Model year guide

2005 Land Rover Freelander

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2005 Land Rover Freelander is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 9 on record.

2005 Land Rover Freelander — representative photo
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2005 Land Rover Freelander at a glance

Safety recalls3
Owner complaints16
Combined17 mpg
Typical price$2,300

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2005 Land Rover Freelander recalls 3

Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch NHTSA Campaign #07V041000 · 09/02/2007

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE BRAKE LIGHTS MAY REMAIN ILLUMINATED EVEN WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS NOT DEPRESSED. HILL DESCENT CONTROL (HDC), TRACTION CONTROL (TC) AND CRUISE CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS MAY ALSO BE ILLUMINATED.

Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE LAMP OPERATION AND WHERE REQUIRED, ADJUST AND/OR REPLACE THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCHES WITH NEW SWITCHES OF THE SAME DESIGN UNTIL A NEWLY DESIGNED BRAKE LAMP SWITCH IS AVAILABLE IN MAY 2007. OWNERS WILL THEN BE RE-NOTIFIED TO BRING THEIR VEHICLES IN FOR THE NEW BRAKE LIGH…

Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch NHTSA Campaign #05V300000 · 28/06/2005

ON CERTAIN FIVE DOOR SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, IT IS POSSIBLE TO OPERATE THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE TO OPEN THE DOOR WHEN THE CHILD SAFETY LEVER IS IN THE "ON" POSITION.

Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE LATCH ASSEMBLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT LAND ROVER AT 1-800-637-6837.

Air Bags NHTSA Campaign #04V510000 · 28/01/2004

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' THE DEFLECTOR PANEL CONTAINED IN THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN BUILT TO SPECIFICATION.

Fix: DEALERS HAVE REPLACED THE PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULES IN ALL THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2005 Land Rover Freelander common problems

Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA. These are the most-reported areas in a sample of the most recent — and what to check before you buy.

Engine And Engine Cooling
Check coolant level and color, look for leaks, and confirm the engine reaches normal temperature without overheating.
Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Vehicle Speed Control
Test cruise control and throttle response, and watch for any hesitation or unintended acceleration.
Exterior Lighting
Confirm all headlights, brake lights, turn signals and reverse lights work, with no moisture inside the housings.

2005 Land Rover Freelander MPG & running costs

Combined17 mpg
City16 mpg
Highway19 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,950
EPA size classSport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
TransmissionAutomatic (S5)
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$7,750 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

What's a 2005 Land Rover Freelander worth?

Low
$500
Typical price
$2,300
High
$6,200

From 9 comparable 2005 Land Rover Freelander listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2005 Land Rover Freelander costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$19,750
Depreciation (5 yrs)$850
Total$20,600
Per mile$0.27

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($2,300) with the same model 3 model-years older ($1,789), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2005 Land Rover Freelander trims & engines on record

Trims
SE
Engines
2.5L 6-cyl

2005 Land Rover Freelander vehicles on record

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Other Land Rover Freelander model years

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2005 Land Rover Freelander — frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Land Rover Freelander have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2005 Land Rover Freelander. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Land Rover Freelander?

Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA; in a sample of the most recent, the most-reported problem areas are engine and engine cooling, power train, electrical system.

What gas mileage does the 2005 Land Rover Freelander get?

The 2005 Land Rover Freelander has a U.S. EPA estimate of 17 mpg combined (16 city / 19 highway).

How much is a 2005 Land Rover Freelander worth?

Comparable 2005 Land Rover Freelander listings run roughly $500–$6,200, typically around $2,300 (from 9 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.