2002 Land Rover Freelander Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 25about this part
- Share
- 11%of 226 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 33,300miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 25 complaints about the brakes of the 2002 Land Rover Freelander, 11% of the 226 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 33,300 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have a 2002 landrover Freelander with 50,000 miles, and I am on my 4th set of brake pads and rotors. I drive primary back and forth to work, which is no more than 15-20 miles each way, so I feel that the braking system for the Freelander was designed improperly and the company should be responsible. I would warn everyone, not to buy this SUV.”
NHTSA complaint #10161956, filed 2006-07, 10,000 miles“While driving up a hill, my car jerked forwarded as if it got hit from the back. It happened at least 2 more times before I got it to the mechanic that same day. This is the second time since obtaining the vehicle in january 2003 that the transmission has failed. It was replaced in 2004. In 2009 my Freelander is now dead. The transmission is dead and it killed my battery. This vehicle has been a constant problem, transmission, locking devises, brakes.”
NHTSA complaint #10301743, filed 2010-01, 38,000 miles“In october of 2002 my husband and I purchased a 2002 Freelander from landrover north dade of florida. The car was in the showroom with minimal miles. Within three(3) days of purchase we returned the car because it shook violently after reaching a speed of 50 MPH. I must admit the dealership advised us of some type of malfunction and offered us an exact replacement Freelander. At that point we should have asked for a refund of our cash payment and left landrover alone. …”
NHTSA complaint #10176177, filed 2006-12, 73,888 miles“Its really a 2001 Freelander, there is no 2001 Freelander in the search options....but anyways I havent had any problems at all with my car until about 16500 miles and my left rotor started grinding so I had to get both of my front pads replaced and the drums were fine. I dont think that the pads should go out this soon, I still have the original tires on, and they will need to be replaced in the next year, but the pads went out so soon. Everything is fine now....its a great car.”
NHTSA complaint #10066430, filed 2004-04, 16,500 miles“I have 2002 landrover Freelander with less than 35000 miles. I have transmission failure, repeated brake problems, cooling system problems, window and door operator problems, to include the lock on the driver side not been able to be opened with the remote. The hesitate when accelerating up hills. I have had to ship the car back to the states for repair. I am not happy with what I thought was my dream car. The company is not helpful. The dealership that repaired my car was very abrupt when they dealt with me. Something needs to be done about this problem vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10255597, filed 2009-01, 33,000 milesRelated recalls
- 07V041000Feb 9, 2007On certain sport utility vehicles, the brake lights may remain illuminated even when the brake pedal is not depressed. Hill descent control (hdc), traction…Covers: Land Rover Freelander 2002–2005
Related service bulletins
- 10072231Apr 30, 2013Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10011528Dec 20, 2004Abs (anti-lock braking system) ecu (electronic control unit) availability for repairs.
- 10011524Dec 20, 2004Brake fluid level switch availability. Land rover freelander. All model years.
- 10011525Nov 19, 2004Front brake disc vibration resolution. Brake pulsation or shudder.
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Land Rover Freelander
121 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
83 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
27 complaintsElectrical system
26 complaintsExterior lighting
13 complaintsEquipment
11 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
11 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 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.
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