Rear differential / Haldex failure
usually 100,000–200,000 km · High risk
Signs: Noise from the rear, AWD warning — linked to Haldex pump and mismatched tyres
Fix: Change Haldex / diff oil; matched tyres; repair
€200–2,500
Common faults, service intervals and costs
Land Rover Freelander 2
2006–2014
1
engines covered
7
known faults
102,067
roadworthiness tests in the statistics
5
official recalls
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The Land Rover Freelander 2 was built from 2006 to 2014.
For this generation we cover 1 engines and 7 known faults, each with the mileage range where it usually appears.
The most expensive known risk is Rear differential / Haldex failure: it usually appears at 100,000–200,000 km and costs €200–2,500 to fix.
In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 150–200 thousand km this model most often failed on: lights, wipers and visibility (14.6 %), suspension (11.2 %), brakes (9.7 %). It fails more often than an average car of the same age and mileage on: steering. It fails less often than average on: suspension, tyres and wheels, lights, wipers and visibility, body and corrosion, exhaust, emissions and leaks.
Engines
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2 HDi / TD4 / SD4 (DW12) | Diesel | Belt · 150,000 km / every 96 mo | 5W-30 · PSA B71 2290 / JLR STJLR.03.5005 · ~5.3–6.0 L · every 15,000 km |
Faults typical of this model
Faults by engine
2.2 HDi / TD4 / SD4 (DW12)
Injectors / injector seals
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Smoke, knocking
Fix: Replace seals / injectors
€400–1,600
DPF / EGR
usually 120,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Limp mode, DPF light
Fix: Clean or replace
€300–1,500
Turbo actuator
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Low power
Fix: Replace actuator
€300–900
Gearboxes
Manual
Clutch wear
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Slipping, high bite point
Fix: Replace clutch kit
€500–900
Dual-mass flywheel
usually 150,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Rattle at idle, vibration pulling away
Fix: Replace with clutch
€700–1,400
Automatic (ZF 6HP / 9HP)
ZF 9HP rough shifts / software
usually 20,000–120,000 km · Wear part
model years 2014–2027 only
Signs: Harsh or delayed shifts
Fix: Software update; fluid service
€0–400
Scheduled service
Intervals and typical prices for the 2.2 HDi / TD4 / SD4 (DW12) engine. Other engines differ in oil, timing drive and some filters; the app gives the exact plan.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| DPF health check (soot / ash load)Emissions | every 20,000 km | €0–60 |
| Transfer case / rear differential oilTransmission | every 80,000 km | €60–160 |
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Cabin (pollen) filterClimate | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €15–40 |
| Brake fluidBrakes | every 24 months | €50–95 |
| A/C service (regas + desiccant)Climate | every 24 months | €70–150 |
| Air filterEngine | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| Fuel filterFuel | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €40–110 |
| AWD coupling (Haldex) oil + filterTransmission | every 60,000 km or every 36 months | €60–150 |
| Glow plugsEngine | every 100,000 km | €120–300 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| Timing belt kit + water pumpEngine | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €450–900 |
| Manual gearbox oilTransmission | every 150,000 km | €60–130 |
| Front brake padsBrakes | usually at 30,000–60,000 km | €60–150 |
| Front brake discs + padsBrakes | usually at 60,000–120,000 km | €150–320 |
| Rear brake padsBrakes | usually at 50,000–90,000 km | €50–130 |
| Tyres (set of 4)Wheels | usually at 40,000–60,000 km | €320–700 |
| Wiper bladesBody | checked at service | €20–50 |
| 12V batteryElectrical | checked at service | €100–220 |
Roadworthiness tests by mileage
Share of tests in the United Kingdom (DVSA MOT, 2024) that this model failed because of each system. Bold red means more often and green less often than an average car of the same age and mileage. Sample: 102,067 tests.
| thousand km | 0–50 | 50–100 | 100–150 | 150–200 | 200–250 | 250+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 1.7 % | 3.6 % | 6.2 % | 9.7 % | 12.7 % | 14.5 % |
| Suspension | 1.1 % | 3.1 % | 7.0 % | 11.2 % | 16.2 % | 19.1 % |
| Steering | 1.2 % | 3.2 % | 4.8 % | 5.9 % | 7.0 % | 9.0 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 2.1 % | 2.6 % | 3.3 % | 4.6 % | 5.3 % | 6.3 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 4.8 % | 7.3 % | 10.3 % | 14.6 % | 19.0 % | 22.1 % |
| Body and corrosion | 0.6 % | 0.8 % | 1.5 % | 2.6 % | 4.3 % | 5.0 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 0.9 % | 0.6 % | 0.9 % | 1.3 % | 1.7 % | 2.2 % |
Official recalls
Recalls the manufacturer published in the United Kingdom for this model (5). The same recalls usually apply across Europe. Ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN whether your car is affected and whether the work has been done.
- Fire risk Fire may occur07/10/2015 · R/2015/186
- Fire risk Fire may occur27/08/2013 · R/2013/091
- Fire risk Fire may occur23/12/2008 · R/2008/187
- Fire risk Booster heater -possibility that vehicle may catch fire02/10/2008 · R/2008/125
- Doors / locks / lids Sunroof may detach07/04/2008 · R/2008/024
Sources and notes
Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles.
Updated 07/10/2026