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2004 Land Rover Freelander Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 69 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Land Rover Freelander, most often about the engine (80% of complaints, typically around 58,000 miles). It is the 3rd most complained-about Freelander model year since 2000 and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2004 Land Rover Freelander problems
Engine
55 complaints · 80%Half of these problems showed up before 58,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, cooling system, exhaust system.
Loss power while driving resulting in having to replace engine. The engine was replaced and again while driving on 11/19/10 loss power. Engine has been diagnosed with engine failure. Failure occurred at 74639 miles
My 2004 Freelander hs had engine failure at only 58,000 at dodger stadium in los angeles. I had taken regular care of this car to try to prevent any problems. It was passed the warranty. No warning engine light had gone on. I had it towed to mechanic. Engine is totally shot. I cannot afford to pay for new one. I have…
Visibility and wipers
9 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 52,500 miles. Parts named most often: power window devices and controls, windshield wiper/washer.
1) front right window regulator failed while under warranty. Service tech told me this was a recurrent problem. 2) currently rear right window regulator has failed. Window will not stay up. Unable to drive in rain and inclement weather. 3) first occurrence was under warranty and fixed by Land Rover. Second occurrence…
2004 Land Rover Freelander hse, engine problems at 50k miles- electrical problems, rear passenger window motor, very costly, bought the car in 2007 with 38k, hardly drive the car cause I travel for work and have rental cars, but when I do drive the Freelander- it causes me money, something will break even if I drive…
Transmission
9 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 50,500 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
Transmission began to have a rough 2nd to 3rd shift around 60,000 mi. Complete 3rd gear failure by 69,000. Car will accelerate to about 25 MPH and then shift into 3rd and its like being in n car will coast and engine will rev. Have to install new transmission. Shop said it was clear from the condition of the car that…
During high speeds (55-70 MPH) car would down shift into low gear for no reason. Check engine light would come on shortly after and car ran rough. On one occasion while pulling out onto a highway the car would not accelerate. Brakes replaced at approx. 11k miles. All recommended service was done on time according to…
Electrical
8 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 25,000 miles.
While driving the car, first the check engine light came on, few minutes later a second light(the check engine soon light) came on, then the car stalled completely from a speed of 40 km/hr. This is the third time im sending the vehicle to the dealer to be checked for engine lights, but its the first time the car stops…
Tl contact owns a 2004 Land Rover Freelander. The contact noticed fuel leaking from the fuel tank. In the presence of an ignition source, the vehicle could have caught fire. The vehicle was towed to a local repair shop and the mechanic stated that the fuel line disengaged from the fuel pump. The fuel line was…
Brakes
6 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 19,500 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, foundation components, disc.
My wife took her free lander into the landrover dealer for normal maintenance and oil change, and was told at the time that her brakes had to be replaced, including the rotors, pads, etc. The service manager at the dealership also advised her that this would happen every 24,000 miles and that's the way the freelanders…
Brake rotors required replacing and brake pads were completely worn after only 14,500 miles of gentle driving. Dealer stated that rotors were a maintenance item and were not covered under warranty. Cost was over $500 and could have resulted in brake failure if repairs had not been made. Brake rotors do not wear out in…
Speed control
3 complaints · 4%Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.
While driving engine light illuminated. This caused the vehicle to stall. Consumer had the vehicle towed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. This incident also occured as the consumer slowed to stop at a light. The engine light had come on and th eengine died at the intersection. The vehicle was…
Consumer was driving at 50 MPH, went to tap on the brakes, and vehicle would not stop. Vehicle accelerated and began to surge. Consumer put the vehicle in park and shut it off. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer.
Body and structure
3 complaints · 4%Parts named most often: body.
2004 Freelander - four heater and AC blower repairs; water leaked from roof into dashboard; replaced transmission at 15,000 miles, windshield wiper motors blown out.
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…
Fuel system
3 complaints · 4%Parts named most often: delivery.
My Land Rover Freelander 2004 failed inspection due to emissions. The repair shop indicated today that the electric motor is defective and that's why my car keeps shaking and failed. Also, he indicated that there may be an issue with the fuel pump, since one part of the motor is faulty and emitting too much gas. Land…
Tl contact owns a 2004 Land Rover Freelander. The contact noticed fuel leaking from the fuel tank. In the presence of an ignition source, the vehicle could have caught fire. The vehicle was towed to a local repair shop and the mechanic stated that the fuel line disengaged from the fuel pump. The fuel line was…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2004 Land Rover Freelander recalls
Lights: switch
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Doors and locks: latch
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Body and structure: roof and pillars
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Brake light switch failure
Summary
On june 16, 2005, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened a preliminary evaluation (pe05-034) to investigate alleged stop lamp (brake) switch failures in certain model year (my) 2004 land rover discovery series II vehicles.on october 14, 2005, the investigation was upgraded to an engineering analysis and the scope expanded to include certain my 2002 through 2005 freelander vehicles that use a substantially similar self-adjusting stop lamp switch furnished by the same supplier, methode electronics malta, ltd. (methode).in september 2003, methode moved the production of an internal switch component, known as the slider mechanism, from a validated plastic injection-molding tool (?cavit
Questions about the 2004 Land Rover Freelander
- What are the most common problems with the 2004 Land Rover Freelander?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (55 complaints, typically around 58,000 miles); visibility and wipers (9 complaints, typically around 52,500 miles); transmission (9 complaints, typically around 50,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2004 Land Rover Freelander have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from February 9, 2007 (lights). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2004 a bad year for the Land Rover Freelander?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about Freelander model year since 2000, with 69 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.