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I have also had a sensor shut down the whole engine last summer while driving down the road at 70 miles an hour. Thankfully we were able to pull of the road safely. But what if the next person is not able to do that???
Any idea will be greatly appreciated it.
Thank you.
My transmission went out on me the other day - no warning, nothing, just suddenly lost the ability to accelerate while on the freeway. I have only 48K miles on it, but I'm out of warranty at this point. I've had no problems with the car until this event. I've been quoted $5,700 to fix it and no help from Land Rover to date. I've really enjoyed my car and as I mentioned, never had any problems with it until now. I appreciate hearing that I'm not the only one to have a bad transmission and I will be taking the advice of other posters as I deal with the LR company. Thanks for sharing the info! If I find anything out myself, I'll post it here.
Aimee
I had to have a brand new transmission.
When I braked it felt like the engine shifted forward and it made this clunking noise.
The dealership asked if I had ever driven a 4-wheel drive and when I said no, they said, that noise and feel just comes with the territory of 4-wheel drive vehicles.
Amazing, after the new transmission, it no longer does this.
They kept my car a week...to change the oil.
Water pump failed, took to dealer for replacement, Gas Pump failed took it to Shop to replace it, Gas tank lid failed, bouth one from dealer to replace it, engine cooling system failed, transmition failed, took it to shop they refuse to fix, they say is not their fault and is not cover by warranty anymore, Window motor failed, winshield wiper swicth failed, headlights failed, Coolant container crack, replaced with new one from dealer. stop light recalled. air filtering system retains water wich allows mold to grow, air filters replaced.
Im only at 80K miles, i'm trying to sell it so bad! I spend about $4,000 on repairs and the clang noise from the engine sounds like another $5,000 coming.
this is the worst nightmare I ever had. I still owe 16,000 to the bank Ouch!
I feel the pain, good luck everyone!
The transmission was replaced under warranty in November 05(under warranty which expired 2006) and needs to be replaced once again , and as of today it went out again ..............
please may I join these lawsuit !!!!!!!!!!!!!!.......
thank you
Ledia
The transmission was replaced under warranty in November 05 and needs to be replaced once again now.
I have a terrible experience dealing with the dealer place and I reported them through a survey sent to me by Landrover, ...and on on
Please let me know if I may be able to participate in this lawsuits.
http://www.muddyoval.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6568&highlight=transmission+solen- oid
I was finally able to get Land Rover to warranty the transmission since I was only a few months out of the original warranty. However, they refused to pay the labor portion. The dealer had previously offered 20% off on the labor and stuck to that when LR came through with the warranty to cover the new part. So, instead of $5700, I only had to pay $2200 and $700 of that was for another part. While I appreciate that he dealership gave me a discount when they didn't have to, I'm still a bit irritated that LR wouldn't cover it. But, after almost 3 weeks of waiting on LR corp, I finally have my car back. Never heard any word regarding my inquiry about the lawsuit, so I gave up on it.
I must be an anomaly since I've never had any issues with my Freelander until the transmission went out. I've loved my car and love to drive it. I feel for everyone out there with multiple issues that have plagued their Freelanders. I'm not sure how I got one that isn't falling apart all over the place, but I'm grateful.
Hoping I avoid any other Freelander meltdowns,
Aimee
I'm new to the Freelander forum but so far I've the info here very helpful, but it would be EVEN MORE helpful if the folks who post would include the following with their posts...
Freelander year, model (HSE, SE, SE3), and mileage.
Also, doeas nayone know if the 05 SE3's are any better than earlier models?
Thanks!
~ Jeff
2005 Freelander SE3
26k
"Loud Land Rovers land company in class-action lawsuit"
http://www.kabolaw.com/lawyer-attorney-1193561.html
read about it
http://www.kabolaw.com/lawyer-attorney-1193550.html
I sent him an email trying to find out more info what can be done.
By the way my engine went out Dec 23rd 2007 Merry Christmas!
I'm new to the forums and have found the info everyone has posted to be very useful.
I took a chance and purchased an 05' SE3 w/26k the other day...and so far I love it!
