2004 Land Rover Freelander Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 52about this part
- Share
- 75%of 69 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 57,561miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 52 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2004 Land Rover Freelander, 75% of the 69 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,561 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I purchased a 2004 Land Rover Freelander in october 2007. I have had several issues with the engine and engine cooling system that have caused me to take the vehicle in for numerous repairs. The head gasket needs replaced. The repairs are numerous and expensive. Even the Land Rover dealers say that these vehicles are junk and almost impossible to completely repair. I am told that engine replacement may be the only way to solve the issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10395568, filed 2011-04, 88,000 miles“My 2004 hse Freelander with only 35,000 miles on it, this vehicle has been nothing but problems and it has been in the shop since june. '07 until jan. '08 for a coolant leak that lead to entire engine change. The keyless entry stopped unlocking the doors behind the passanger seat. My back window regulators are broken and I cannot close this window. Land rover needs to focus more on quality.”
NHTSA complaint #10232555, filed 2008-06, 52,000 miles“2004 landrover Freelander/coolant problems/resale value is 1/2 of $ owed after 4 years. Dealership telling me they won't except this car as a trade in, however were more than happy to sell me the vehicle. Window motors all 4 have failed. Still leaking coolant.”
NHTSA complaint #10256544, filed 2009-01, 54,000 miles“I bought a 2004 Land Rover Freelander hse and a year later the engine seized. I spent well over $5,000 on repairs and about 3 weeks later the engine seized again from different issues. I now still am paying for my loan and driving a $500 hunk of junk. Thanks Land Rover.”
NHTSA complaint #10249569, filed 2008-11, 110,000 miles“One year after purchase the coolant began leaking somewhere, eventually it compromised the engine and it was replaced at 76,000 being covered by our extended warranty policy. Now, after 20,000 our engine is making a lot of noise and is beginning to leak coolant again!”
NHTSA complaint #10247696, filed 2008-11, 53,769 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10203425Apr 8, 2013The in-line fuel filters in the fuel delivery modules of 2002 - 2005 model year Land Rover Freelander vehicles may be manufactured away from specification. The filters may…
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 Land Rover Freelander
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Land Rover Freelander
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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