2003 Land Rover Freelander Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 4%of 140 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the body and structure of the 2003 Land Rover Freelander, 4% of the 140 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“A sensor shut down the motor while I was driving on I-55. It required me to coast to the side of the road. (this happened in the summer of 2006.) last month, the water resevoir in the engine busted (despite dutiful maintenance) requiring a completely new engine to be installed. The radio has also malfunctioned twice, being replaced last time. No one was injured in either case, but it could have easily resulted in deaths when the vehicle quit in 70 mile per hour traffic!”
NHTSA complaint #10206791, filed 2007-10, 87,458 miles“Flapping sound constantly coming from engine that requires complete replacement of the intake manifold to repair. Transmission is slipping ,shifting hard and vibrating heavily under acceleration. Tail light went out and turn signal switch needed to be replaced. Window regulators have gone out and needed to be replaced in passenger , behind driver's door and rear cargo areas.”
NHTSA complaint #10353955, filed 2010-09, 85,000 miles“1.coolant system:strong antifreeze odor in vehicle cabin - replaced coolant reservoir;replaced coolant reservoir cap; thermostat housing failure; replaced all coolant lines and hoses as preventative measure; heater core failure - leaked anti freeze into heater chamber 2.transmission system (1 of 3): code f4 appeared on odometer; hill decent fault light illuminated; traction control light illuminated; brake anti block light illuminated; transmission (while in automatic d) will not downshift past 2. …”
NHTSA complaint #10837924, filed 2016-02, 62,000 miles“2003 Land Rover Freelander would not accelerate and lost power. Vehicle wouldn't start. Upon inspection mechanic determined the bolt that holds the upper cam started to back out. The engine blew at 56869 miles. The dealer recommended that the consumer replace the entire engine. The vehicle was out of warranty therefore the consumer was going to be responsible for the repairs.”
NHTSA complaint #10166892, filed 2006-08, 58,869 miles“1.coolant system:strong antifreeze odor in vehicle cabin - replaced coolant reservoir;replaced coolant reservoir cap; thermostat housing failure; replaced all coolant lines and hoses as preventative measure; heater core failure - leaked anti freeze into heater chamber 2.transmission system (1 of 3): code f4 appeared on odometer; hill decent fault light illuminated; traction control light illuminated; brake anti block light illuminated; transmission (while in automatic d) will not downshift past 2. …”
NHTSA complaint #10458178, filed 2012-05, 350 milesRelated recalls
- 04V489000Oct 7, 2004On certain sport utility vehicles, an incorrect weld nut was installed. Lack of this bolt could eventually cause the subframe to crack or become deformed.Covers: Land Rover Freelander 2003
- 04V347000Jul 12, 2004Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior…Covers: Land Rover Freelander 2002–2004
Related service bulletins
- 10011527Dec 6, 2004Vehicle safety recall b176 (#04v-347). The level of occupant protection provided by the a post trim installed in production may not fully meet the required standard.
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Land Rover Freelander
88 complaintsFuel system
34 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
27 complaintsElectrical system
25 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaintsExterior lighting
10 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Land Rover Freelander
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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