2004 Land Rover Freelander Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 13%of 69 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the visibility of the 2004 Land Rover Freelander, 13% of the 69 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,500 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.
“1) front right window regulator failed while under warranty. Service tech told me this was a recurrent problem. 2) currently rear right window regulator has failed. Window will not stay up. Unable to drive in rain and inclement weather. 3) first occurrence was under warranty and fixed by Land Rover. Second occurrence, 5,000 miles past warranty. Land rover would not cover or negotiate on the bill. I will fix the 2nd occurrence myself.”
NHTSA complaint #10207634, filed 2007-11, 55,000 miles“I have a Land Rover free lander 2004 I bought it with 30,000 miles on it, it ran fine for a while then the child safety locks mal- functioned. The people who sat in the back seat could not get out I had to open the rear doors from the outside.the sun roof stop working as did the rear windows on both sides of the truck. I tried to start it three weeks ago no luck it was towed to the dealership they told me I needed two sensors $800 then they tested the engine the left side no longer worked $5800 to repair the truck that now has 87,000 miles. …”
NHTSA complaint #10496278, filed 2013-02, 86,000 miles“I own a used 2004 Land Rover Freelander. While driving back from illinois during a snow storm the lr's window wipers stopped working. The windshield wipers stopped halfway during wiping and I was forced to click them on and off to get them to work. I am also experiencing coolant problems do to the faulty engine design the Land Rover is well aware of and refuses to fix. This problem will eventually lead to a required engine replacement that Land Rover is well aware of and refuses to accept responsibility for. …”
NHTSA complaint #10250260, filed 2008-12, 38,000 miles“In mid-october 2004, I bought a new Land Rover Freelander from the jim coleman of frederick, md dealership. The vehicle has had massive electrical issues. Since november of '04, the hill descent light (the lr manual suggests this means a major problem), srs (airbag) and the check engine light come on several times. Car has left me stranded twice before 2 months old. When we went to get the car for pick up, the car was dead. Other recurring problems include: not accelerating properly for highway entry/intersections/left turns. Sluggish, hesitant, lunging forward, very slow pick up. …”
NHTSA complaint #10133021, filed 2005-08, 2,000 miles“2004 Freelander - four heater and AC blower repairs; water leaked from roof into dashboard; replaced transmission at 15,000 miles, windshield wiper motors blown out.”
NHTSA complaint #10131359, filed 2005-08, 15,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10105723Sep 21, 2015"situation: the windshield wipers may make a squeak noise, judder, or streak the windshield. Cause: this may be caused by a build-up of dirt and grease on the surface of the…
- 10224567Jul 3, 2013Technical Bulletin: Windshiefld Wiper Noise/Judder/Streak
- 10214089Jul 3, 2013Technical Bulletin: Windshiefld Wiper Noise/Judder/Streak
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 2004 Land Rover Freelander
52 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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