2005 Land Rover Freelander
US · SUV · Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
The 2005 Land Rover Freelander is listed in the US market as a suv with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.
- Engine
- 2.5L 6-cylinder
- Transmission
- 5-speed automatic
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Economy
- 17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km) combined
Key Figures
Engine
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.5L 6-cylinder | |
| Displacement | 2.5 L | |
| Cylinders | 6 | |
| Fuel type | Gasoline | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission | Automatic | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
| Gears | 5 | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
Fuel economy and range
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Combined | 17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km) | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
| City | 16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km) | |
| Highway | 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km) |
Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Aspiration, Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.
Trims and configurations
1 configuration listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.
Recalls
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 10, 2026.
07V041000: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE BRAKE LIGHTS MAY REMAIN ILLUMINATED EVEN WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS NOT DEPRESSED. HILL DESCENT CONTROL (HDC), TRACTION CONTROL (TC) AND CRUISE CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS MAY ALSO BE ILLUMINATED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE LAMP OPERATION AND WHERE REQUIRED, ADJUST AND/OR REPLACE THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCHES WITH NEW SWITCHES OF THE SAME DESIGN UNTIL A NEWLY DESIGNED BRAKE LAMP SWITCH IS AVAILABLE IN MAY 2007. OWNERS WILL THEN BE…
Reported February 9, 2007. View on NHTSA
05V300000: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ON CERTAIN FIVE DOOR SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, IT IS POSSIBLE TO OPERATE THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE TO OPEN THE DOOR WHEN THE CHILD SAFETY LEVER IS IN THE "ON" POSITION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE LATCH ASSEMBLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT LAND ROVER AT 1-800-637-6837.
Reported June 28, 2005. View on NHTSA
04V510000: AIR BAGS
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' THE DEFLECTOR PANEL CONTAINED IN THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN BUILT TO SPECIFICATION.
Remedy: DEALERS HAVE REPLACED THE PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULES IN ALL THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.
Reported January 28, 2004. View on NHTSA
Data sources
- EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 8, 2026 · US Government public data
- NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 17, 2026 · US Government public data
Source checked: November 8, 2026
Data verified: November 8, 2026
Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.
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Frequently asked questions
What engine does the 2005 Land Rover Freelander have?
2.5L 6-cylinder. Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.
What is the fuel economy of the 2005 Land Rover Freelander?
Combined fuel economy is 17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.
Is the 2005 Land Rover Freelander front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?
Drivetrain: AWD.
Are there recalls for the 2005 Land Rover Freelander?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked November 10, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.