2004 Land Rover Freelander Reviews from North America

At 68000km I started having overheating issues.

At 71000 km I needed to replace the engine due to a coolant leak and overheating. After sending a letter to LR they conceded and paid for the engine ($7500.00 cdn), but I still needed to cover Labour ($1700.00).

At 79500 my rear passenger side window popped from its track and no longer works.

At 79000 km, we noticed coolant starting to disappear again.

I'm getting rid of it as soon as I find a suitable alternative.

The vehicle handles well and still looks brand new, but I'm very disappointed that a "high end" vehicle like the LR has documented problems such as coolant leaks into the engine.

My next options for a SUV/Truck will be Ford, Toyota, Nissan or Mazda.

There were no problems other than the passenger door squeaking when shut and a little excessive brake dust.

With a little over a thousand miles on the Freelander it seems to be a very solid vehicle.

I know I haven't even broken the car in yet, but I feel that it drives and handles much better than any other SUV I have driven for my style of driving. With the 17" wheels it drives like a sports car, but goes of road like a truck and you can even park in a regular parking lot without taking up two spaces like most new SUV's today The HSE package is very nicely equipped, but a little high compared to the SE. The 2004 are a much-improved vehicle from the inside out compared with the 2003 and earlier and at a much better price also.