2004 Land Rover Range Rover
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Recalls
1 recall names the 2004 Land Rover Range Rover. Newest first.
Land rover IS recalling 19,168 my 2003-2005 range rover vehicles. the front differential coupling sleeve and the propeller shaft may be misaligned, resulting in spline wear over a period of time. as the wear between the propeller shaft and the differential spline coupling progresses, noise and vibration are expected.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Continued vehicle operation can eventually result in the splines shearing and a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a revised design of the propeller shaft, the flange kit and heat shield kit. the recall began on january 6, 2009. owners may contact land rover at 1-800- 637-6837.
Owner complaints
51 complaints1 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Power train
The contact owns a 2004 Land Rover Range Rover. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle independently downshifted without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle resumed normal operation after the failure and returned moments later. The contact had notified the…
The contact owns a 2004 Land Rover Range Rover. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle independently downshifted without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle resumed normal operation after the failure and returned moments later. The contact had notified the dealer of the failure but was informed that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 08V635000 (Power Train). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 154,000.
- Tires › Tread/belt
Tire shop owner sold me a used tire as new
- Service brakes
When I brake over speed bumps and downhills, the brakes vibrate and pulsate creating danger to stop hard. I've a had brake inspections and everything IS ok. ABS system seems the problem and I wish I could repair it
- Fuel/propulsion system · Lane departure › Blind spot detection · Steering
This range rover steering IS definitely, blind spot warning doesn't work, fuel gauge never now how much fuel IS in the tank before it runs out of fuel.
- Engine
I noticed a ticking sound coming from my engine compartment. after having it diagnosed at the range rover dealership I was told that it was the tensioner guides and that I would need a new engine.
- Power train
Driving 75mph on interstate, while passing semi trailer, suddenly a loud thump and loss of drive to wheels, lost of power and sudden lost up hill I lost control of vehicle. Semi avoided me, and I was barely able to control body roll but safely brought vehicle to stop of the side of road. Towed to…
Driving 75mph on interstate, while passing semi trailer, suddenly a loud thump and loss of drive to wheels, lost of power and sudden lost up hill I lost control of vehicle. Semi avoided me, and I was barely able to control body roll but safely brought vehicle to stop of the side of road. Towed to my mechanic, he reported that differential along with prop shaft had failed. He believed this was a recall issue. Dealer in santa fe, nm says no active recall. I have read otherwise and that the issue can occur even after initial recall work done.
- Steering
TL* the contact owns a 2004 land rover range rover. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the steering wheel fractured. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering wheel needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 11,000.
- Steering
Grand-daughter was driving my range rover. While driving the steering wheel dropped down into her lap. Was able to brake and slowly turn wheel to pull off road. Steering column would telescope but not raise/lower. Turned vehicle off, restarted, kept trying adjustment lever until finally column retracted then raised to normal position.
