Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2002 Land Rover Defender has 3 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
3
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2007 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | THE ENGINE IN MY 2002 LAND ROVER FREELANDER OVERHEATED AT ABOUT 65K MILES AND MADE IT THE 10 MILES O... |
| Jan 8, 2007 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | I OWN A 2002 FREELANDER WHICH LEAKED COOLANT AND OVERHEATED BECAUSE OF A DEFECTIVE MANIFOLD GASKET. ... |
| Nov 14, 2005 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN | IN NOV. 2005 MY 2002 FREELANDER RAN HOT. WHILE CHECKING UNDER HOOD I NOTICED THE WATER RESERVOIR BOT... |