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#824 of 1535 Re: Amber traction control and hill descent lights on [pat3967] by iogier

Apr 27, 2005 (12:59 pm)

Replying to: pat3967 (Nov 27, 2004 5:24 pm)
Hi,
I bought a new V6 Freelander in 2002 and am very happy with it, with the exception of the same problem you have been suffering. The two amber lights only come on intermittently, and strangely usually only in the winter months. My local dealer allegedly ran a full diagnostic test last year and did not find any problem. The garage who serviced my Freelander today have suggested that it is a broken sensor on one of the front wheels - problem is that the "Testbook" diagnostic machine is only available from my local Land Rover dealer who are worse than useless. Have you had any luck sorting the problem ? If so - could you e-mail me.
 
Thanks.
 
Ian

#825 of 1535 Look at all the same complaints: the 2002 is a lemon by freelandersux

Apr 28, 2005 (1:10 pm)

My own experience, having just crossed the 50k mile line...
 
1) Brake pads being the first and foremost. After being told repeatedly by service staff that obviously I was driving way too fast and it was my own fault. Until they themselves had too many customer complaints to renege or ignore this. Several hundred dollars in pad / rotor replacement and rental cars.
 
2) Minor electrical problems. Warning lights that come on with no warning. Sunroof motor and windows motors breaking. Best was when I had $300k of priceless gear in my car and the rear left window decided to keep slipping down for no reason at all.
 
3) The ever present and oft mentioned coolant bottle. But here's where it gets bad and you should all be warned...
 
My overheat and check engine lights have come on erratically and dissapeared just as frequently. The temperature guage has remained constant and steady however, until around 30k miles when the needle started to fluctuate wildly. At one dealership two attempts were made to repair the problem before this was fixed. It was diagnosed repeatedly as a thermostat problem, not an actual problem with the coolant system itself. Ergo, the indicator becomes useless as to the actual problem with the car. I keep insisting coolant seems to get eaten up by the car way too fast. I am told I am not looking at the reservoir at the right times.
 
Unfortunately then I move to another state. The problem reoccurs. I bring the car in. The coolant bottle is replaced because of cracks.
 
200 miles later the problem resurfaces. Car is brought back in again. Thermostat replaced.
 
A few hundred miles later, driving a friend to the airport and the car emits enough smoke and steam to make it completely hazardous and it shuts down in the middle of the street. Vehicle is towed in to the dealer. Then and only then do they realize that the hoses should've been replaced a long time ago.
 
I of course at this point contacted Customer Care. I reiterated that a full picture of the vehicle's history and the number of unacceptable times I've had to bring the car in and have it worked on while taking loaner cars or sometimes cars I pay to rent - can only be completed by contacting service reps in both states I lived in. The Customer Care rep does not do this. The car seems to be fixed, so I drop it.
 
Until, 1000 or so miles later, the check engine light comes on for no reason...
 
Once again i contact customer care, and am given hassle over wanting to speak to a supervisor. I am told a supervisor will contact me in 24 hours turnaround. I hear from one five days later.
 
At my local service dealer I am overcharged $250 for a 48k mile servicing. I won't even go into what I heard then, suffice to say that two people had been fired from the service center for what I was told were fraudulent practices.
 
Oh and I forgot to mention having my transmission entirely replaced at 30k miles for no fault of my own, having it break down on windy dangerous roads. The vehicle has been towed in a total of 3 times now in a state that's completely undrivable.
 
This is a very concise rapid summary of a nightmare. Here is what I have learned about the Freelander 2002...
 
1) There is a consistent problem with the coolant system, beginning with the reservoirs cracking, that can lead to misdiagnoses such as ignoring battered hoses that will lead to the car dangerously overheating and resultant damage.
 
2) The transmissions are faulty and need to be replaced every 25k-30k miles or so. Wait until your warranty runs out and see how much that will cost
 
3) The brake pads and rotors are either of completely unacceptable quality or there is a problem with the braking system.
 
4) Land Rover "Customer Care" is nonexistent. Their local service technicians can range from excellent to admittedly deceptive. The corporate customer care service is staffed by rude people who only seem to care about making sure vehicles are repaired under warranty eventually, and no matter at what cost, safety, or inconvenience to you. Asking to speak to supervisors is unacceptable.
 
Those three points should be reiterated again and again. Because we all seem to be having the same problem. And we need to do something about it. The car is an absolute lemon.

#826 of 1535 Loaner cars by p996

May 03, 2005 (5:27 pm)

Replying to: bobcatbob (Apr 18, 2001 6:11 am)
Land Rover Palm Beach no longer has Land Rover loaner cars.
 
