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Land Rover Freelander Recalls — All NHTSA Recall Campaigns

Q: How many recalls does the Land Rover Freelander have?

The Land Rover Freelander has 6 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA, spanning model years 2002 through 2005. Individual vehicles may be subject to fewer recalls depending on their specific model year and production date.

Q: Is my Freelander under recall?

Whether your specific Freelander is subject to a recall depends on your vehicle's exact VIN, not just the model year. A recall may apply to a specific production date range or certain build configurations. Enter your 17-digit VIN at VinCheckEngine or NHTSA.gov/recalls to see which, if any, open recalls apply to your exact vehicle.

Q: What is the most recalled Freelander year?

Based on NHTSA recall data, the 2002 Land Rover Freelander has the most recall campaigns associated with it, with 3 campaigns. However, this reflects recall campaigns for that model year — not necessarily the number of defects in vehicles built that year.

6 recall campaigns on record across 3 model years of the Land Rover Freelander. Data sourced directly from NHTSA and updated daily.

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Recall Campaigns

409

Owner Complaints

Reported Injuries

Reported Deaths

3 affected model years8 crash-involved complaintsMost recalled year: 2002

Affected Model Years

20051R · 11C 20032R · 126C 20023R · 220C

R = recalls · C = complaints. Click a year to see the full problems report.

Recall Breakdown by Component Category

Other4 campaigns (67%)

Brakes1 campaign (17%)

Airbag1 campaign (17%)

Most Common Owner Complaint Areas — Land Rover Freelander

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

POWER TRAIN

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

VISIBILITY

Based on 409 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years. 3 injuries reported.

All Land Rover Freelander Recall Campaigns

#07V0410002002 Land Rover FreelanderBrakes

Issued: Sep 2, 2007

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.

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 AVAILA…

#05V3000002002 Land Rover FreelanderOther

Issued: Invalid Date

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.

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.

#04V3470002002 Land Rover FreelanderOther

Issued: Dec 7, 2004

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 A…

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…

#04V4890002003 Land Rover FreelanderOther

Issued: Jul 10, 2004

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.

Risk: 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 MANUFACT…

#04V2070002003 Land Rover FreelanderOther

Issued: May 5, 2004

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE CHILD DOOR LOCK ON THE LEFT HAND REAR DOOR CAN BECOME DISENGAGED.

Risk: 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.

#04V5100002005 Land Rover FreelanderAirbag

Issued: Invalid Date

AIR BAGS

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' THE DEFLECTOR PANEL CONTAINED IN THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN BUILT TO SPECIFICATION.

Risk: DAMAGE TO THE AIR BAG MAY OCCUR THAT COULD ALLOW THE RELEASE OF A FRAGMENT OF THE DEFLECTOR PANEL INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, INJURING THE SEAT OCCUPANT.

Remedy: DEALERS HAVE REPLACED THE PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULES IN ALL THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.

Recalls by Component

1Airbag Recalls

#04V510000MY 2005

AIR BAGS

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' THE DEFLECTOR PANEL CONTAINED IN…

1Brakes Recalls

#07V041000MY 2002

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…

Land Rover Freelander Recall — Frequently Asked Questions

How many recalls does the Land Rover Freelander have?

The Land Rover Freelander has 6 recall campaigns in the NHTSA database, spanning model years 2002 through 2005.

Is my Freelander under recall?

Recall applicability depends on your specific VIN — not just the model year. Some recalls cover only certain production date ranges or trim levels. Enter your 17-digit VIN at VinCheckEngine or NHTSA.gov for an exact answer.

What is the most recalled Freelander year?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2002 Land Rover Freelander has the highest recall campaign count (3 campaigns). However, the total count of campaigns is not the same as the number of defects — some campaigns are issued as expansions of earlier recalls.

Does a Freelander recall mean my car is unsafe to drive?

Not necessarily. Recalls range from critical safety hazards — where NHTSA advises against driving — to minor inconveniences like a label error. Check the consequence field of each recall to understand the severity. If your specific VIN is subject to an open recall, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.

Who pays for recall repairs on a Freelander?

The manufacturer is legally required to pay for all recall repairs under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer, regardless of whether you are the original owner or whether the vehicle is out of warranty.

Check Your Specific Land Rover Freelander for Open Recalls

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