Table 1 shows two common steering related problems of the 2003 Land Rover Freelander.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Steering Linkages problems | |
| Steering Rack And Pinion problems |
Numerous large repairs needed for a 2003 Land Rover Freelander, current mileage approx 79,000 including: new engine oct 2007, new radiator June 2007, new fuel pump may 2007, new thermostat April 2007, internal electrical fault September 2006, cooling system September 2006, broken sway bar April 2006, right rear window replaced February 2006, child safety lock recall November 2005, brake switch failure November 2005, heater core leaking coolant November 2005, coolant bottle replaced November 2005, driver door replaced December 2004, windshield washer broken December 2004.
This vehicle rack & pinion makes a noise every time you turn left. Contacted the dealer and was told that no action will be taken to correct the problem, in fact I was told it will happen to the right later. Contacted the manufacturer direct , they are aware of the problem but it is an engineering defect that the company does not want to correct. I am afraid that I will be stuck with a vehicle that may loose steering control if this part that is rubbing against the other part in this rack & pinion system fails. I wish someone from the NHTSA finds out what exactly is this problem and why it cannot be corrected.