- Service brakes
I was approaching a stop light less than 2 miles into a trip. at regular speed I heavily applied brakes and the pedal went soft. I floored the pedal in attempt to stop; thankfully no one had begun to move as I carried into the intersection before stopping. I pulled over, read the manual to…
I was approaching a stop light less than 2 miles into a trip. at regular speed I heavily applied brakes and the pedal went soft. I floored the pedal in attempt to stop; thankfully no one had begun to move as I carried into the intersection before stopping. I pulled over, read the manual to ensure I knew where to look for brake fluid pressure sensors. I also checked for leaks but did not notice anything; brakes operation was noticeably different but ok so I cautiously continued driving (no warning lights no sensors had gone off). approximately 35 miles later and at highway speed sensors and lights went crazy telling me I had no brake pressure. with brake operation as hard as a rock I pulled off the road and noticed driver side and undercarriage soaked in brake fluid. in fear of potential fire I turned off the engine and remained outside vehicle. towed to land rover dealer; replace burst driver side brake line to rear (also replaced buldged passenger side line). land rover of huntington, ny. given recent recall on 2006 and newer range rover models I felt it very relevant to share this information as I expect the issue IS relevant for older models as well. *tr
- Steering
Steering column failure, the wheel dropped onto my lap as I was driving. Almost lost control. Very scary, I had to hold wheel up which has full range of un/down motion, while trying to get to the side of the road. There was a failure of the steering wheel tilt mechanism. I disconnected the wheel tilt drive motor and rigged the wheel so it could be driven home. *tr
- Power train
Grinding noise from differential. *tr
- Service brakes · Steering
I notice when I am driving anytime I brake my car veers to the left and I almost crashed two times because of this my car IS properly aligned and it has brand new brakes and rotors that's the reason I changed them because I thought that maybe the brakes or rotors were bad but the problem IS still…
I notice when I am driving anytime I brake my car veers to the left and I almost crashed two times because of this my car IS properly aligned and it has brand new brakes and rotors that's the reason I changed them because I thought that maybe the brakes or rotors were bad but the problem IS still present so I would like to know if there has been any recalls on my particular vehicle because this IS a very frustrating and dangerous problem I would very much appreciate it if someone please helped me out and contacted me as soon as possible thank you and have a great day :) *tr
- Power train
Drive shaft to front differential failure as a result of rigid front drive shaft (no flex coupling) design fault by land rover. *tr
- Engine
Check engine light IS on. Took truck through inspection and it failed. Took truck to range rover dealer, paid for diagnostic test ($120.38) and was told there was an air leak. Paid $723.53 drove about 1 block and the light came on again. Turned around and took truck back to dealer. They said they…
Check engine light IS on. Took truck through inspection and it failed. Took truck to range rover dealer, paid for diagnostic test ($120.38) and was told there was an air leak. Paid $723.53 drove about 1 block and the light came on again. Turned around and took truck back to dealer. They said they did something to fix the problem. The next day, the check engine light came back on. Have been to the cherry hill, nj dealer 5 times, spent hours waiting and can't drive my truck because the check engine light IS still on and my inspection sticker has expired. Won't be going back to the cherry hill dealer. took truck to the shop recommended by the nj inspection department and was told the catalytic converter at right front weld IS cracked . I have paper work to show it was still under extended warranty for 11 yrs/120,000 miles. How can this issue be resolved? Please respond. Thank you. *tr
- Steering
TL* the contact owns a 2004 land rover range rover. The contact stated that the steering wheel became loose and fell into the contact's lap. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic, who advised that the steering column needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 95,400. updated 11/19/13*lj
- Steering
TL* the contact owns a 2004 land rover range rover. The contact stated that the steering wheel column setting lever failed and caused the steering wheel to release, resting on the driver's lap while the vehicle was in motion. The failure was experienced several times. The manufacturer was made…
TL* the contact owns a 2004 land rover range rover. The contact stated that the steering wheel column setting lever failed and caused the steering wheel to release, resting on the driver's lap while the vehicle was in motion. The failure was experienced several times. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 120,000.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module · Suspension
Driving at 35 mph on a slightly slope blvd. The 2004 range rover experience a sudden lack of control by driver. Immediately felt range rover weave slightly out of control and rear end dipping downward. The driver had to react quickly to compensate and regain control to continue driving safely.…
Driving at 35 mph on a slightly slope blvd. The 2004 range rover experience a sudden lack of control by driver. Immediately felt range rover weave slightly out of control and rear end dipping downward. The driver had to react quickly to compensate and regain control to continue driving safely. Immediately contacted (other-foreign) repair shop and drove 5 minutes to shop. Shop ase tech diagnosis problem as ABS control module failed. Reason for spontaneous air suspension lifts to vehicle when sitting in traffic. Tech notes: failure with air suspension will cause vehicle to lean (off balance) and may create hazardous driving conditions. ABS control module cost to repair $2,000. - $2,500 further diagnostic needed to determine possible other related issues to spontaneous air suspension lifting. If found leakage of suspension airbags, each air bag approximately $600 each on rear suspension. Owners feels this IS an obvious and well known problem with range rovers (and other landrover models) which the manufacturer IS ignoring. Owner feel manufacturer continuance to not addressing the issue may cause grave inquiry if and when suspension fails while driving. *tr
- Electrical system · Engine
When starting the vehicle smoke appeared through the cracks of the dash board. The ignition was turned into the off position and when trying to start it again, it didn't turn, the ignition was locked. Flames then shot through the cracks on the dashboard near the radio. Within seconds the vehicle was engulfed and within 3 minutes it was totaled. Thankfully I got out the car in time. *tr
- Power train
TL* the contact owns a 2004 land rover range rover. The contact stated that when driving uphill at any speed, the vehicle would hesitate and jerk simultaneously. The failure recurred numerous times. the manufacturer advised that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign ID number: 08v635000…
TL* the contact owns a 2004 land rover range rover. The contact stated that when driving uphill at any speed, the vehicle would hesitate and jerk simultaneously. The failure recurred numerous times. the manufacturer advised that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign ID number: 08v635000 (power train: drive line: drive shaft) the vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000 and the approximate current mileage was 123,000. The vin was not available.
