Known Recalls

Model year record

2003 Land Rover Freelander

5 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 250 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 04V489000

Structure: frame and members

Component
Structure: frame and members
Manufacturer
LAND ROVER
Vehicles affected
4
Reported to NHTSA
2004-10-07

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A CRACKED OR DEFORMED SUBFRAME COULD POTENTIALLY LEAD TO INSTABILITY OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer 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.

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V207000

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch

Component
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
Manufacturer
LAND ROVER
Vehicles affected
3,194
Reported to NHTSA
2004-05-05
Owners notified
2004-12-04

Defect description

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

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine and engine cooling4158,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine2775,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system2370,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission1860,000 mi
Electrical system1777,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline1563,659 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump955,178 mi
Power train848,000 mi
Exterior lighting770,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic725,731 mi
Visibility679,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery413,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system447,415 mi
Engine362,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch379,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system3350 mi
Latches/locks/linkages373,000 mi
Vehicle speed control331,336 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls360,000 mi
Air bags282,607 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator231,473 mi
Electrical system: ignition235,612 mi
Fuel system, other: delivery: fuel pump260,000 mi
Parking brake231,336 mi
Service brakes2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads21,800 mi
Structure258,869 mi
Structure: body2350 mi
Unknown or other21,500 mi
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer282,607 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module131,473 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel179,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers113,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash113,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings1488,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline166,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control16 mi
Equipment148,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.187,458 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings172,500 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail159,040 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap1—
Fuel system, other16 mi
Power train: driveline: driveshaft1114,000 mi
Service brakes, air170,000 mi
Service brakes, electric155,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor115,000 mi
Steering: linkages179,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion118,000 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments187,458 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems1117,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices1—
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly1—

The 2002 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2004 model has 2 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.