LR2
Land Rover LR2: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
Generations and technical specifications
Land Rover Freelander – Freelander 22006–2015
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | L359 |
| Production | December 2006 – October 2014 |
| Model years | 2007–2015 |
| Body styles | 5-door SUV |
| Platform | Ford EUCD platform |
| Engines | Petrol 2.0 L Ford EcoBoost DI turbo I4 3.2 L Volvo B6324S5 I6 Diesel 2.2 L PSA DW12 I4 |
| Transmissions | 6-speed Getrag M66EH50 manual 6-speed Aisin AWF21 automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,659 mm |
| Length | 4,501 mm |
| Width | 1,910 mm |
| Height | 1,740 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,770–1,950 kg |
| Assembly | United Kingdom: Halewood (Halewood Body & Assembly) India: Pune (JLR India) Jordan: Ma'an (Aqaba Assembly Plant) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 9-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2013–2014 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2010–2012 | 3.2 L, 6 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2008–2009 | 3.2 L, 6 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 9-speed automatic · Four-wheel drive | 11.8 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km |
| 2013–2014 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Four-wheel drive | 11.8 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km |
| 2010–2012 | 3.2 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Four-wheel drive | 13.1–13.8 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km |
| 2008–2009 | 3.2 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 13.8 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Small SUV, SUV |
| Model years in EPA data | 2008–2015 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 2.0–3.2 L |
| Cylinders | 4, 6 |
| Transmission types | Automatic |
| Drive | Four-wheel drive, Four-wheel or all-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (premium), Petrol (regular) |
| Configurations listed | 8 |
| Forced induction | Turbocharged (on some versions) |
| Start-stop system | On some versions |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2008–2015 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and drivetrain | 79 | 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Engine and cooling | 30 | 2008, 2009, 2013 |
| Electrical system | 26 | 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Airbags | 14 | 2008, 2010, 2013 |
| Suspension | 13 | 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 13 | 2008, 2012, 2014 |
| Visibility and wipers | 8 | 2008, 2010 |
| Brakes | 8 | 2008, 2010, 2013 |
| Steering | 5 | 2008, 2010, 2012 |
| Wheels | 4 | 2009, 2010 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2008–2015: 181 complaints, 3 with a crash and 2 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.