2003 Land Rover Freelander

Complaint history

When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.

Problems owners report

Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.

AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.

Recalls

• NHTSA recall #07V041000February 9, 200733,247 vehicles affected

  exterior lighting: brake lights: switch

  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.

  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.

• NHTSA recall #05V300000June 28, 20051,941 vehicles affected

  latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch

  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.

  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.

• NHTSA recall #04V489000October 7, 20044 vehicles affected

  structure: frame and members

  On certain sport utility vehicles, an incorrect weld nut was installed. Lack of this bolt could eventually cause the subframe to crack or become deformed.

  A cracked or deformed subframe could potentially lead to instability of the vehicle, which could result in a crash.

  Remedy

  Dealers will inspect the vehicle to see if the subframe fixing is correctly fitted and clamped up. If necessary, the subframe will be replaced with a new one that has correct weld nuts. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners should contact Land Rover at 1-800-637-6837.

• NHTSA recall #04V347000July 12, 200431,049 vehicles affected

  structure: body: roof and pillars

  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.

  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.

• NHTSA recall #04V207000May 5, 20043,194 vehicles affected

  latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch

  On certain sport utility vehicles, the child door lock on the left hand rear door Can become disengaged.

  This could lead to a child being able to open a rear door while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury.

  Remedy

  Dealers will replace the left hand rear latch. The recall began december 4, 2004. Owners should contact Land Rover at 1-800-637-6837.

Other model years

• 2002 226
• 2003
• 2004 69