I am however very concerned about the future with my new freind after reading the numerous posts here and elsewhere on the web.
My main question is if anyone knows if there were any mechanical updates to the 05's due to all the core problems (coolant leaks, tranny & electrical probs, etc.) or is my 05's engine & trans exactly like an 02 or 03's?
Also, has anyone had any experience working with the Chicago LR Service Dept. at Howard Orloff's on Armitage? If so, I'd like to hear about your experiences and who you recommend speaking with there.
Finally, any mechanically minded Hippo owners on the forum that could advise me on any preventative maintenance things I should do now BEFORE my warranty runs out in May of 09?
Thanks for all you help!
Cheers,
~ Jeff
2005 SE3 25k
Any Law suits options?
It sucks, take the loss and getr out as soon as possible. Your life will be easier without them. :lemon:
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/
if we can find a lawyer willing to take the case it will be great but at this time I haven't heard from any.
lets keep searching.
Did just have a new motor installed for coolant leaks though. Again, under warranty, no hassle other than out a vehicle for almost two weeks.
If your vehicles are still under factory warranty BUY THE EXTENDED WARRANTY. I love driving my Freelander, but parts are expensive and there are bits that go and service to be done.
eugene
I was wondering which state are you in, maybe I can take my car for repair in the same shop. I am in Arizona, and one shop was saying dealer charges $9,000 for transmission and he wants to charge $5,000. He said the transmission is intercahngable with Volkswagon and he said I have electrical PCM to ECM problem, etc. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
Overall, the 2002 Freelander is a piece of crap one it goes wrong...and it will go wrong.
Here is my story, if ANYONE can provide some insight, Id truly appreciate it.
We got up Easter morning and attempted to go to church. When I put the car in Reverse, the engine revved up but the car didnt move. When I tried to put it in drive, same situation. Finally after much trying the car did decide to back up enough to get it out of the way. I checked out this message board and decided not to tow it to the dealership (70 miles away) and took it to a local Aanco transmission shop. They said they found that there was no fluid in the transmission and the whole thing was shot. They quoted a rebuild job at close to $3,000 or said they could put a salvage one in for 2500 plus 500 labor. Is there a cheaper option?
Do I need to look for another opinion? Can this be the soleniod that many of you have talked about thats an inexpensive fix? And Im not a mechanic but when in the heck didnt they put a dipstick on the transmission so that you could tell if the fluid was low. Only on the way to the shop did it flash the F 4 code and blink the hill decent icon.
Please help.
:lemon: :lemon: :lemon:
As far as the flashing F-4 and hill decent icon, it very well could be the solonoid pack. But if what fluid is remaining in the transmission is burnt, then you have "hard part" damage and it needs to be rebuilt/replaced.
Regards,
louis
Regards,
Louis
I still own tons of money too and lawyers wont take attention, unless one of them is driving a LR.
maybe we can give a senator one to try, so they can understand the rip-off this company is doing with the consumers.
let's continue posting any update. :mad:
I would like to join the lawsuit if it is still available.
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/
the list keeps growing!
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/
lets make our voice hear, and make the list grow.
Please understand that I have ridden a motorcycle since my teens and this is the first time I have attempted to carry out any form of maintenance on a 4 wheeled machine but the amount of suggestions as to what may be the cause and the garage costs involved to try to find out coupled with the actual parts, labour etc,etc as I'm sure you will understand will be astranomical. Also we my partner and I plan to move over to Spain within the next 18 monthes so its important that I have some ability to carry out repairs myself.
up to now the total costs is estimated to be around £1000 sterling for parts alone sourced on e-bay UK that does not include post and package !!!!! yikes !
No I'm not mad Yes I am British the reason for my new uninvited migrane is plainly that I'm in to deep to get out finacially and I know that I can eventually make my beloved freelander perfom the way it was originally intended to as a landrover.
So, dont worry its not just you folks over the atlantic who are being mugged its the same everywhere, as we say here on our little island "its not broke its British !".
I will keep updating as I go along to let you know my progress for those who might be interested. if you have any comments questions or anything please feel free to ask and I or my good wife abbs will be only to happy to reply.