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Land Rover Freelander repairs by problem area

Engine (35%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (16%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (4%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (32%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (4%)

Chart based on 69 repairs.
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Land Rover Freelander engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (9%)

$1000 - $2499 (22%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (26%)

< $100 (30%)

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Chart based on 23 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2011 Land Rover Freelander 4dr SUV

turbocharged 150hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

103540 mi

A $1626
The key docking unit and the keys themselves needed replacing. The key docking unit is 'a superfluous weak spot' - I think the last run of Freelander2s/FL2s had a simpler, more reliable proximity key. Earlier models had an unnecessarily complex unit that you poked a bulky fob into the dash and then pressed a button to start. Tuggeranong Auto Electrics - long-term friends and highly recommended! - undoubtedly undercharged me - replacing the unit (genuine part) and trying to get the aftermarket keys to operate as they should. Ultimately that part of the job was done by Canberra Car Keys - also recommended! It's been the only expensive repair for this car, which has been super-reliable. Dropped and broken key-fobs undoubtedly didn't help. Next unit may last longer than the original - which lasted ten years. But where keys go wrong in 'modern' cars - it's never cheap. 

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2009 Land Rover Freelander 4dr SUV

turbocharged 160hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

102900 mi

£1127
Engine fault flagged initially. Tech could not identify why. Cleared fault indication. Then quickly became almost undriveable. I nursed it back to the dealer. Computer download identified EGR valve & Oxy sensor. EGR valve & Oxy (Lambda) sensor replaced 

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2008 Land Rover Freelander 4dr SUV

turbocharged 160hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

70000 mi

£210
Replaced faulty fuel sender 
148000 mi

£113
Motorised valve in air intake failed 
165000 mi

£155
Turbo intercooler 2" split in seam. MIL light on, less power, increased fuel consumption, but continued to work for a week until I had the chance to replace faulty unit. 
108000 mi

£100
Intake pipe for turbo boost was split causing the engine to lose power under anything more than very gentle acceleration 

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2007 Land Rover Freelander

Engine not specified

40000 mi Vibration felt from 1500 to 2000 rpm. Not replicated by Regional Technical Manager. Arranging for accompanied drive to demonstrate the problem. 
118000 mi

€1600
I had to change clutch  also turbocharger were the actuator was faulty. 
120280 mi

€300
Fuel injector leak on a beck flow line O ring. 

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2004 Land Rover Freelander 4dr SUV

174-horsepower 2.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

62 mi Faults on the engine induction system causing engine to fire on 4 cylinders only 
620 mi Continued failures on induction system 
37200 mi ECU cabling rupture - O2 sensor - caused car to stop completely... towed. 
48360 mi Induction manifold finaly replaced under warranty 

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2003 Land Rover Freelander 2dr SUV

174-horsepower 2.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

31000 mi new engine 
31620 mi new engine 

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2002 Land Rover Freelander 4dr SUV

174-horsepower 2.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

64480 mi

C $1800
radiator leak 
72540 mi

C $2890
time belt change 
74400 mi

C $750
cooler leak 
76260 mi

C $650
Check engine light was on. two engine vault malfunction. 
85560 mi

C $640
Replaced head gaskets, cam sensor 
67000 mi

US $4500
Blown head gasket, had to replace the motor as the head was warped beyond repair 
69440 mi

$1900
Low pressure underbonnet fuel pump replaced. Note(this car is a Diesel TD4 BMW sourced Diesel ) 
75640 mi

$250
Low pressure in tank fuel pump replaced under used car warranty(excess$250) 

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