NHTSA Complaint #10225515 — 2003 LAND ROVER FREELANDER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10225515
Vehicle	2003 LAND ROVER FREELANDER
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Date of Incident	February 15, 2008
Date Filed	April 23, 2008
Mileage	37,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	FL

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LAND ROVER FREELANDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE BEGAN SMOKING HEAVILY UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND COMPLETELY SHUT OFF. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE COOLANT WAS MIXING WITH THE ENGINE OIL AND THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE ENGINE MODEL IN THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY COULD ORDER THE ENGINE, BUT THERE IS A LONG WAITING LIST AND THEY DO NOT KNOW WHEN IT WOULD ARRIVE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 37,000. UPDATED 05/19/08. *LJ UPDATED 05/19/08

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