2002 Land Rover Freelander vs 2002 Volvo V70XC
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2002 Land Rover Freelander | 2002 Volvo V70XC |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 226 | 27 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 32 | 37 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17 | 20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 60,000 mi | 99,001 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Land Rover Freelander | Volvo V70XC |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 121 | 2 |
| Power Train | 83 | 12 |
| Visibility | 27 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 26 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 23 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 13 | 2 |
| Equipment | 11 | 1 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 11 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Overheating | 54 | 0 |
| Stalling | 18 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 13 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 10 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 8 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 0 |
2002 Land Rover Freelander
2002 Volvo V70XC
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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.