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#15 of 145 Re: 2002 Freelander [darriaga] by martman99

Jun 28, 2008 (12:29 pm)

Replying to: darriaga (Jun 28, 2008 11:19 am)
GET RID OF IT NOW!!!!!!!!!!!! I can't speak for your daughter's recent purchase, but this car was an absolute nightmare after 50K miles. Window Regulators, Heater Core replacement, electrical issues, workmanship issues, manifold issues, head gasket issues, cooling system issues (tied into the head gasket problem) and had to replace the trans ($4,000.00 - Past warranty) at about 70K. Bought it new and just paid it off (01/2008) and had to unload it for a mere $3500 or we would have had to replace the engine for $7,000.00. How many miles on this car? I don;t want to rain on her parade, but, she better start banking away some money or hope she got a powertrain and engine warranty with the deal. It is a nice riding vehicle and feels very safe. It was very unfortunate all these problems arose after we bought it and came to light over the five (5) years we owned it. Will NEVER buy another Land Rover product even though Tata Motors bought the company. Good Luck

#16 of 145 Re: 2002 Freelander by sripley

Jun 28, 2008 (1:10 pm)

Replying to: martman99 (Jun 28, 2008 12:29 pm)
Martman is absolutely correct. think of every cent you waste on trying to repair a car that absolutely will end up not functioning as money you could be spending now on getting another vehicle. There is no way of repairing these vehicles and the inherent flaws in design, etc. Learn from the mistakes we all have made, dont waste money trying to fix something that will inevitably not work. Sell it, trade it, whatever you can do to get rid of it, as quickly as possible. Even a mechanic at my nearest Land Rover Dealership told me to trade it in as fast as possible, before the car died.

#17 of 145 Re: 2002 Freelander Severe Nightmare!!! [nofreelander] by calidrive2

Jul 20, 2008 (10:04 pm)

Replying to: nofreelander (Sep 19, 2007 5:42 pm)
I noticed a 9/2007 email that asked for info on a class action lawsuit going on in CA....is there one in play? And please share the information as I too am going through an ordeal with Land Rover on a Freelander that has been serviced by them since purchase in 02. At only 51,000 miles (6 yrs) and 2 1/2 months after they 'fixed' the issue...they are telling me I need a new motor for 7300k. It seems this is a common problem with the Freelanders and makes me wonder why this has not yet become a 'recall' issue.
Any information is greatly appreciated!

#18 of 145 Re: 2002 Freelander Severe Nightmare!!! [calidrive2] by teriw

Aug 21, 2008 (3:58 pm)

Replying to: calidrive2 (Jul 20, 2008 10:04 pm)
Did you ever get a reply about a class action for Freelander defective engine?
I bought a 2003 Freelander last spring and two days later the check engine light soon came on. It was taken to the dealership and they said it check out fine and the light never came on for them. Two weeks later the same thing happened again. Finally they replaced a coil pack. Two days later it happened again. Same coil pack. Then one month later it ran hot and something was replaced then. This dealership is 60 miles away. I took it to a mechanic friend and he replaced the the head that the coil pack kept going bad and the car did well for the next several months and then the valves started clicking. Changed oil and used Lucas oil. Sound disappeared for two weeks. Started back everytime it was cranked. The one night my 16 year old daughter (whom the car was purchased for) got in it after her summer job at the local ball stadium at midnight and it wouldn't crank. Had it towed once again to a local mechanic and he tells me that ONE of the timing belts broke and warped the cam and I needed a new engine. Just like most of the postings on this site, I still owe for the car and am looking at thousands to repair it once again. I can't sell it for what I owe. I would be most interested in any class suit that may help or recommendations as to what to do. They are currently searching for a replacement engine. But if the engines were faulty then I am looking at the same problems happening again. This is and has been a nightmare from day one on what I had always heard was a good car to have. Please help...

#20 of 145 Freelander nightmare over by dkershaw

Oct 18, 2008 (8:38 pm)

I wish I would have read these stories before I purchased a 2003 Freelander for my son. Five months and 10 gallons of coolant later the engine went with 79900, just like every one said.... lots of coolant and lots of $$$$. The dealer where I bought the car for $8,000. ( not Landrover) gave my $3600 on a trade. lost about $4500 0n the deal but was happy to hand him the keys.... If you have one Sell it NOW !!!!!

#22 of 145 Re: Freelander nightmare over [dkershaw] by Chadland

Dec 02, 2008 (11:22 am)

Replying to: dkershaw (Oct 18, 2008 8:38 pm)
I have a 2002 Land Rover Freelander. Last Wednesday, my windshield cracked when I put on the defroster and the a/c at the same time. My brake lights don't work and my sunroof and rear passenger window do not operate, as well. Not to mention, I can smell coolant every time I put the air on. All these problems came to light right after my warranty expired. Is there an advocacy group or someone in the Better Business Bureau that can do something about this?

#23 of 145 Re: Freelander nightmare over [Chadland] by sripley

Dec 02, 2008 (1:34 pm)

Replying to: Chadland (Dec 02, 2008 11:22 am)
We have been filing complaints at the National Highway Traffic Safety Admin, it would who sold you the vehicle that you would want to see if they violated any lemon laws when they sold a knowingly defective vehicle.
 
I would not recommend making the repairs as based on what you said you have
the following issues/costs:
- Coolant Leak is part of the Head Gasket Failure issue, so new engine for $7000
- Sunroof & Rear Window Regulator cost $700 & $450
- Brake Light (could be the brake light switch which was the only recalled
part on the vehicle--- No charge if is that any dealer will do that).
 
Just is not a vehicle you want to keep, see if you can somehow get it back to
who sold it to you.

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