2003 Land Rover Freelander Recalls
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2003 Land Rover Freelander. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.
- Exterior lighting › Brake lights › SwitchCovers: Land Rover Freelander 2002–2005
Reported issue: 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.
Possible consequence: Failure to provide the proper signal when braking could lead to a crash without warning.
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…
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › LatchCovers: Land Rover Freelander 2002–2005
Reported issue: 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.
Possible consequence: The occupant may open the door inadvertently while the vehicle is in motion and fall out into the traffic, personal injuries could occur.
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.
- Structure › Frame and membersCovers: Land Rover Freelander 2003
Reported issue: 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.
Possible consequence: A cracked or deformed subframe could potentially lead to instability of the vehicle, which could result in a crash.
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.
- Structure › Body › Roof and pillarsCovers: Land Rover Freelander 2002–2004
Reported issue: 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.
Possible consequence: In the event of a vehicle crash, personal injury to occupants may occur.
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.
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › LatchCovers: Land Rover Freelander 2003
Reported issue: On certain sport utility vehicles, the child door lock on the left hand rear door can become disengaged.
Possible consequence: This could lead to a child being able to open a rear door while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury.
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.
NHTSA investigations
- EA07018Fuel pump failure - stallClosed · Dec 7, 2007
- PE07036Fuel pump failureClosed · Jul 17, 2007
- EA05016Brake light switch failureClosed · Oct 14, 2005
← All problems reported for the 2003 Land Rover Freelander
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.