Car Stall problems of the 2003 Land Rover Freelander

Five problems related to car stall have been reported for the 2003 Land Rover Freelander. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Land Rover Freelander based on all problems reported for the 2003 Freelander.

1 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 03/18/2009

Engine needed to be replaced. Mechanic said that the coolant was going into engine and mixing with the oil causing oil pressure to drop. Also pistons were cracked because engine was running to hot (possible cause). I have numerous problems with this car windows, left passenger door jams up, thermostat needed to be replaced, fuel pump needed to be replaced after car stalled while I was driving, brake lights were malfunctioning dealership said I had replaced wrong bulb on one brake light and that caused malfunction. I found out after shelling out 400 dollars that there was a recall on brakes. I have also had to replace battery the battery twice in the five years I have owned this car. All window motors had to be worked on front right twice.

2 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2007

Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Land Rover Freelander. While driving at any speed the vehicle would stall. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they were unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was told the head gasket needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure continues. The failure mileage was 36,000 and the current mileage was 55,000. The VIN was unavailable. Sm.

3 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 09/21/2006

: the contact stated the vehicle's engine cam bolt backed out causing the motor to blow. The service dealer determined the engine needed to be replaced. The contact expressed this was a vehicle defect and was looking for a recall. Updated 10/17/2006 - the consumer experienced the second failure at 29000 miles, the third failure at 37000. A fourth failure at 49000. The final failure occurred at 64000 and the consumer was advised by Land Rover that the engine was blown and that a remanufactured on could be installed.

4 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 11/18/2004

Cruise control is not working, parking brake light stays on, vehicle stalled out while driving at highway speeds, heater core leaking. Took vehicle into dealership they replaced the leaking heater core, hose camshaft, anti freeze hose.

5 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 07/30/2004

2003 Freelander, will stall or come to a complete stop. Nothing works, no brakes, steering, everything locks up. I was on the freeway going about 75 mph and my vehicle just stalled, this has happened on multiple occasions.




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