2004 Land Rover Freelander vs 2004 Volkswagen Touareg
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 | 2004 Land Rover Freelander | 2004 Volkswagen Touareg |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 69 | 231 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 34 | 260 |
| Investigations | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17 | 14–18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 55,000 mi | 47,323 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Land Rover Freelander | Volkswagen Touareg |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 52 | 22 |
| Power Train | 9 | 50 |
| Electrical System | 8 | 49 |
| Tires | 1 | 36 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 27 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 22 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 0 | 23 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 16 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Overheating | 15 | 0 |
| Stalling | 10 | 21 |
| Check engine light | 7 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 27 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 10 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 8 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 8 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 5 |
2004 Land Rover Freelander
2004 Volkswagen Touareg
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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.