2005 Land Rover Freelander Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Freelander years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 4th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Land Rover Freelander. That ranks 4th out of 6 Freelander model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (9 complaints, 56%), typically at around 52,400 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 16owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 9 | 56% | 52,400 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 19% | 54,401 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 19% | 81,350 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 13% | 105,050 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 13% | 105,050 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 6% | 134,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 6% | 134,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Land Rover Freelander recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
Problem: 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.
Risk: Failure to provide the proper signal when braking could lead to a crash without warning.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the brake lamp operation and where required, adjust and/or replace the brake light switches with new switches of the same design until a newly designed brake lamp switch is available in may 2007. Owners will then be re-notified to bring their vehicles in for the new brake light switch. An interim letter for the initial inspection was mailed on march 26, 2007. The second letter for replacement of the switches was mailed beginning july 30, 2007. Owners may contact land rover at 1-80-637-6837.
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Problem: 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.
Risk: The occupant may open the door inadvertently while the vehicle is in motion and fall out into the traffic, personal injuries could occur.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the latch assembly. The recall began on september 8, 2005. Owners should contact land rover at 1-800-637-6837.
Air bags
Problem: Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, 'occupant crash protection.' the deflector panel contained in the passenger side air bag module may not have been built to specification.
Risk: Damage to the air bag may occur that could allow the release of a fragment of the deflector panel into the passenger compartment, injuring the seat occupant.
Fix: Dealers have replaced the passenger air bag modules in all the affected vehicles.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Brake light switch failure (EA05016) — opened Oct 14, 2005, closed Feb 22, 2007, led to recall 07V041000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Hard shift 1st and 2nd gears and major power loss cannot exceed 35mph dudley while driving in the city it wouldn't excel
We bought a vehicle from justin harris. The ad on craigslist list didnt mention anything abt the engine it only said it needed a battery & the key programmed. Come to find out the engine was completely seized. He has our money & the car. He refuses to return any calls or text messages.
I purchased my car in 2011 from a county auction. I've spent almost $8,000 on engine and electrical issues since i've bought it. Had a new timing belt, spark plugs and ignition coils installed on 02/02/2015, but now my car stalls and i have great difficulty picking up speed, even when driving on…
My brake lights don't come on took my car to the landrover dealer and they told me they where not going to check my car i explained that their was a recall on brake lights and tom was very nasty telling it was not for my car but. I have read the recall and i tried to get him too look it up and he…
Was driving down the road during hurricane sandy and the car shifts (or lags) into extremely low gear, maybe 5-10 mph. The service engine, service engine soon, and other lights on dash came on and vehicle was lurching. Once i able move to the side of the road, i am able to turn the vehicle off…
Other Land Rover Freelander years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 16 | 3 |
| 2004 Freelander | 69 | 3 |
| 2003 Freelander | 140 | 5 |
| 2002 Freelander | 226 | 3 |
| 2001 Freelander | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 Freelander | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Land Rover Freelander?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, power train, unknown or other problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 9 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Land Rover Freelander?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 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 2005 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.