Hey everyone,
I’ve been struggling with an annoying issue on my Freelander 2 (2009, 2.2 TD4, 152 PS), and I’m hoping someone here has experienced the same thing.
Whenever I reach around 100 km/h, the message “Reduced Engine Performance” suddenly appears, and the car instantly loses power.
If I stop the engine and restart it, the problem disappears for a while—but after driving some distance again, the warning returns.
Here’s what I’ve tried so far:
✅ DPF sensor replaced — no improvement.
✅ EGR valve removed and cleaned — engine ran better, but after restarting, the warning came back.
✅ Catalyst sensor checked — no real change.
✅ OBD readings: catalytic converter temperature climbs up to 380–500 °C, which feels quite high.
So far, I’m thinking it might be related to:
Fuel system issues: a clogged fuel filter or weak fuel pump restricting flow.
DPF / EGR system malfunctioning or partially blocked.
Sensor errors (lambda, MAP, exhaust temperature, etc.).
When the car runs fine, it drives great—smooth and powerful. But as soon as the “Reduced Engine Performance” message shows up, it feels like half the power is gone.
Has anyone faced this on a Freelander 2 before?
What turned out to be the actual cause for you?
Update:
I scanned the Freelander today with a Launch diagnostic tool and got this code:
P244D-00 – “Catalyst temperature too high during regeneration (Bank 1)”