2002 Land Rover Freelander exterior lighting problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2002 Land Rover Freelander — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The brake lights sometimes work and sometimes do not work (cited in 2 incidents by the police). All parts are fine (by check-up of a repair workshop), and no repair can be possibly done. Probably, the height of the brake lights above the ground is too low, so that it is sometimes too damp or wet…”
filed Jan 25, 2014
“Engine issues. Replaced vacuum hose to 6th cylinder. Also, the timing belt is making noise and the mechanic has advised I will need a new engine. The car only has 68,850 miles. Also, have repaired the brakes on five occasions and they still squeak. Had to repair the window regulator. The srs light…”
filed Mar 2, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE BRAKE LIGHTS MAY REMAIN ILLUMINATED EVEN WHEN THE…Campaign 07V041000 · Feb 9, 2007
Exterior Lighting problems in other Freelander years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Freelander | 2 | 3% |
| 2003 Freelander | 10 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Land Rover Freelander
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.