Faults:

With only 45,000 miles to my car, I have already put a great deal of money into the vehicle. Not to mention three recalls!!! It's a money pit! Don't purchase a Land Rover unless you have a small fortune!

General Comments:

Not the greatest!

Faults:

"tune-up" every 12,000 miles per warranty you must take it to the dealer and it is app. $500.00 to go through the checklist.

Took in 3 different times to fix cracked/ broken fixture on motor which kept making the check engine light stay on, never did solve the problem after a while we just kind of gave up.

Both front Brake pads and rotors replaced at 34,000 miles.

Engine blew-up at 72,000 miles.

General Comments:

Talk about a money pit, just buy a land rover. We actually liked the vehicle when we bought it and did a good amount of research before purchase. There was constantly something wrong with this vehicle, albeit sometimes small things, but ALWAYS something. The check engine light never stayed off for more than a month at a time. I was told at 34,000 miles that both my front brakes and rotors needed replaced, (and this is with practically all highway miles) I asked about just getting the rotors turned and was told that they don't turn rotors they just replace them to prevent warping problems. When I received the bill for $600.00 + just to replace pads and rotors I started to understand a little better. Every 12,000 milks you are required to get a "check-up" I guess is a way to say it. This runs over 500.00 dollars every time it is done. Hell, I bought one of those neat spare tire covers to put on the back, The service rep took it and said he would get some one to put it on for me, I thought of it as a courtesy until I got my service bill that day and they charged me $11.00 to put the dang thing on. How's that for gouging the customer.

And for the grand finally after keeping all the service up to date through the dealer, at 72,000 mile the engine blew-up. To say this car was a bad experience is the under-statement of the year. Unless you have money to burn don't buy a Land Rover.

Faults:

Sunroof has been replaced 10 times.

Window motors have been replaced 4-5 times.

Intake manifold replaced.

Most recently car died in middle of freeway and fuel pump had to be replaced.

I have spoken to several owners of 2003 Freelanders and they all report similar problems with their vehicles.

I will never buy another Land Rover and I urge you to be aware if you are considering buying this vehicle.

General Comments:

This car is cute and handles well when running, but generally is a piece of crap.

Faults:

The sunroof has been replaced.

Three of the four window regulators have been replaced and constantly need attention as they make excessive noise.

Brakes and rotors needed by 30,000 highway miles.

Heater core has been replaced.

Downhill descent control was not working from factory. Was replaced before I took possession.

Dash cup holder and armrest mechanisms have been replaced.

Most recently, a recurring antifreeze smell in the cabin when the air conditioning is running. Has been diagnosed as thermostat and manifold issues.

General Comments:

I purchased this car based on the fact that it was the number one selling 4x4 in Europe. Now, I am being told that there are reliability problems because the Americans insisted on V6 engines, power windows, etc., as if these were new technology in 2006.

Thankfully, I had the presence of mind to purchase the extended warranty and I use it quite often at a $100 deductible per visit. This upsets me as often these visits are a result of continued issues for which I feel I have already "paid."