2001 Land Rover Freelander Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Freelander years
- Not enough data 5th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Land Rover Freelander. That ranks 5th out of 6 Freelander model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 26,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Land Rover Freelander problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 67% | 26,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 33% | 20,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Land Rover Freelander recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Land Rover Freelander.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Coolant system issues resulting in engine malfunction / possible failure. *cn
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor. *ak
2001 freelander......17000miles left rotor started grinding replaced both rotor pads......drums were fine. *ak
Other Land Rover Freelander years
← 2000 Freelander · 2002 Freelander →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Freelander | 16 | 3 |
| 2004 Freelander | 69 | 3 |
| 2003 Freelander | 140 | 5 |
| 2002 Freelander | 226 | 3 |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 Freelander | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Land Rover Freelander?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Land Rover Freelander?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 Land Rover Freelander a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Freelander model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.