Land Rover Freelander

Name: 2003 Land Rover Freelander
Brand: Land Rover

EPA MPG: 19 mpg

RECALL ALERT: There are 5 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.

There are 5 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.

RECALL ALERT: There are 5 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.

There are 5 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.

CR's Take

The Freelander is a small, unibody SUV with independent suspension and all-wheel drive. With traction control and an effective hill-descent system, it's the first car-based SUV capable of tackling on- and off-road duties with equal aplomb. Ride and handling are quite good, and the brakes are strong. The seats are comfortable, and the rear roomy. But many controls are awkward and confusing. The V6 is neither energetic nor fuel-efficient. The automatic doesn't shift smoothly. Interior quality is unimpressive, and road noise is pronounced at highway speeds. The air conditioning is marginal, but the power operated rear window is a nice touch. A convertible was added for '03.

Reliability Details

Owner Satisfaction Details

See All Ratings & Specs

2003 SUVs Reliability

No Data Available

Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Acceptable

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

See All Ratings & Specs

Owner Reports

Owner Satisfaction

2000

2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Driving Experience

Comfort

Value

Land Rover vs. Other New Car Brands

See How All Brands Stack up

Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Acceptable

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

See All Ratings & Specs

Land Rover vs. Other New Car Brands

See How All Brands Stack up

Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Acceptable

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

See All Ratings & Specs

Land Rover vs. Other New Car Brands

See How All Brands Stack up

Features & Specs

convertible

4-door SUV

2 front, 3 rear

AWD

2.5-liter V6 (174 hp)

5-speed automatic

Join Consumer Reports cu. ft.

In most cases, automotive warranties are based on the vehicle identification number (VIN), and the warranty will be valid regardless of ownership. The dealership can tell you exactly how much warranty is left.