2004 Land Rover Freelander vs 2004 Volvo XC90
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 | 2004 Land Rover Freelander | 2004 Volvo XC90 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 69 | 462 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 34 | 222 |
| Investigations | 1 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17 | 16–19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 55,000 mi | 86,802 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Land Rover Freelander | Volvo XC90 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 8 | 158 |
| Power Train | 9 | 145 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 52 | 24 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 40 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 32 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 0 | 34 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 31 |
| Engine | 3 | 28 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Overheating | 15 | 0 |
| Stalling | 10 | 36 |
| Check engine light | 7 | 17 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 25 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 25 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 13 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 13 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 7 |
2004 Land Rover Freelander
2004 Volvo XC90
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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.