Model year
2003 Land Rover Freelander
NHTSA lists 5 recalls and 140 complaints for the 2003 Land Rover Freelander (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING (41), ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE (27), ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM (23). NHTSA lists 3 investigations. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 17 mpg combined (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,950, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
Recalls
07V041000 · Feb 9, 2007
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE BRAKE LIGHTS MAY REMAIN ILLUMINATED EVEN WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS NOT DEPRESSED. HILL DESCENT CONTROL (HDC), TRACTION CONTROL (TC) AND CRUISE CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS MAY ALSO BE ILLUMINATED.
05V300000 · Jun 28, 2005
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ON CERTAIN FIVE DOOR SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, IT IS POSSIBLE TO OPERATE THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE TO OPEN THE DOOR WHEN THE CHILD SAFETY LEVER IS IN THE "ON" POSITION.
04V489000 · Oct 7, 2004
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AN INCORRECT WELD NUT WAS INSTALLED. LACK OF THIS BOLT COULD EVENTUALLY CAUSE THE SUBFRAME TO CRACK OR BECOME DEFORMED.
04V347000 · Jul 12, 2004
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." DURING TESTING, THE FREE MOTION HEAD FORM REGISTERED A MEASUREMENT MARGINALLY ABOVE THE PERMITTED 1000 HEAD IMPACT…
04V207000 · May 5, 2004
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE CHILD DOOR LOCK ON THE LEFT HAND REAR DOOR CAN BECOME DISENGAGED.
Complaints
140 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 6, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA05016 | BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILURE · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH | Oct 14, 2005 | Feb 22, 2007 |
| PE07036 | FUEL PUMP FAILURE · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | Jul 17, 2007 | Dec 10, 2007 |
| EA07018 | FUEL PUMP FAILURE - STALL · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | Dec 7, 2007 | Dec 22, 2008 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freelander 3 Door · 2.5L · Automatic 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 19 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| Freelander 5 Door · 2.5L · Automatic 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 19 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2003 Land Rover Freelander at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.