2002 BMW X5 vs 2002 Land Rover Freelander
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2002 BMW X5 | 2002 Land Rover Freelander |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 102 | 226 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 70 | 32 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 14–16 | 17 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 88,022 mi | 60,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | BMW X5 | Land Rover Freelander |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 21 | 121 |
| Power Train | 6 | 83 |
| Electrical System | 16 | 26 |
| Visibility | 12 | 27 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 23 |
| Air Bags | 19 | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 8 | 13 |
| Structure | 9 | 8 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 15 | 18 |
| Overheating | 0 | 54 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 13 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 10 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 8 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 5 |
2002 BMW X5
2002 Land Rover Freelander
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.