Three problems related to manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe have been reported for the 2004 Land Rover Freelander. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Land Rover Freelander based on all problems reported for the 2004 Freelander.
Bought the car new in 2004. In less than 4 years the service engine soon light came on over 8 times resulting in 5 vis motor replacements, 2 oxygen sensor replacements and one replacement of the entire intake manifold. In addition the battery had to be replaced twice because it was "swollen and cracked" and the rear window regulator was replaced because the rear window fell and would not come back up. Luckily it did not break and injure anyone when it fell. Coolant level was also "always low. " system was pressure tested and no leaks were found but I was concerned about a possible defective head gasket.
During high speeds (55-70 mph) car would down shift into low gear for no reason. Check engine light would come on shortly after and car ran rough. On one occasion while pulling out onto a highway the car would not accelerate. Brakes replaced at approx. 11k miles. All recommended service was done on time according to the passport schedule. Stopped to get gas and car would not start. Had to get car towed 40 miles and take a taxi home. I went to arbitration with lrna and I got a 2005 replacement. See my 2nd post about this truck - engine is shot- head gasket broken, thermostat shot, breaks at 25k miles, cracked manifold, cracked engine hoses.
2002, Land Rover, Freelander, leaks motor oil through the rear main engine seal, coating the entire underside of the vehicle. When vehicle is in use the heated oil emits a strong smell of burning motor oil from the exhaust system heat. The defect was blatantly ignored during maintenance at dealership October 4, 2004.