2002 Land Rover Freelander reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2002 Land Rover Freelander — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 404
- on record
- Top problem area
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- 72 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 0
- none on record
- Reported harm
- 5 reported crashes · 5 injuries · 10 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#1,302
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Land Rover median
+292
median 112 across 9 Land Rover records
Vs 2000-2004
+151
median 253 complaints in 771 records
Top component share
29%
Engine And Engine Cooling: 119 complaints
What owners report fails — 2002 Land Rover Freelander
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 72
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 52
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE 35
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM 32
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 17
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2002 Land Rover Freelander units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2002 Land Rover Freelander reliable?
NHTSA has 404 consumer complaints on record for the 2002 Land Rover Freelander. The most-reported problem area is power train:automatic transmission (72 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2002 Land Rover Freelander units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Land Rover Freelander?
Owners most often report problems with: power train:automatic transmission (72), engine and engine cooling (52), engine and engine cooling:engine (35), engine and engine cooling:cooling system (32). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2002 Land Rover Freelander?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.