Does the 2005 Land Rover Freelander have any recalls?

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: exterior lighting, latches/locks/linkages, air bags. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2005 Land Rover Freelander recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Land Rover dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2005 Land Rover Freelander?

16 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2005 Land Rover Freelander recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2005 Land Rover Freelander. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Land Rover been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Land Rover dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

2005 Land Rover Freelander recalls, newest first

February 9, 2007NHTSA 07V04100033,247 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch

Summary: 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.
Consequence: Failure to provide the proper signal when braking could lead to a crash without warning.
Remedy: 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 light switch. An interim letter for the initial inspection was mailed on March 26, 2007. The second letter for replacement of the switches was mailed beginning July 30, 2007. Owners may contact land rover at 1-80-637-6837.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 28, 2005NHTSA 05V3000001,941 vehicles potentially affected

Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch

Summary: 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.
Consequence: The occupant may open the door inadvertently while the vehicle is in motion and fall out into the traffic, personal injuries could occur.
Remedy: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

January 28, 2004NHTSA 04V5100004 vehicles potentially affected

Air bags

Summary: 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.
Consequence: Damage to the air bag may occur that could allow the release of a fragment of the deflector panel into the passenger compartment, injuring the seat occupant.
Remedy: Dealers have replaced the passenger air bag modules in all the affected vehicles.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 16 complaints about the 2005 Land Rover Freelander with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Engine and engine cooling5
Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system3
Engine and engine cooling › Engine3
Power train3
Unknown or other3

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Questions

Does the 2005 Land Rover Freelander have any recalls?: 3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: exterior lighting, latches/locks/linkages, air bags. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2005 Land Rover Freelander recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Land Rover dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2005 Land Rover Freelander?: 16 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.