Model year record

2002 Land Rover Freelander

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 404 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 07V041000

Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch

Component
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch
Manufacturer
LAND ROVER
Vehicles affected
33,247
Reported to NHTSA
2007-02-09
Owners notified
2007-07-30

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE PROPER SIGNAL WHEN BRAKING COULD LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V300000

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch

Component
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
Manufacturer
LAND ROVER
Vehicles affected
1,941
Reported to NHTSA
2005-06-28
Owners notified
2005-09-08

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

THE OCCUPANT MAY OPEN THE DOOR INADVERTENTLY WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION AND FALL OUT INTO THE TRAFFIC, PERSONAL INJURIES COULD OCCUR.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V347000

Structure: body: roof and pillars

Component
Structure: body: roof and pillars
Manufacturer
LAND ROVER
Vehicles affected
31,049
Reported to NHTSA
2004-07-12
Owners notified
2004-12-06

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY TO OCCUPANTS MAY OCCUR.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Power train: automatic transmission7258,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling5261,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine3559,828 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system3265,000 mi
Electrical system1745,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls1543,000 mi
Power train1165,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic1138,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages1072,000 mi
Engine970,000 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly932,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline760,000 mi
Vehicle speed control779,950 mi
Equipment665,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights61,000 mi
Visibility665,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system549,015 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor55,000 mi
Unknown or other524,615 mi
Exterior lighting445,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads45,000 mi
Steering410,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch335,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner373,888 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights350,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip333,600 mi
Structure350,000 mi
Air bags277,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring216,151 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline221,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch250,654 mi
Steering: rack and pinion244,237 mi
Structure: body: door212,000 mi
Structure: body: roof and pillars2
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer: switch/wiring240,000 mi
Air bags: frontal177,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel1
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery132,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition1
Electrical system: starter assembly1
Electrical system: wiring: rear compartment/trunk150,654 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)1120,090 mi
Electronic stability control: automatic (ASC)1
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys136,600 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1
Equipment: electrical: navigational system(global positioning system)121,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1
Exterior lighting: turn signal1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery179,200 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump150,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system1
Fuel/propulsion system1101,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch165,014 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)135,000 mi
Power train: driveline: center support bearing141,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission1
Power train: manual transmission: column shift assembly165 mi
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)176,000 mi
Seat belts145,000 mi
Seats1
Service brakes1120,090 mi
Service brakes, electric1
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper117,900 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings112,000 mi
Steering: column128,945 mi
Steering: electric power assist system13,504 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system144,235 mi
Structure: body145,000 mi
Suspension: front185,000 mi
Suspension: front: macpherson strut132,000 mi
Suspension: rear185,000 mi
Tires: sidewall123,926 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core137,100 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear132,000 mi
Wheels193,400 mi

The 2001 model has 81 times as many complaints as this one. The 2003 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.