2002 Land Rover Freelander Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

“I have replaced four window regulators in my 2002 Land Rover Freelander and just now realized that I am about to replace the fifth. The cost is outrageous but the poor design is absorb. Each time the regulator broke it stuck in an open position leaving me no option but continue to have it repaired.”

“Power sun roof motor failed for the second time within 2 years. Service guy at dealership claims they are replacing these motors every year or so. My warranty runs out in less than 6,000 miles. Shouldn't this be covered even after warranty is up. I thought maybe there might a recall, if this is happening so often.”

“2002 Land Rover Freelander - 72,000 miles: replaced 3 window regulators last year. On my way to work one morning & hill descent light came on, f / 4 light flashes, and it is jerky / jumpy while driving. No one can figure out the problem - 3 Land Rover dealerships in 5 weeks. My car is now 100 miles away, I was told it was fixed, but when I got there it was still doing the same thing. They looked at it again & I was told I need a new transmission for $4800. For some reason, no one could pick up the problem with the testers. …”

“My 2002 Land Rover Freelander had an engine failure in september 2006. This is a common problem with this make of vehicle and cost me $6,849.61 to replace since I was out of warranty. Other popular problems with this vehicle are problems with the window motors. My sunroof and two backdoor windows would not operate properly. I could only pay to repair the backdoor windows at the expense of $904.88. Also, the drivers side door lock does not function properly, but I was not able to have that fixed.”

“Check engine light , ticking engine, antifreeze , oil leak, smelling coolant inside car and numerous other issues such as window regulator , wiper motor and rattling noises underneath car has been my complaints since feb 13,2008. Parts were replaced that didn't correct the problem of the ticking engine, coolant leaks, smell of coolant inside car,and check engine light which always comes on a couple of hours after the dealer returns my car to me. Car was towed from freeway due to breakdown on the way home 15 minutes after picking car up from madison dealership for engine repair. …”