- Engine · Power train · Suspension
Bought this vehicle for wife brand new for $80,000. First 38,000 miles best car ever owned. Then the landslide began. First bad vibration front end we pay $1,300 for wheel bearings. The transmission cooler rusted out. Our fault salty roads $1,100.00 next the radiator goes $1,800 on us. By now…
Bought this vehicle for wife brand new for $80,000. First 38,000 miles best car ever owned. Then the landslide began. First bad vibration front end we pay $1,300 for wheel bearings. The transmission cooler rusted out. Our fault salty roads $1,100.00 next the radiator goes $1,800 on us. By now 72,000 miles on it. Keep in mind my wife only uses to goto grocery store and pick kids up from school. God forbid we ever took it off road or thru the plains of africa. Now the biggy starts engine surging for no reason, vibration in steering wheel. Yes tires are new and balanced. Then the notorious transmission failsafe. Limpmode. Safety mode. how about sucker mode. Take it to dealer and they say need new transmission. I freak and second mechanic there looks at it and said its the transfer case motor $3,100. Oh yea that would be on us as well. So I say I'll tell you what put it in writing, that for sure this IS the problem and if fixed all my transmission problems go away and if they don't its on you guys until its fixed. Yes you know what they said. I mean what happened to honesty and integrity. Love your neighbor as yourself. Stand by your work. Look I knew going into this car it was high maintenance but it does not even have 100,000 miles on it. Never fixed. Somedays it acts up all day other times once or twice it limps very sporadic. Pretty much a weatherby car. Whether or not it will act up or not. Ashamed to sell it and give someone else the problems. Tried telling people about problems and they said they would give me $7,000 carmax would not touch it actually refused to appraises it even though it was the cleanest they have seen. Issue the auction had a lemon flag on all the rangerovers with 70,000 miles or more. Nice! *tr
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
I purchased a 2004 range rover on the evening of 05/12/11 from momentum land rover in texas. on the morning of 05/13/11 the car began to over heat and stopped. took it back to the dealer and they claimed that the wrong type of coolant was placed in the car. mind you, that I did not service the…
I purchased a 2004 range rover on the evening of 05/12/11 from momentum land rover in texas. on the morning of 05/13/11 the car began to over heat and stopped. took it back to the dealer and they claimed that the wrong type of coolant was placed in the car. mind you, that I did not service the car within the 10 hours I drove off the lot. the car was in the shop for 4 days. picked the car up and two days later the same thing occurred. it over heated and stopped. this time the dealer st that the thermostat needed replacing. the car was there for 15 days. again picked the car up at 6PM and by 4PM the next day the same thing it over heated and stopped. I have purchased a used car before, but I must say this IS the worse. *tr
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 land rover, range rover. While the contact was driving approximately 25 mph, the transmission exhibited a jerk and surged forward unexpectedly. The rpms began to increase rapidly. When the accelerator pedal was engaged the vehicle rolled backwards. The brakes were applied…
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 land rover, range rover. While the contact was driving approximately 25 mph, the transmission exhibited a jerk and surged forward unexpectedly. The rpms began to increase rapidly. When the accelerator pedal was engaged the vehicle rolled backwards. The brakes were applied and the vehicle came to a complete stop. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where they stated that the transmission failed due to an internal problem. The technician stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 75,025. updated 06/02/11 *bf updated 06/06/11
- Engine and engine cooling
TL* the contact owns a 2004 land rover range rover. The contact was driving approximately 30 mph when the engine exhibited an abnormal increase in rpms and stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was awaiting the results from the diagnostic test. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 75,025.
