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Land Rover Freelander

2002–2005 only

174 classified complaints

2002–2005 Land Rover Freelander models have 174 classified complaints on record for these years specifically. The most common issue in this range is Head gasket and cylinder head, typically surfacing around 67,500 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2002–2005 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Land Rover Freelander report for every year combined.

What breaks, and when — 2002–2005 only

Head gasket and cylinder head · Engine 46 complaints

Median onset: 67,500 miles.

Typical repair: $1,620–$3,010 nationally.

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Cooling system: radiator, water pump, thermostat, fan · Engine 22 complaints

Median onset: 61,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $260–$1,910 nationally.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 19 complaints

Median onset: 85,000 miles.

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Timing belt · Engine 11 complaints

Median onset: 97,000 miles.

Typical repair: $640–$1,200 nationally.

Automatic transmission internals · Transmission 11 complaints

Median onset: 40,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $2,910–$5,410 nationally.

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Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 11 complaints

Median onset: 94,501 miles. 9.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 10 complaints

Median onset: 85,000 miles.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 9 complaints

Median onset: 87,950 miles.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2002–2005 model years. See the full Land Rover Freelander report for every year and full specs/safety data.