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2004 Land Rover Freelander

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2004 Freelander.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic 5-spd

The 2004 Land Rover Freelander is a five‑speed automatic SUV that returned EPA fuel‑economy ratings of 16 mpg city, 19 mpg highway and 17 mpg combined. With three recalls and a total of 69 owner complaints—most frequently concerning the engine and engine cooling—it reflects a reliability profile that is far below the 2002 model’s peak of 226 complaints but above the 2000 model’s low of just one complaint.

Model year20062005200420032002

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque84 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy16/19/17 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 48 · 680 CCA battery, OE oil filter LPW100230. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 48 · 680 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnLAMPOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filterLPW100230
Engine air filterLR027408
Fuel filterWFL000010
Spark plugNLP100290L
Front wiper bladesDKC500130 alt DKC500140
Serpentine beltPQS101272L
ThermostatPEM000030
Cabin air filterLR029773

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length168.1 in
Overall width71.3 in
Overall height69.3 in
Wheelbase100.8 in
Curb weight3569 lb
Track (front / rear)61 / 61.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)57/43

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined16 / 19 / 17 mpg
Drivetrain4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Freelander of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

10.6–10.8 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 10.60 sec — 2004 HSE 5-door
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2004HSE 5-door 2.5L V610.60 sec17.90 sec174 hpAWD
2004SE3 3-door 2.5L V610.80 sec17.80 sec174 hpAWD
2003SE3 3-door 2.5L V610.20 sec17.70 sec174 hpAWD
2002HSE 5-door 2.5L V610.20 sec17.80 sec174 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine SYNTHETIC · 75W-90 in the differential. Torque lug nuts to 84 ft-lbs.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity9.1
Differential Gear OilSYNTHETIC · 75W-90
Differential Gear Oil Capacity1.7 Pints
Power Steering FluidATF

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts84 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug26.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug26.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug11.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Spark Plug ManufacturerLand Rover
Spark Plug Type100290
Spark Plug Gap0.039 in
Spark Plug Torque18.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.00 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeND 8 oil
Standard BCI Group Number48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance680 cca

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket20 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle74 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness0.118 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.079 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From0.826 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To0.826 in
Rotor Discard at or Under0.708 in
Drum Runout Limit0.0005 in

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter at 3,000 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 mi; coolant every 36,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 36,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

At 3,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill)
Every 12,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
At 24,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill)
Every 24,000 miBrake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Keyless Entry Remote Battery (replace)
Every 36,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 60,000 miSpark Plugs (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 72,000 miTiming Belt (replace)
Every 96,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Drive Belt (replace)
At 120,000 miFuel Filter (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2004 Freelander recorded 69 federal complaints, a sharp drop from the 226 complaints in 2002 but still above the 16 complaints reported in 2005. Recalls in 2004 (3) are equal to those in 2005 and below the 5 recalls of 2003, indicating fewer formal safety actions. Investigations fell to 1 in 2004 after three in 2003, suggesting a reduction in ongoing federal scrutiny. The 2004 top complaint categories — Engine & Engine Cooling and Power Train — are the same categories that dominated the earlier peak‑complaint years. Given the downward trend but still elevated complaint volume, the 2004 model is not advisable unless its price reflects the remaining risk.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
34
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
69
Owner complaints
2 involved a crash · 1 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 69 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine & Engine Cooling37
Power Train3
Engine & Engine Cooling,Visibility3
Engine & Engine Cooling,Power Train2
Visibility2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2
Electrical System2
Visibility,Structure,Latches/Locks/Linkages,Engine1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

07V041000Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:SwitchReported 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… 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…

05V300000Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:LatchReported 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. 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.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 34 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
LTB00552NAS32021-01-25EquipmentRESCINDED - Windshield Wiper Noise / Judder / Streak - RESCINDED
LTB00401NAS62018-03-26WheelsThe steering wheel may exhibit a vibration / shimmy while driving.
SFCC-14SEP172017-09-14EquipmentPresentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call
LTB00552NAS22015-09-21Visibility"SITUATION: THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS MAY MAKE A SQUEAK NOISE, JUDDER, OR STREAK THE…
SSM564572014-10-28Fuel System, Gasoline"ISSUE: REPORTS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED OF ENGINE DAMAGE OCCURRING, WHICH IS CAUSED BY THE USE…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 2004 Freelander have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Freelander get?

EPA figures are 16 city / 19 highway / 17 combined mpg.