NHTSA lists 140 complaints for the 2003 Land Rover Freelander, 1 of them mention a crash and 6 mention a fire. 0 complaints mention an injury, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as LAND ROVER FREELANDER.
Model-generated complaint tags: This model year has not been tagged.
Recalls
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5 recalls.
Date: 2007-02-09. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Defect: 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. (excerpt)
Consequence: FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE PROPER SIGNAL WHEN BRAKING COULD LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. (excerpt)
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 LETTER FOR THE INITIAL INSPECTION WAS MAILED ON MARCH 26, 2007. THE SECOND LET (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2005-06-28. Systems: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES.
Defect: 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.
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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2004-10-07. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Defect: 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.
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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2004-07-12. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Defect: 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.
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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2004-05-05. Systems: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES.
Defect: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE CHILD DOOR LOCK ON THE LEFT HAND REAR DOOR CAN BECOME DISENGAGED.
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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Investigations
3 investigations; 0 open.
EA07018
Opened: 2007-12-07. Closed: 2008-12-22.
FUEL PUMP FAILURE - STALL
SUBJECT COMPONENT FAILURES FOUND THAT CAN OCCUR AT ANY SPEED AND GENERALLY RESULT IN A NO RESTART CONDITION.THESE ARE GENERALLY CONSIDERED TO BE FACTORS THAT INCREASE THE POTENTIAL SEVERITY OF STALLING INCIDENTS.HOWEVER, THESE INCIDENTS HAVE OCCURRED AT RELATIVELY LOW RATES IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLE POPULATION WHEN COMPARED WITH PRIOR INVESTIGATIONS INVOLVING SIMILAR CATEGORIES OF ENGINE STALL CONSEQ
Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
Linked campaign numbers: None listed.
PE07036
Opened: 2007-07-17. Closed: 2007-12-10.
FUEL PUMP FAILURE
THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED PRELIMINARY EVALUATION PE07-036 ON JULY 17, 2007, BASED ON THREE CONSUMER COMPLAINTS ALLEGING INCIDENTS OF SUDDEN ENGINE STALL WHILE DRIVING DUE TO FUEL PUMP FAILURE IN MODEL YEAR (MY) 2003 LAND ROVER FREELANDER VEHICLES.IN EACH INCIDENT THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE RESTARTED AND HAD TO BE TOWED FOR REPAIRS. IN RESPONSE TO ODI'S INFORMATION REQUEST LETT
Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
Linked campaign numbers: None listed.
EA05016
Opened: 2005-10-14. Closed: 2007-02-22.
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILURE
ON JUNE 16, 2005, THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED A PRELIMINARY EVALUATION (PE05-034) TO INVESTIGATE ALLEGED STOP LAMP (BRAKE) SWITCH FAILURES IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR (MY) 2004 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SERIES II VEHICLES.ON OCTOBER 14, 2005, THE INVESTIGATION WAS UPGRADED TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS AND THE SCOPE EXPANDED TO INCLUDE CERTAIN MY 2002 THROUGH 2005 FREELANDER VEHICLES THAT U
Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Linked campaign numbers: 07V041000.
Manufacturer communications
34 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 7 |
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| WHEELS | 6 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 5 |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 5 |
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 4 |
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| TIRES | 3 |
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| VISIBILITY | 3 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 2 |
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10186743
Date: 2021-01-25. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
RESCINDED - Windshield Wiper Noise / Judder / Streak - RESCINDED
10134896
Date: 2018-03-26. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STEERING, SUSPENSION, WHEELS.
The steering wheel may exhibit a vibration / shimmy while driving.
10125267
Date: 2017-09-14. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call
10105723
Date: 2015-09-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: VISIBILITY.
"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 WINDSHIELD GLASS."
10102683
Date: 2014-10-28. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
"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 INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, ""VACU-FLUSH"" TYPE EQUIPMENT. CAUSE: THE USE OF NON-APPROVED EQUIPMENT CAN CAUSE THE E
10101162
Date: 2014-02-10. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STEERING, TIRES, WHEELS.
SITUATION: THE STEERING WHEEL MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION / SHIMMY WHILE DRIVING. CAUSE: THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A ROAD WHEEL/TIRE ASSEMBLY IMBALANCE AND/OR TEMPORARY TIRE FLAT-SPOTTING.
10214021
Date: 2014-02-10. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: WHEELS.
Technical Bulletin: Wheel/Tire Balancing and Optimization
10224499
Date: 2014-02-10. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: TIRES, WHEELS.
Technical Bulletin: Wheel/Tire Balancing and Optimization
10214018
Date: 2013-11-19. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Technical Bulletin: Squeaks & Rattles Kit Availability
10224498
Date: 2013-10-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: TIRES, WHEELS.
Technical Bulletin: Wheel/Tire Balancing and Optimization