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#107 of 295 Re: Freelander Problems [trburton] by crissie

Jun 04, 2007 (12:47 pm)

Replying to: trburton (May 11, 2007 3:08 am)
Hello there. I am a soldier stationed in Germany and currently in possession of the worst vehicle ever produced. I am the original owner of a 2002 LR Freelander. European specifications and regular service. While the truck was under warranty, the transmission, stereo, gear box (twice), window regulator, downhill descent button, and windshield had to be replaced. I rode it out, hoping that LR would continue to replace what it should. I was wrong. Since the warranty expired I have blown two head gaskets, a stereo, my driver side window does not roll down, the locks had to be replaced and still only work when they want to, the battery died the day it came back from LR dealership, the brakes have been replaced annually. It now feels that the transmission is going out again. The truck has locked me out a few times with the key in my hand!!! The truck has not started twice this week. As soon as the key is turned, everything goes blank and does not work until the truck is ready to be driven I guess. My co workers are highly amused, but I am not entertained by this piece of crap that I am stuck with. I am in need of join the LR Rebellions and jumping on board with whomever I need to in order to let the British Company know consumers have grown accustomed to purchasing quality products and when we don't get quality products, we get quality service and then quality products. The only thing worse than my truck itself is the service at the dealership. They are liars and apparently incompetent. For the past year the truck was taken to the dealership 10 times. Every time it is the same, a cheap, quick fix less than 300 euro. Until I drive home to play my new favorite game. I call the game, "What the hell is wrong with my Freelander, now?"
Like I said, I drive around with a driver side window permanently in the up position thanks to the dealership breaking the regulator while repair the severely corroded master lock which controls all the other locks and wasted my day trying to figure out how to rescue my lunch from the Land Rover fortress. Also, the TC light and downhill descent light are permanently lit on my dashboard. The level of coolant drops suddenly every few weeks. I can't stand the service I receive at the dealership and would rather drive the truck till it drops. Please, if anyone you know is thinking of purchasing a Land Rover, strike them. Also, was anyone else aware of the safety recalls, b/c I was never notified.

#108 of 295 Re: How many of you have a problem with the Freelander? [thewolfes] by muwarrr90

Jun 06, 2007 (12:21 pm)

Replying to: thewolfes (Jul 21, 2006 2:57 pm)
I own a 2002 Freelander SE. Unfortunately.
 
Outside of the service issue, I've really liked this car. It has many positive attributes but the many problems that have cropped up have finally driven me to decide I must dump it soon.
 
The car is slightly more than 5 years old and has 51,000 miles on it. In that time I've had the following repairs:
 
Cracked coolant reservoir replaced.
 
Radiator replaced due to pin hole leak.
 
Coolant hose replaced after failing while driving.
 
Sun roof replaced.
 
Window regulator replaced.
 
Front brake pads (twice).
 
Battery replaced.
 
Starter replaced.
 
and now the killer....
 
at 51,000 miles the "Service engine soon" light came on one morning. After a few blocks, the engine temperature spiked. Took it into the dealer and was told that a cylinder sleeve had shifted, dumping the coolant into the engine. As a result the engine must be completely replaced. $5600.
 
I was completely shocked. Then I did some poking around on the internet and discovered that this was a widespread problem that Land Rover refuses to address, and then I got just plain angry.
 
As much as I've enjoyed my Freelander at times, I will probably be parting with it soon for something that I can have more confidence in. All I know for sure about what will replace it is this....It won't be a Land Rover.

#109 of 295 Re: How many of you have a problem with the Freelander? [thewolfes] by freelander1

Jul 20, 2007 (1:20 am)

Replying to: thewolfes (Jul 21, 2006 2:57 pm)
Freelanders are crap. I have a 2003 and it had the same coolant problem. Luckily the engine hasn't gone out because i have no warranty. So I'm getting rid of it as soon as i can. Thanks to all who posted their story. Now that i've heard what goes on with these vehicles I can make a decision on getting rid of it. My shop told me that the airflow meter and motorized inlet manifold are not working correctly when I brought it in because the "service engine soon" light came on although it was apparently running fine. So they want me to replace those and charge me 1,500 dollars. But I was thinking; if the air flow meter didn't work than why is the car running at all? I am no expert, but I think that its just a scam that the shop wants to replace those items. Does anybody know?

