Freelander Faults poll

It now appears that the rear chassis is cracked...y'know that captivated nut thing on the O/S rear

Tony

Just cut four squares of thick rubber cut out a hole in the centre of each to make a washer. Loosen all the bolts off then put it up on ramps (not sure axle stands will do.)
Remove each bolt in turn and insert rubber washer between chassis and subframe. It is pretty impressive, the noise goes away along with lots of other noise from the back end. I did mine two years ago and its had three MOTs since, no problem.

Yea mine pops side lights and panel lights pretty often.

But hey! its done 179K and I should expect problems!

2001 Td4 Auto

Total gearbox meltdown
IRD disintegration
rear and passenger side window electrics failed
De-lamination of all intercooler hoses
Both fuel pumps failed around 110,000Km
Water pump
Thermostat
Every water leak known to mankind
Electrical fault that cuts engine when blinker/indicator used - this has happened 3 times, something to do with the key (apparently) replaced twice under warranty and wife hits the key barrel with shoe now every time it faults - doesn't want to spend $800 to fix. The second one - there was a fire under the dashboard.

A colleague also had a Freo (first model diesel before Td4). IRD went, $7000 fix. Steering issues, electrical issues.

Recommendation - get a VW or a Mazda. The go 100s of 1000s of Kms without problems based on my experience.

you dont reli fill peopel with confidence on this poll

My IRD RHS oil seal has now gone. Also the main engine oil seal between it and the auto box has started leaking. v6 auto 2001. Only just replaced the air con clutch bearings today. All premature failures.

well, so far blown turbo hose, window winder mechanism shredded itself, interior lights dont work from switch, and fuel pump sometimes doesn't.

But its fairty old so not too unhappy.

Northern Irelander said:

just an in-house poll on the most common Freelander 1 problems,

Please vote and try to explain any of your FL faults and problems in a post below.

Please try to keep the problem to a fault or premature failure rather than wear and tear.

Thanks

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im losin water no leaks head gasket ok any ideas plus steam comin from engine i think bottom of engine

my mrs owned a 2001 td4 a couple of years ago, biggest load of rubbish ive ever owned, i had it 12 months glad to see the back of it.

front window regulator £200
air flow meter £250
fuel pump in tank £325
fuel pump next to diesel filter £300
viscous coupling £300
rear axle bush £25

i have owned a 300 tdi disco and a 200 tdi defender for best part of ten years, and the both of them have not cost me as much as that freelander cost in 12 months












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I've had my Freelander now for 14 months and am already on my third fule pump? Well will be when they fit it on Monday. Went again today

Not sure how this poll works but the maths don't add up :scratching_chin:

ive got a 2004 SE TD4, bought with 7000 miles on clock, no problems until 55000 last year when the engine management light came on and found the turbo wastegate had seized, new turbo and 1304 quid later and it seems ok, tyre problem also with flat spots so had to buy brand new for front otherwise you got shook to death...

Autobox main piston cracked
autobox solenoids replaced
injector stuck in head new injectors and cylinder head
new airmass meter

=total cost of £3500 for a £6000 car 2 years ago

Im just getting over it now

all happened within 6mnths!!!!!!

2001 auto TD4

V-6 US

Bad engine
blown tranny
2 bad ECU's
3 CV joints
Bad rear axle/drive unit
2 bad heater cores
wiring issue
bad rear window servo

Isn't SOMEONE out there ever going to start a class-action case on this piece of crap?

T.

Daveste said:

im losin water no leaks head gasket ok any ideas plus steam comin from engine i think bottom of engine

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Start a thread on the topic, this poll is only for listing faults or a quick diagnosis that can be posted from another member.

SpongeBob said:

2001 TD4
Break pads last < 12k miles

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Just been looking through this poll and found that comment......

My 2004 TD4 Commercial (with about 700kg in the back) is on its first and original set of pads at 36,000 with another 4 or 5k left in them yet.

You been going to track days with your hippo?

Steve

Freelander GS 4 Door Auto (2001)

Starter Motor
Indicator Bulb
HDC trouble
Dashboard lighting up like a xmas tree

Only had it for 4 weeks!!!

180K miles an dthe first propshaft problems the UJ onfront of the VCU is worn out. Will take the prop off and get round to it eventually.

Oh Yea and the central locking don't work on the drivers door suddenly.

2000 V6 ES

Has been awsome until 53000 miles and now..

IDU has died
3 amigos due to faulty front left sensor
and now, it's a front wheel drive V6. Removed the rear prop due to IDU & VCU faults, Bugger, Just when it starts snowing...

Freelander 1800 Millenium

Bought at 36K, now at 71K. So in 35k have had:

x2 drivers door window regulators
Replacement engine (head gasket and dropped liners)
Sun roof tilt & slide mechanism - left side broke - still not fixed!!
Other odds and sods replaced at the stealers