Land Rover Freelander L359
Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice
200–300 PS
2.0L Ingenium Benzin Turbo Benzin
Si4: petrol as a Freelander surprise
Decent200–300 PS
2.0L Ingenium Benzin Turbo Benzin
5 weaknesses
Stay Away!Engine Overview
The Land Rover Freelander L359 is available with 4 engine variants — from 150 to 300 hp. 1 variants had engine changes — the model year is crucial.
The Land Rover 2.2L TD4/SD4 (Diesel, 150–160 PS) comes with 2 different engines: 224DT (2006–2010, Be Careful) und 224DT (2010–2014, Be Careful). Pay attention to the model year for the 2.2L TD4/SD4!
The Land Rover Freelander SD4 (Diesel, 190 PS) has the 224DT (2.2L TD4/SD4) — rated: "Be Careful", 6 known weaknesses.
The Land Rover 3.2L Volvo I6 (Benziner, 232 PS) has the B6324S (3.2L Volvo I6) — rated: "Be Careful", 4 known weaknesses.
The Land Rover Freelander Si4 (Benziner, 241 PS) has the 204PT (2.0L Ingenium Benzin Turbo) — rated: "Stay Away!", 5 known weaknesses.
Vehicle Weaknesses
| Weakness | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Haldex pump failure (Gen 3/4) The Haldex pre-charge pump wears from around 60,000–100,000 km. Worn brushes and commutator erosion produce fault code P1889-14. Without repair, complete Haldex failure follows. Symptoms: AWD warning light, front wheel slip on loose ground, 'Transmission Fault' message, no 4WD drive felt from 80,000 km | Medium | |
| Rear differential bearing wear Bearings in the rear differential wear and generate a howling noise that increases with speed. Delay leads to damage of the Haldex coupling and can cause total drivetrain failure. Symptoms: Howling from the rear that increases with speed, noise changes when steering, vibrations at certain speeds from 130,000 km | Medium |
Test Reports
AUTO BILD used car test
The Freelander II is regarded as a problem child at MOT with above-average fault rates.
2020-01Top Reported Issues
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Known Problems and Issues
A total of 23 weaknesses have been documented for the Land Rover Freelander L359 (2006–2014) — 15 engine-related and 8 vehicle-related. One problem engine: 204PT (2.0L Ingenium Benzin Turbo). Typical issues affect Gearbox, Body, Rust, Electronics.
Freelander (224DT, 2006–2010) — Be Careful: Injector failure and leakage, Timing belt failure after service interval exceeded, High-pressure pump wear. Power: 160 PS.
Freelander (224DT, 2010–2014) — Be Careful: Injector failure and leakage, Timing belt failure after service interval exceeded, High-pressure pump wear. Power: 150–152 PS.
Freelander (224DT, 2010–2014) — Be Careful: Injector failure and leakage, Timing belt failure after service interval exceeded, High-pressure pump wear. Power: 190 PS.
Freelander (B6324S, 2006–2010) — Be Careful: READ unit: needle bearing failure pre-2010, Timing chain stretch at high mileage, Elevated oil consumption from piston ring wear. Power: 232 PS.
Freelander (204PT, 2012–2014) — Stay Away!: Timing chain stretches prematurely, Thermostat housing leak and coolant loss, Turbocharger failure. Power: 241 PS.
What to watch out for with the Land Rover Freelander? See the detailed listing of all engine and vehicle weaknesses in the sections above.
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Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee