2004 Land Rover Freelander Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 4%of 69 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 41,659miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 2004 Land Rover Freelander, 4% of the 69 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 41,659 miles.
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.
“June 31 driving 30 miles, the vehicle made sounds as though gears were shifting, & check engine lights, tc light, & track control lights came on, & vehicle lost major power, resulting to a drag in transmission allowing to drive about 2-5 miles. Jul 1 vehicle taken to carmax service (cm), of which both lights had gone off. I was advised that the vehicle was still under manufacturer?s warranty, & cm would have it towed asap. July 5 cm sr advised me that they determined no problems, & the issue I experienced was most likely caused by a loose gas cap. …”
NHTSA complaint #10206539, filed 2007-10“The contact owns a 2004 Land Rover Freelander. The contact noticed fuel leaking from the fuel tank. In the presence of an ignition source, the vehicle could have caught fire. The vehicle was towed to a local repair shop and the mechanic stated that the fuel line disengaged from the fuel pump. The fuel line was reconnected. In addition, the traction control would sporadically engage. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that there was a faulty connection to the throttle body. Also, he experiences difficulty when attempting to remove the key from the ignition. …”
NHTSA complaint #10269365, filed 2009-05, 23,318 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10102683Oct 28, 2014"issue: reports have been received of engine damage occurring, which is caused by the use of non-approved engine induction / fuel injection cleaning equipment or materials. This…
- 10204862Apr 8, 2013Service Action: Fuel Pump Module Operation
- 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…
- 10072814Apr 8, 2013Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10070679Apr 8, 2013Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10041247Apr 8, 2013Land rover: fuel filters were manufactured incorrectly and may alter fuel flow. The vehicle may then run rough, malfunction light may come on, and there may be other engine…
- 10030392Jun 10, 2009Land rover service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Fuel pump module operation. In line fuel filters fitted to fuel delivery modules in vehicles may be…
- 10028784Jan 29, 2009Landrover service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. In line fuel filters in fuel delivery modules of vehicles may be manufactured away from specification…
- 10028527Jan 29, 2009Land rover: fuel pump module operation. In line fuel filters fitted to fuel delivery modules in gasoline vehicles may be manufacturers way from specification. Fuel filters may…
- 10023793Aug 14, 2007Customers of freelander vehicles are being alerted to the presence of a problem by illumination of the m.I.l. Or failure of the engine to start. There have also been isolated…
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 Land Rover Freelander
52 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsEngine
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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