2003 Land Rover Freelander engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 77 complaints for the 2003 Land Rover Freelander, 31% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 77 31% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 63,000 miles 70 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 4
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 14 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 14 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 19 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 14 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 70 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 63,000 miles, and 46% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 fires.
What owners wrote
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 land rover freelander. After driving 25 MPH, the contact noticed smoke under the passenger side of the hood. She allowed the vehicle to cool down and drove to purchase antifreeze to replace what leaked out. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the vehicle was fine. When she returned to the dealer, they stated that a new engine would be needed. When the heat is activated, toxic fumes of burning antifreeze enter into the vehicle.
Own a 2003 land rover freelander se, vehicle looses coolant into engine then over heats. Had head gaskets replaced at a cost of $1,700.00. Vehicle still leaking coolant into engine. I did some investigation into this matter found a chat room on edmunds.com it seems it is a common problem with this vehicle, the cause of the coolant leak is a poor design of the engine. It seems that the cylinder sleeve shifts inside the engine and the coolant burns internally.
Other problems reported for the 2003 Land Rover Freelander
- Fuel system 34 complaints
- Electrical system 28 complaints
- Cooling system 24 complaints
- Transmission 18 complaints
- Brakes 16 complaints