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279 messages, Last post on Sep 30, 2009 at 11:09 AM
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Replying to: hreville (Apr 10, 2007 11:44 am) Is there any new news about a class action law suit? I will join one if there is one filed. I am actually going to Carmax today to see if they will buy my 2002 Freelander for anything reasonable. I don't drive it anymore since getting the engine replaced among all of the other repairs for fear of the replacement engine going out and the thing being worth nothing at all. Anyone having any luck selling to Carmax? Kim |
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| I took my 2004 Freelander in for a parking light problem and was told there is a recall on the fuel pump. You should contact your dealer since it doesn't seem that Land Rover is sending out any notices on this. | |
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Replying to: jax290 (Jan 29, 2009 10:01 pm) Thanks C Dear Freelander owner, please take a few minutes to fill out this questionnaire. In an effort to compile evidence based on owning a freelander and your experience. What year did you purchase your Freelander What year was your Freelander Did you purchase your Freelander from a Land Rover dealership? If you did Purchase your Freelander from a Land Rover dealership what was the location? How many miles were on your Freelander, at the time of purchase? Did you lease your Freelander? What was the purchase price on your freelander? Was your Freelander under the original factory warranty, when purchased? Who financed you Freelander? PROBLEMS MILEAGE COVERED BY WARRANTY Timing belt Brakes Transmission head gasket coolant leaking brake light head light brake light switch Did you purchase an extended warranty thru another company? If yes, which comapny. Did you contact land Rover North America Number of times your vehicle was taken to the LR dealership, due to engine light coming on? Do you have documented proof of the times your car was at the dealership? Did they fix the problem on the first visit? If not how many visits? Did you contact the NHTSA? Did you replace the engine in your Freelander? If yes, what was the mileage? what was the dollar amount quoted to you to repair the engine? Was your Freelander under original factory Warranty? How long did you have to wait for an engine? Did they provide you with a rental car?
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Replying to: driver68 (Mar 09, 2009 3:39 pm) Good luck. 
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| I would love to check the transmission fluid myself however I am unable to find the transmission dip stick. I am also unable to find the cap I would remove to put more transmission fluid in should I need it. Any advice? | |
| Hello - I recently noticed a fluttering noise coming from the engine compartment while at idle, but even more so when accelerating. The Land Rover dealership assessed the issue and diagnosed the problem being with the upper intake manifold being internally worn and that my vehicle needs an upper intake manifold plenum. The quote to fix the issue was $1900, which seems extremely high to me. Has anyone had any experience with this? Do you think a qualified mechanic could fix the problem for less? Thanks so much! | |
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Replying to: smithspeech (Feb 04, 2009 9:24 pm) |
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Sorry to hear about your car problem - I actually had my mechanic (who I've known for 10 years) tell me to have that checked out 2 years ago. I never did, then a coolant problem began that lasted for a year because of no resolution. Then my engine blew. I called an atty who got LR North America to buy back my car. These cars are problematic. Whether you bought it new or used, if you took it into the dealer for repairs while it was still under warranty and there are issues that were repaired more than once, the car is considered a lemon. I can probably teach classes on Lemon Law at this point...  Good luck with your car.
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Replying to: tacoma_jim (Apr 10, 2007 10:53 am) I felt the same way you did until my warranty expired last August (at 50k miles) and not even 2k miles after that the rear differential had to be fixed. I've had it in the shop more times in the last 6 months than I ever had it in there for the 4.5 years I've had it now. I have a 2004 SE with just over 59K miles now and the service engine light has been on for 2 weeks. I need to take it in but I'm scared of what the "problem" will be this time. I'm just counting down the days to build up enough money for a down payment on another car to trade this is before the engine goes (as seems to be the case with our trusty Landy's). I wanted to keep this truck for a long time... but the maintenance costs are just way too expensive! I hope yours stays good and trusty. They are very nice trucks other wise! ~cw
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This is so frustrating reading all of this. I too have the coolant leak, now it is a major coolant leak. I was told by LR Bedford that it wasn't headgasket that it is most likely a hose. My ex-husband is a master Subaru mechanic and is currently trying to fix it. I need to fix it so I can trade the piece of crap in. I can't afford to take it to the dealership because it will drain me. I was told that there is now a fuel pump recall out for all of you who might be experiencing fueling issues. I owe more than what its worth and I can't imagine any dealership wanting to take it as a trade after reading these forums!
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