- Suspension
TL* the contact owns a 2004 land rover range rover hse. The contact started the ignition and the air suspension inactive warning light was illuminated and the vehicle independently lowered. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired for the failure. The failure mileage was 61,000.
- Electrical system · Engine and engine cooling
Hello, I'm the owner of a 2004 range rover hse, and I remember from about 2005 I have been complaining to land rover of manhattan about a loud noise coming from the front of the car and also once the car hits 60 the handle bar vibrates out of control with each drive feeling worse and worse. I have…
Hello, I'm the owner of a 2004 range rover hse, and I remember from about 2005 I have been complaining to land rover of manhattan about a loud noise coming from the front of the car and also once the car hits 60 the handle bar vibrates out of control with each drive feeling worse and worse. I have been trying over the years to explain this to the service department with no help what so ever at all. I kept being told that nothings was wrong with the car and that noise was the engine, I would reply why IS that sound so loud...i was given another excuse. I purchased my car from land rover of manhattan brand new... Please help me. *Tr
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10224567Technical Bulletin: Windshiefld Wiper Noise/Judder/Streak
- 10224499Technical Bulletin: Wheel/Tire Balancing and Optimization
- 10224475Technical Bulletin: Steering Column Issues Requiring Replacement
- 10214089Technical Bulletin: Windshiefld Wiper Noise/Judder/Streak
- 10214021Technical Bulletin: Wheel/Tire Balancing and Optimization
- 10214018Technical Bulletin: Squeaks & Rattles Kit Availability
- 10213997Technical Bulletin: Steering Column Issues Requiring Replacement
- 10206635Software Update.
- 10206634Air Conditioning compressors premature failure due to incorrect run in procedure
- 10206633Software Update.
- 10204818Technical Bulletin: Door Mirror Judders During Powerfold Operation
- 10204746Technical Bulletin: Front Air Spring - Lower-Level Repair Kit
- 10136669The 'Service Required' warning text will not appear on the Instrument Cluster (IC) if a vehicle has reached its service point.
- 10134896The steering wheel may exhibit a vibration / shimmy while driving.
- 10134881Issue: Powertrain Transmission Module Learn Adaption routine has been instated on SDD/Pathfinder.
- 10125267Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call
- 10116190Situation: The steering wheel may exhibit a vibration / shimmy while driving.
- 10106362"Issue customers / dealers may report a concern with the condition of seat covers cause lack of understand of leather as a natural product and the conditions it may cause."
- 10106022"Re-issued dec 2015 issue: brake caliper discolouration. Cause: damage to the caliper finish while cleaning the vehicle and, or the road wheels"
- 10106021"Re-issued dec 2015 issue: when completing a repair on components in the power assisted steering system, debris may be found within the power steering fluid system which could lead to system contamination and a deterioration in system performance. Cause: internal debris from a suspected component malfunction may result in the power steering fluid becoming contaminated."
- 10106020"Re-issued dec 2015 a large number of oxygen sensors that have been replaced in the north american market have been returned to the supplier (denso) to investigate for possible defects."
- 10105863"Issue the wrong component maybe replaced when troubleshooting bluetooth connectivity in car. Cause the front control display interface module(touchscreen) has no effect on bluetooth connectivity in the car and as such may be incorrectly diagnosed and replaced as the source of the issue."
