2002 Honda CR-V vs 2002 Land Rover Freelander
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2002 Honda CR-V | 2002 Land Rover Freelander |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 515 | 226 |
| Recall campaigns | 15 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 256 | 32 |
| Investigations | 8 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 48 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 17 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–23 | 17 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 91,700 mi | 60,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda CR-V | Land Rover Freelander |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 58 | 121 |
| Air Bags | 143 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 95 | 26 |
| Power Train | 24 | 83 |
| Exterior Lighting | 60 | 13 |
| Equipment | 38 | 11 |
| Visibility | 17 | 27 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 19 | 23 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 32 | 18 |
| Airbag warning light | 13 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 10 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 9 | 13 |
| Rust / corrosion | 9 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 8 |
| Clunking / rattling | 7 | 0 |
| Overheating | 6 | 54 |
2002 Honda CR-V
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.