedied through warranty repairs.however, odi analysis of the manufacturer?s warranty and complaint records indicates the failure trend on certain freelander subject vehicles IS ongoing.by letter dated february 2, 2007, land rover has notified odi that it will conduct a safety recall (nhtsa recall no. 07V-041) to replace defective stop lamp switches in approximately 33,247 my 2002 through 2005 freelander vehicles built at the solihull, uk assembly plant from september 5, 2001 through may 19, 2005. Although odi has concern
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10224567Technical Bulletin: Windshiefld Wiper Noise/Judder/Streak
- 10224499Technical Bulletin: Wheel/Tire Balancing and Optimization
- 10224498Technical Bulletin: Wheel/Tire Balancing and Optimization
- 10214089Technical Bulletin: Windshiefld Wiper Noise/Judder/Streak
- 10214021Technical Bulletin: Wheel/Tire Balancing and Optimization
- 10214020Technical Bulletin: Wheel/Tire Balancing and Optimization
- 10214018Technical Bulletin: Squeaks & Rattles Kit Availability
- 10204862Service Action: Fuel Pump Module Operation
- 10203425The in-line fuel filters in the fuel delivery modules of 2002 - 2005 model year Land Rover Freelander vehicles may be manufactured away from specification. The filters may cointain an uncontrolled amount of adhesive used to bond the filer paper to the filter casing; the adhesive may not have been adequate dimensional controls. In any of these cases, it is possible for these coinditions to prevent adequate fuel flow through eifther restrictions in the filter or cracking of the pump stub pipe. This may lead to increased fuel pump motors use to maintain the required engine demanded fulel and premature wear of the motor brushes. In the event of restricted fuel flow, the vehicle may suffer one or more of the following symptoms: rough running and malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illumination ; poor/no start; engine stumble or hesitation; or engine cut out/stall with the possibility of Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) p0301, p302, p0303, p0304, p0305, P0306, P0171, P0174 and P0316 being stored.
- 10186743RESCINDED - Windshield Wiper Noise / Judder / Streak - RESCINDED
- 10134896The steering wheel may exhibit a vibration / shimmy while driving.
- 10125267Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call
- 10105723"Situation: the windshield wipers may make a squeak noise, judder, or streak the windshield. Cause: this may be caused by a build-up of dirt and grease on the surface of the windshield glass."
- 10102683"Issue: reports have been received of engine damage occurring, which IS caused by the use of non-approved engine induction / fuel injection cleaning equipment or materials. This includes, but IS not limited to, ""vacu-flush"" type equipment. Cause: the use of non-approved equipment can cause the engines to hydro-lock, or cause other engine damage, and sometimes the only possible repair IS to replace the engine."
- 10101162Situation: the steering wheel may exhibit a vibration / shimmy while driving. Cause: this may be caused by a road wheel/tire assembly imbalance and/or temporary tire flat-spotting.
- 10100968"Issue: this ssm has been released to address the high number of speaker assemblies returned, many of which are deemed as no fault found. Cause: incorrect diagnosis."
- 10072814Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10072231Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10070679Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10041247Land rover: fuel filters were manufactured incorrectly and may alter fuel flow. The vehicle may then run rough, malfunction light may come on, and there may be other engine problems. There will be stored trouble codes. Updated 4/9/12. Updated 7/1/13.
- 10030392Land rover service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Fuel pump module operation. In line fuel filters fitted to fuel delivery modules in vehicles may be manufactured away from specification. Fuel filters may contain an uncontrolled amount of adhesive used to bond filter paper to filter casing; adhesive may not have been adequately cured or fuel pump inlet stub pipe hole on the fuel filter may have inadequate dimensional controls. Csc letter was rec'd.
- 10028784Landrover service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. In line fuel filters in fuel delivery modules of vehicles may be manufactured away from specification. May contain an uncontrolled amount of adhesive used to bond filter paper to filter casing. Csc letter was rec'd.
- 10028527Land rover: fuel pump module operation. In line fuel filters fitted to fuel delivery modules in gasoline vehicles may be manufacturers way from specification. Fuel filters may contain an uncontrolled amount of adhesive used to bond filter paper to filter casing. Adhesive may not have been adequately cured.
- 10023793Customers of freelander vehicles are being alerted to the presence of a problem by illumination of the m.i.l. Or failure of the engine to start. There have also been isolated incidents of stalling.
- 10019622Fuel gauge level troubleshooting.
- 10019058Diagnostic control unit (dcu) fault codes.
- 10018820Revised procedures and times for transmission replacement.
- 10016664Correct identification of transmission fluid check plug. The similarity of the freelander automatic transmission level inspection plug to surrounding fasteners can lead to loosening of the incorrect bolt with damaging consequences.
- 10011931Water mist from ac dash vents.
- 10011528ABS (anti-lock braking system) ecu (electronic control unit) availability for repairs.
- 10011527Vehicle safety recall B176 (#04v-347). The level of occupant protection provided by the a post trim installed in production may not fully meet the required standard.
- 10011525Front brake disc vibration resolution. Brake pulsation or shudder.
- 10011524Brake fluid level switch availability. Land rover freelander. All model years.
- 10010114Front brake caliper guide pin grease.
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