I thought Land Rover NA gave them to them like Acura does.
 
What is going on?

#827 of 1535 in the news by steve_ HOST

May 08, 2005 (9:04 pm)

"The LR2, disguised versions of which have been spied on test recently, will be bigger than the current Freelander, with a wider track and longer wheelbase. It is also rumored the LR2 will be available with a hybrid powertrain."
 
Land Rover Could Rebrand Freelander as LR2 (Inside Line)
 
Steve, Host

#828 of 1535 more news by steve_ HOST

May 26, 2005 (10:27 am)

"The collapse of Rover will mean an early end to sales of the Land Rover Freelander SUV in America." Note that "a new-generation Freelander is expected this fall" so don't panic unless you really wanted an '05.
 
Freelander Production Cut Short (Inside Line)
 
Steve, Host

#829 of 1535 Good Riddence by pjn43

May 27, 2005 (9:45 am)

My 02 Freelander SE was the worst vehicle I ever owned.

#830 of 1535 What we learned ... our headache by blazergirl1

Jun 07, 2005 (2:13 am)

Replying to: pjn43 (May 27, 2005 9:45 am)
I've posted previous about the problems with our 2004 Freelander, so heres where it stands.
 
After 3 months of fighting with Landrover Canada on the phone, we got NO where. A couple months past and we kept dealing with it, and everyone at landrover was let go...apparently their customer service was moved to the US or something. So a nice big dead end.
 
SO one year after we bought the landrover we finally had it BOUGHT BACK!!!! Well a trade assist, but all we paid was $2000 canadian (stupid mileage, and 'wear and tear') They gave us a 2005 Freelander, exactly the same (black 2 door) with maybe 100kms. We are trading it in on something worth while.
 
Our headaches:
-replace IRD
-replace power steering pump, rack
-brakes done almost every 10000km (had 22000 when we took it back)
-Countless Dowhill decent codes( orange and green) , engine failure codes, etc. Our da-tranny computer
-Head valves stuck open
-rpm motor/valve faulty
-2 sets of intake valves (outside engine)
-new trannysh at times looked like a christmas tree. The famous F4.
 
the clencher: Doing 80km with 5y/o nephew in car...all by itself goes into Limp Mode. It geared itself down and started doing 15km, NO MORE on the highway. NICE EH.
 
Each time we'd bring it home, it'd be doing the same thing or a new fun code within a week.
 
Our freelander was also in the shop around 3months, off and on. Which is 160km round trip and 4-5hours each time. ya that was fun.
 
They said .. oh you can keep driving it as long as none of the lights are flashing. Ya okay, cause no damage will be done. When it went into Limp Mode, you're not supposed to be able to start it again without resetting the computer. We turned ours off and it ran fine 10min later.
 
TOP NOTCH BOYS
 
anyways, a year after alot of stress, we're hoping to tradethe new one in on the weekend.
 
Good luck guys.....

#831 of 1535 Steering Bolt Failure by angryatlr

Jun 10, 2005 (10:30 am)

ON May 26 while driving my 2002 S Freelander the steering failed. This was only an hour after having operated the SUV at 75 MPH on the Florida Turnpike and dodging semis in the rain. I had NO CONTROL of the vehicle. It was towed to the dealer and I was told that the steering column bolts FELL OUT. I was further told that this has happened before. I am afraid of this vehicle at this point. I have been informed by the head tech at the dealer that it cannot be repaired safely in his opinion. I have had a huge runaround by the customer service at Landrover America and only after repeated arguments with them have they agreed to pay up front the rental car replacement (after running up $441 on my credit card to be paid back later by Land Rover) until it is determined if can be repaired to Land Rover's satisfaction.
 
If anyone else has had this problem please post. IF YOU DRIVE ONE BE AWARE THAT INTERNAL LANDROVER IS AWARE THAT THE BOLTS HAVE SNAPPED AND THAT THEY HAVE INFORMED A LANDROVER SENIOR TECH THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED BEFORE.
 
AS OF JUNE 10 I HAVE NOT BEEN INFORMED WHEN OR IF THE CAR CAN BE REPAIRED AND AT THIS POINT I DO NOT WANT IT BACK.

#832 of 1535 Re: Steering Bolt Failure [angryatlr] by tidester

Jun 10, 2005 (10:37 am)

Replying to: angryatlr (Jun 10, 2005 10:30 am)
I've never heard of that happening before but it sounds seriously scary. Thank goodness no one was injured.
 
tidester, host

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