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Used 2002 Land Rover Freelander Consumer Reviews

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1.88 out of 5 stars

What a Lemon!

Amanda Harle, 08/05/2009
2002 Land Rover Freelander SE 4dr AWD SUV (2.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Car was bought used w/24,000 miles on it. I had the car for three days when the transmission dropped. When I finally got the car back, one of the rear windows wouldn't go up. Driving 3 hrs to the nearest dealership in Grand Rapids, MI, the engine seized. The dealership told me they had to call the factory in Europe to confirm that a head gasket had gone. In the last couple years, I've had the sunroof fixed 3 times, window motors replaced, speakers replaced & the air conditioner has NEVER worked. Now, at 60,000 miles, BOTH head gaskets have gone. The car I bought for reliability turned out to tbe the COMPLETE OPPOSITE. I would love to join a class action lawsuit against Land Rover....

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2.38 out of 5 stars

Another nightmare...

GearJam, 08/23/2009
2002 Land Rover Freelander SE 4dr AWD SUV (2.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Oh, let's see.. I've put 4500 miles on my Freelander since purchase, and have spent MORE in repair bills than I payed for the car. Transmission- Failed.Transfer Case-Failed. Engine- failing.A/c,Sunroof, Power Door locks, failed, failed, failed. 84K on the clock so far, and if I ever see my Rover again, she's getting traded for a Jeep Wrangler, No questions about it no more Land Rover Products are in my future.

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2.63 out of 5 stars

on my 3rd engine

Lisa, 02/28/2009
2002 Land Rover Freelander S 4dr AWD SUV (2.5L 6cyl 5A)
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I am now on my 3rd engine it this vehicle, and I only have 60,000 miles on this car. Land Rover is offering me 50% off the engine. It's not drivable... please get these cars off the road as they are seizing up on people while driving.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

The Only Tank Built Freelander?

1st FREELANDER, 09/29/2009
2002 Land Rover Freelander SE 4dr AWD SUV (2.5L 6cyl 5A)
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I must be very lucky to have gotten the miles out of my Freelander, even though its dying quickly now. Recently the transmission lost 2nd gear (just skips right over it now) and the sunroof won't open, and the AC just died. However this Freelander was the first one sold in my state and has had a heck of a great run. Currently with 224,550 miles on it (not a typo), I refuse to put money into it at this stage in its life, so I guess its time to part. After reading everyone's issues with this Land Rover model, I feel like I should fix it up and sell it to the Land Rover museum.

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2.63 out of 5 stars

Nothing but trouble

hhr1owner, 07/08/2008
2002 Land Rover Freelander SE 4dr AWD SUV (2.5L 6cyl 5A)
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I bought this SUV with 60k miles and now its got 65K and I had spend over 3k in repairs. The timing belts and all the components on the front of the engine. Now the fuel pump which is going to be over a thousand. It has been nothing but expensive. I wouldn't suggest this vehicle at all. Unless you got the time and money to keep in the shop. I am selling right after the fuel issue is fixed.

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