2004 Land Rover Freelander recalls and problems

The 2004 Land Rover Freelander has 3 safety recalls and 69 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Land Rover dealer.

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Injuries / deaths

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Recalls may cover only some 2004 Land Rover Freelander vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2004 Land Rover Freelander recalls

Recall 07V-041: Exterior Lighting

Reported Feb 9, 2007 · 33,247 vehicles affected · LAND ROVER

Problem: 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: Failure to provide the proper signal when braking could lead to a crash without warning.

Fix: 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.

Recall 05V-300: Latches/Locks/Linkages

Reported Jun 28, 2005 · 1,941 vehicles affected · LAND ROVER

Problem: 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: The occupant may open the door inadvertently while the vehicle is in motion and fall out into the traffic, personal injuries could occur.

Fix: 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.

Recall 04V-347: Structure

Reported Jul 12, 2004 · 31,049 vehicles affected · LAND ROVER

Problem: 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: In the event of a vehicle crash, personal injury to occupants may occur.

Fix: 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.

2004 Land Rover Freelander problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Engine and Engine Cooling	57
Visibility	9
Power Train	9
Electrical System	8
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	6
Vehicle Speed Control	3
Structure	3
Fuel System, Gasoline	3
Engine	3
Exterior Lighting	2
Latches/Locks/Linkages	2
Tires	1

Most reported parts

Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 18
Engine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System — 12
Visibility › Power Window Devices and Controls — 4
Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 4
Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal — 2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — 2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Rotor — 2
Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 55,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2004 Land Rover Freelander complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Engine · at 86,000 miles · reported Feb 4, 2013

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…

Electrical System · at 94,501 miles · reported Jan 2, 2013

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.

Engine · at 97,200 miles · reported Jan 1, 2013

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.

Engine · at 57,000 miles · reported Jun 6, 2012

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…

Engine and Engine Cooling · at 81,000 miles · reported Apr 9, 2012

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…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2004 Land Rover Freelander have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2004 Land Rover Freelander: 07V-041 (exterior lighting), 05V-300 (latches/locks/linkages), 04V-347 (structure). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2004 Land Rover Freelander?

Owners report engine and engine cooling problems most often (57 reports), followed by visibility (9). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 55,000 miles.

Are Land Rover recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Land Rover dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.