- 10105723"Situation: the windshield wipers may make a squeak noise, judder, or streak the windshield. Cause: this may be caused by a build-up of dirt and grease on the surface of the windshield glass."
- 10105538"Issue: a customer may report a concern that when the vehicle IS started there IS no cabin audio at all from any sources. If the nav button IS pressed a 2-5 second period of am/ fm radio can be heard and then returns back to no audio. Issue will only self-recover after an ignition cycle. Cause: currently under analysis."
- 10104241"Issue: customer complains of damage/marking on the surface of the vehicles instrument pack lens. Cause: damage/marking caused by object impact against the lens. Staining/discoloration contamination caused by using any type of cleaning product on lens. Important: owners handbook specifies to clean with a lightly moistened cloth and do not use chemical agents or domestic cleaners action where a customer concern IS reported, please order the lens kit for the relevant model"
- 10104201"Issue over half of failed radio head units or separate cd players are found to have been loaded with incorrect media which IS not compatible with land rover infotainment systems. Cause this IS to make you aware of the types of media that may cause the unit to fail with the customer. They are copy control compact discs (cccd) recordable compact discs (cd-r) rewritable compact discs (cd-rw) eco discs, which are very thin, only 0.6MM. Please refer to attachment for examples of discs that are known to have caused damage."
- 10102683"Issue: reports have been received of engine damage occurring, which IS caused by the use of non-approved engine induction / fuel injection cleaning equipment or materials. This includes, but IS not limited to, ""vacu-flush"" type equipment. Cause: the use of non-approved equipment can cause the engines to hydro-lock, or cause other engine damage, and sometimes the only possible repair IS to replace the engine."
- 10102124"Situation: the steering column may require replacement due to certain issues or damage. Cause: this may be caused by one or more of the following: inoperative tilt mechanism; steering column lock mechanism issue; reach spindle thread damage; and/or rotational 'click' noises attributed to internal steering column bearings."
- 10102101"Issue: discoloration or peeling of the front or rear land rover or range rover badge"
- 10102081"Issue: jaguar land rover have been made aware of concern with symptom driven diagnostics (sdd) on dvd 139 where you are unable to select the model year after the vehicle identification number (vin) read. Cause: the concern was identified as a corrupted java component. This has now been resolved with the latest update."
- 10102003"Issue: land rover engineering have been monitoring reports for lack of cooling from the air conditioning system on higher time in service vehicles, where insufficient performance of the air conditioning compressor has been found to be the root cause of the issue. Compressor part no. Lr010723 & lr013934"
- 10101886"Situation: the door mirror may 'judder' during powerfold (manual or automatic) operation. Cause: this may be caused by a tolerance stack-up between the door mirror and the door."
- 10101804"Issue a number of alternators are being replaced under warranty and are found to be faulty due to internal regulator chip damage. Cause alternators are being damaged due to cross polarity when the vehicle IS jump started."
- 10101762"Issue: customers report a repeat issue of engine noise from the timing chain system, after the vehicle had previously been repaired. Cause: the timing chain was not at the correct tension. This was caused by the full repair procedure in tsb ltb00474 not being followed - a complete set of timing chain tensioners and blades were not fitted."
- 10101721"Issue: brake noise from front axle (with brembo brakes only) cause: under investigation"
- 10101324"Issue customer reports that the start stop switch on the fascia IS split, deformed or crazed. Cause specification of material was not correct for application."
- 10101261"Issue: engineering IS investigating the cause of front drive shafts (half shafts) rubber boots split or damaged on land rover / range rover vehicles in warranty. Cause: unknown engineering investigation on-going."
- 10101223"Re-issued february 2014. Issue: engineering investigation to front air spring failures cause: unknown at this time"
- 10101162Situation: the steering wheel may exhibit a vibration / shimmy while driving. Cause: this may be caused by a road wheel/tire assembly imbalance and/or temporary tire flat-spotting.
- 10100968"Issue: this ssm has been released to address the high number of speaker assemblies returned, many of which are deemed as no fault found. Cause: incorrect diagnosis."
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