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2002 Land Rover Freelander Steering Problems

Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2002 Land Rover Freelander has 8 NHTSA steering complaints and 0 steering-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2002 Land Rover Freelander

Engine
115
Powertrain
44
Brakes
22
Steering
8
Electrical
8
Lights
7
Other
6
Visibility
4
Speed Control
3
Fuel System
3

8

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Steering Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jun 22, 2013STEERING,WHEELSWE WERE TRAVELING ABOUT 35 MPH WHEN WE HAD TO MAKE A SUDDEN AND HARD STOP AS A CAR ALMOST PULLED OUT...
Jan 1, 2010STEERING,ENGINETO BEGIN, PURCHASED THE VEHICLE NEW IN 2002 AND CONSISTENT MAINTENANCE AT LAND ROVER DEALERSHIP SINC...
Sep 10, 2007STEERINGTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 LAND ROVER FREELANDER. WHILE SLOWING DOWN AND TURNING AT 10 MPH, THE STE...
Nov 17, 2006STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMAFTER THE STEERING SYSTEM FAILED COMPLETELY A WEEK AGO (REPORTED SEPARATELY, ODI# 10173809), THE LAN...
Nov 10, 2006STEERINGTHE POWER STEERING SYSTEM IN MY 2002 LAND ROVER FREELANDER FAILED COMPLETELY A WEEK AGO WITHOUT ANY ...
May 26, 2005STEERINGMAY 26, 2005 WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET IN ORLANDO FLORIDA, THE STEERING ON MY 2002 FREELANDER S...
Jan 25, 2005STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITY2002 FREELANDER. USED 1 QUART OF OIL PER 1000 MI. AT 12000. NEW ENGINE WAS PUT IN. BACK WINDOW WOUL...
Jan 2, 2003STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAINMANY PROBLEMS. 1ST. THERMOSTAT FAILURE BEFORE 200 MILE MARK. REPLACED. COOLANT LEAKS. HEATER REPLACE...

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