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2002 Land Rover Freelander Air bags Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
1%of 226 total for the year
Median mileage
77,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the air bags of the 2002 Land Rover Freelander, 1% of the 226 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 77,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Engine issues. Replaced vacuum hose to 6th cylinder. Also, the timing belt is making noise and the mechanic has advised I will need a new engine. The car only has 68,850 miles. Also, have repaired the brakes on five occasions and they still squeak. Had to repair the window regulator. The srs light and engine service light is on.”

NHTSA complaint #10315905, filed 2010-03

Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200411%
200332%
200221%

Other parts of the 2002 Land Rover Freelander

Engine cooling
121 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
83 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
27 complaints
Electrical system
26 complaints
Brakes
25 complaints
Exterior lighting
13 complaints
Equipment
11 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
11 complaints
Fuel system
10 complaints
Engine
9 complaints
Steering
9 complaints
Body and structure
8 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2002 Land Rover Freelander

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology