Used 2003 Land Rover Freelander SE 4dr AWD SUV (2.5L 6cyl 5A) Consumer Reviews
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Can't understand all the frustration
Learn How to Drive, 08/30/2010
Land Rover Freelander SE 4dr AWD SUV (2.5L 6cyl 5A)
46 of 53 people found this review helpful
I just thought I should give my 2 cents about this car. Everyone on here must not know how to maintain a vehicle because even after buying mine used with 58,000 miles, I haven't had any unexpected problems. People need to understand that this is a foreign, luxury SUV and requires more driver knowledge. You can't just put gas in it and expect it to maintain itself. I check the fluids every other week and change the oil every 3000 miles. Gas mileage is decent for an SUV of this age. Yes, parts are a bit more expensive but this is expected with any foreign vehicle. Personally, I think this is a safe, fun, and reliable vehicle that I am very proud to own.
Too many whiners...
Hippoman, 10/04/2007
Land Rover Freelander SE 4dr AWD SUV (2.5L 6cyl 5A)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
A number of people have had drivetrain problems with this truck but I've had none. There are some things that could have been built with a little more quality just like about anything else on the market. This is a European vehice, not a Ford, GM, or anything else people expect to change the oil every 25K miles and run it to death. It takes a certain amount of care and maintenence. If you want to drive a LR it's going to cost you no matter what model you buy. If you just want a sporty SUV to take your kids to school in, buy a Jeep.
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Terrible engine and transmission
dukesush, 04/13/2013
updated 04/18/2016
Land Rover Freelander SE 4dr AWD SUV (2.5L 6cyl 5A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Had to replace the engine then required major transmission repairs. (@ 120,000kms ) Incredibly expensive to maintain in western Canada. When running well it as a nice ride and very capable 4x4. Too bad about the terrible engine and transmission design. Was happy to get my money back out of it due to decent resale value.
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Frustrated
sheyrend, Nampa, ID, 06/16/2011
Land Rover Freelander SE 4dr AWD SUV (2.5L 6cyl 5A)
9 of 13 people found this review helpful
We recently helped purchase this vehicle for our son for college. We wish we would have read these reviews first. We had the vehicle a week, and it overheated. Our son never has had the chance to drive it, but now has a car payment - and repair costs worth twice the cost of the vehicle. The thermostat repair is over $900, the oxygen sensors $1100, and now the head gasket and sleeve repair, over $7500. Needless to say, the vehicle cost $6500, and now the repairs have more than doubled that. I have contacted multiple class action lawyers today. Hopefully something can come of this, and this can ber rectified!
Great to drive, for 2 only though
johnmpc94, 05/08/2010
Land Rover Freelander SE 4dr AWD SUV (2.5L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought this SUV used, and have had no problems yet. Vehicle was recalled once, and we spent 1hr 30mins at the dealer, then left with the entire vehicle smelling like gas. Fast for a 2.5L V6, handles like a go-cart, and comfortable for the driver. Passengers in the back seat suffer. Seats at near 90 degree angles, and are hard as concrete. Not good for people who grocery-shop with the family, as the cargo area doesn't have enough room for two weeks worth of meals. I've noticed lately that the back hatch is having trouble as well. When closed, the back glass doesn't go up correctly. Only thing wrong with it is the back left power window, which hasn't worked since we bought it. Otherwise great.