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Re: How many of you have a problem with the Freelander? [thewolfes] by dsjeffrey
Feb 15, 2007 (4:04 pm)
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Replying to: thewolfes (Jul 21, 2006 1:57 pm)

I guess i am just starting. I have an 03 Land Rover Freelander SE3. Unfortunately the lease I guess I am just starting. I have an 03 Land Rover Freelander SE3. Unfortunately the lease was up and my wife loved the car so we bought it. That is when the troubles began. It was towed in 12/9/06 for a burst hose. I have complained each time it has been in of "hot smelling." The only time that complaint is listed is a service on 6/04. I guess they finally found that one. I went in to pick up the car after replacing cooling hoses, Thermostat, coolant expansion tank and something done to the top end of the motor (not listed on the R.O.). When the car started it had a loud knocking sound. Back in the shop again.
I finally got the car back with a rebuilt motor under warranty 1/12/07. I Had it towed back in 2 hours later with coolant dripping out. I picked it up Friday only to return it again Saturday with coolant still leaking. It doesn't leak coolant anymore. However the new motor feels like a 4 cylinder rather than a 6. It makes a gurgling sound when starting out and feels like it is about to stall at a low idle. The response from Land Rover N.J. was basically that the tech says that it is performing as it should. I have driven this car for three years and know how it feels.
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Re: Freelander. To much problems. [zducer] by tiredoflr
Feb 16, 2007 (1:28 pm)
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Replying to: zducer (Oct 14, 2006 8:29 pm)

Please look at our other freelander site. Mine is in the shop again today. This is 4 times in 2 months.....a total of 32 visits in two years...unreal.....
We are really getting our class action in order. Please pass this on. Email me at landrover_lawsuithotmail.com
I will be meeting with a lawyer soon and we will all be joining in to get what is owed to us.
I was planning on getting rid of my car this weekend, but due to the spewing oil this morning....that's out....
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Re: How many of you have a problem with the Freelander? [jameswingle] by tiredoflr
Feb 16, 2007 (1:33 pm)
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Replying to: jameswingle (Feb 01, 2007 9:13 pm)

They have sent me on my way after installing a strut backward...a faulty steering rack (twice) . Now after about 32 visits my car is in today for the 4th time in 2 months. I had a full transmission replaced....then my bushees failed and caused my car to go into limp mode....but then they blamed the throttle the second time...both times I was on the highway during rush hour traffic and nearly got killed. We are organizing a class action...this is for real. Please email me at landrover_lawsuithotmail.com
We will be doing our best to put together a petition once I solidify counsel. Thank you for passing this on, if you can, and/or participating...we need all the help we can get to hold them responsible for this vehicle.
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Re: How many of you have a problem with the Freelander? [dsjeffrey] by kitten2
Feb 22, 2007 (4:46 am)
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Replying to: dsjeffrey (Feb 15, 2007 4:04 pm)

Hi - I had complaints about a burning rubber smell within months of taken my brand new 2002 home. I mentioned it a every service and they said they couldn't daignosis - it was proabably nothing. I am sure it was soemthing as I have nothing but a headache since and recently had to replace the engine. Please get in touch with landrover_lawsuithotmail.com if you haven't already.
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sick of the bullshit with LR by ellieguns
Feb 23, 2007 (7:42 pm)
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Own a 2003 freelander G4 edition 4500thosand miles was told I need a new engine LR declined my warrenty trying to say I did not have the right maitaince was bull. thet really jerk you around when you are a girl. my husband is talking with them they want 6,600.00 for a new engine there is a cooling system falt. said the oil was like a milk shake the car was just in for ticking sounds in november they did the last oil change at hoffman estates LR I am ready to rent a lemon suit and stand out side with a sign wont honor warrenty do you think there arrest a cops wife? next step lawsuit
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whoa, does anyone out there have a good Freelander except me? by arizonaman
Feb 27, 2007 (6:34 am)
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I just turned 82K and my freelander is going great - however, the messages above freak me abit - are there any more satisfied freelander customers out there?
 
On the other hand, I would not buy one of these used unless I was going to work on it myself, which I would not attempt.
 
I wonder what 'click & clack' think of these trucks?
 
I have been lucky I guess, the 'command shift' is great, the freelander handles great in the snow and off road, and it still looks almost like new, as long as you don't look at the salad-oil dressing and burger king stains on the back seat from my teenagers. (I ahve the front seats covered with waterproof seatcovers).
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Re: sick of the bullshit with LR [ellieguns] by arizonaman
Feb 27, 2007 (6:36 am)
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Replying to: ellieguns (Feb 23, 2007 7:42 pm)

hey ellieguns - I would look at legal options also - don't let them push you around
 
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lawyers by ellieguns
Feb 27, 2007 (8:51 pm)
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yes I am looking into Lawyers. I believe there design on this engine 2.4 liter 24 valve is a recall which would coast them millions. please email me if interested. My lawyer wants me to wait and see what my denial is. I had to get affidavits signed for all of my oil changes. they think someone put regular oil in and not synthetic. If that was the case the oil would not look like a milk shake. the coolant leaked in the engine. they were the last ones to change the oil plus my engine light was on and engine was ticking but ran a check said it was ok
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Re: How many of you have a problem with the Freelander? [thewolfes] by kelesmom
Mar 20, 2007 (11:00 am)
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Replying to: thewolfes (Jul 21, 2006 1:57 pm)

My 2003 Freelander is my 3rd LR, purchasing close to 90k from LR. I had taken it into the shop, still under warranty for the same issue of over heating, 2 times prior to it going out of warranty. The engine, at 61k miles finally crapped out, "blown head gasket"! it was not holding ANY fluids, it was smoking and I took it to the closest auto tech that I could trust. NOT being a LR dealership BECAUSE the closest one is over 1hr away. Due to the fact that a NON LANDROVER took the engine out, and then towed it to the dealership, LR refuses to pay for anything!! I have a car with no engine and no clue of what the heck to do~!
"THANKS FOR YOUR CUSTOMER LOYALTY, LAND ROVER! VERY IMPRESSIVE!!"

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