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2002 Land Rover Freelander recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2002 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component3
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
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| Exterior lighting | 1 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
Safety recalls3
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Feb 9, 200707V041000 | Exterior lighting: brake lights switchFAILURE TO PROVIDE THE PROPER SIGNAL WHEN BRAKING COULD LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. DetailsHide details for campaign 07V041000
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| Jun 28, 200505V300000 | Latches/locks/linkages: doors latchTHE OCCUPANT MAY OPEN THE DOOR INADVERTENTLY WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION AND FALL OUT INTO THE TRAFFIC, PERSONAL INJURIES COULD OCCUR. DetailsHide details for campaign 05V300000
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| Jul 12, 200404V347000 | Structure: body roof and pillarsIN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY TO OCCUPANTS MAY OCCUR. DetailsHide details for campaign 04V347000
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Owner complaints by component226
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 121 | 54 |
| Power train | 83 | 37 |
| Visibility | 27 | 12 |
| Electrical system | 26 | 12 |
| Service brakes | 25 | 11 |
| Hydraulic | 23 | 10 |
| Equipment | 18 | 8 |
| Exterior lighting | 13 | 6 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 11 | 5 |
| Engine | 9 | 4 |
| Steering | 9 | 4 |
| Fuel system | 9 | 4 |
| Gasoline | 8 | 4 |
| Structure | 8 | 4 |
| Vehicle speed control | 7 | 3 |
12 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Power train
“I just purchased the vehicle from a gentleman. He had purchased the vehicle two years ago at 88,000 miles, and started having trouble with the transmission about two months ago.”
- Power train
“What is to say that has not already been said about this nightmare! I have replaced everything on this car: power steering system, engine manifold, coolant reservoir, water pump, radiator, brakes 2x, camshaft and…”
- Exterior lighting
“The brake lights sometimes work and sometimes do not work (cited in 2 incidents by the police). All parts are fine (by check-up of a repair workshop), and no repair can be possibly done.”
Other Land Rover Freelander model years
- 20053 recalls16 complaints
- 20043 recalls69 complaints
- 20035 recalls140 complaints
- 20023 recalls226 complaints
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- 2008 LR21 recall85 complaints
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2002 Land Rover Freelander recall questions
How many recalls does the 2002 Land Rover Freelander have?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2002 Land Rover Freelander. The most recent, 07V041000 (reported February 9, 2007), concerns exterior lighting. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2002 Land Rover Freelander?
Engine and engine cooling is the most-reported component, named in 121 complaints out of 226 filed with NHTSA (54%). Across all complaints, owners reported 4 crashs and 4 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2002 Land Rover Freelander?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Land Rover recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Land Rover dealer.
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