1999 Land Rover Freelander review from UK and Ireland
"Unreliable"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Head gasket blew at 36,200 miles, 800 miles after full service!
Tyres replaced at less than 10,000 miles - worn.
Persistant problems with wheel balance.
Recalled for 15 'faults'
Seals on rear window replaced poorly.
Tracking rod replaced at 8,000 miles.
New exhaust system needed within 3 years.
Exhaust system poorly fixed/supported, now continues to rattle.
General comments?
Not the cheapest vehicle on the road by a long way.
Only now have I found a garage (actually the dealer) able to get some balance from the wheels and rid it of the wobble/vibration.
No power, it always seems to be struggling.
Exhaust needs fixing again (36,500 miles)
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1999 |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 2 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 5000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 36500 miles |
| Previous car | Land Rover BMW 320i |
| Date of Entry | 5th October, 2004 |