#110 of 295 Group lawsuit opportunity - Engine factory default on Freelander by illusions66

Aug 01, 2007 (4:51 pm)

Replying to: 2003g4 (Jun 01, 2007 12:28 pm)
2003 Freelander just out of warranty period: the coolant keeps disappearing and does not leak. I had the car dealer check twice and say that "the cylinders are 'dropping' and burn out the coolant in the space left on top. There is nothing to do, except change the engine, whose manufacturer (by the way) has gone out of business."
Conclusion: LandRover KNOWS about this issue and denies Factory Default. But obviously looking at all the postings, we are not an exception!!! Any lawyer bought a Freelander and willing to help???

#111 of 295 Re: Group lawsuit opportunity - Engine factory default on Freelander [illus by wally10

Aug 05, 2007 (5:43 pm)

Replying to: illusions66 (Aug 01, 2007 4:51 pm)
My 2005 Freelander also had all of its coolant vanish (it was fully serviced for 26K miles in June) with no apparent leak anywhere. Land Rover repaired it Monday and said it was a crack in the coolant hose, no problem. I was doubtful since prior to taking it in we filled it up and drove it and watched the level drop (and again, no coolant in the garage or driveway) On Wednesday, while driving the car, it died on me. All the dash indicator lights went on and it simply failed on the road. Although I speculated that the coolant had somehow leaked into another area of the engine, etc..the service manager at the dealer said it was coincidental that the two problems occurred within a day of each other, the alternator just died. It was replaced under warranty.
 
I traded it in the following Friday. The Freelander had been in the shop for a variety of warranty repairs 5 times since January. This was my second LandRover. I owned a 1998 Discovery that was relatively trouble free for 7 years. There is no comparison between these two vehicles.
 
Land Rover would not buy the car back under any circumstances...except a trade in for an LR2 or Range Rover. I had to PAY another new car dealer $7K (representing the difference between what I owed on my loan and the value of the car) just to take the Freelander on a trade. This with 22 months remaining on the warranty. Suffice it to say, my new car is Japanese.

#112 of 295 Re: Group lawsuit opportunity - Engine factory default on Freelander [illus [wally10] by ellieguns

Aug 05, 2007 (7:14 pm)

Replying to: wally10 (Aug 05, 2007 5:43 pm)
I did the same thing. I traded a 2003 landrover after fighting with LR. same problems. I was planning on keeping that car for a long time. after all the problems. I could not take it. I bought japanese.

#113 of 295 Re: How many of you have a problem with the Freelander? [hanzel] by lr02owner

Aug 09, 2007 (10:12 pm)

Replying to: hanzel (Jun 03, 2007 10:52 am)
I know some time has passed since you posted this, but can you tell me if you ever got anywhere with the class action suit? My Freelander is shot and it only has 54k miles. Any advise will do. Thanks!!

#114 of 295 Re: How many of you have a problem with the Freelander? [lr02owner] by landroverlemon

Aug 10, 2007 (7:41 am)

Replying to: lr02owner (Aug 09, 2007 10:12 pm)
My Freelander is shot with less than 52,000 miles on it...I have not heard anymore on the class action....anyone have anymore information?

#115 of 295 Re: How many of you have a problem with the Freelander? [lr02owner] by ellieguns

Aug 11, 2007 (11:10 pm)

Replying to: lr02owner (Aug 09, 2007 10:12 pm)
I did not do one. I put my name on some list from Bridget, and heard nothing. If you live in the Chicago area let me know. I have a friend that is a class action attorney.

#116 of 295 Re: How many of you have a problem with the Freelander? [ellieguns] by lr02owner

Aug 16, 2007 (9:19 pm)

Replying to: ellieguns (Aug 11, 2007 11:10 pm)
I actally live in the state of Washington. Had to pay 5100.00 to get at new tranny, and two weeks later my transfer case was shot! So I have been with out a car for almost a month! The only nice thing is that I have an LR3 as loaner...and at least I can count on that! Reading on...it looks like I can expect more!

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