2002 Jeep Wrangler vs 2002 Land Rover Freelander
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2002 Jeep Wrangler | 2002 Land Rover Freelander |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 108 | 226 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 43 | 32 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 15 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 14–17 | 17 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 60,585 mi | 60,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Jeep Wrangler | Land Rover Freelander |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 121 |
| Power Train | 14 | 83 |
| Structure | 26 | 8 |
| Electrical System | 7 | 26 |
| Visibility | 3 | 27 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 23 |
| Suspension | 19 | 2 |
| Steering | 10 | 9 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 23 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 11 | 8 |
| Stalling | 6 | 18 |
| Overheating | 0 | 54 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 13 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 10 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 5 |
2002 Jeep Wrangler
2002 Land Rover Freelander
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.