2004 Land Rover Freelander: problems, recalls and reliability

“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”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Jul 2011

“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”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Apr 2011

“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”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Mar 2011

“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.”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Mar 2011

“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”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Nov 2010

“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”Owner report · Visibility · Nov 2010

“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”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jul 2010