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2004 Land Rover Range Rover Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 51 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Land Rover Range Rover, most often about the transmission (49% of complaints, typically around 64,500 miles). It is 6th of 26 Range Rover model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2004 Land Rover Range Rover problems
Transmission
25 complaints · 49%Half of these problems showed up before 64,500 miles. Parts named most often: driveline, automatic transmission.
I have a 2004 Range Rover and my brother has a 2003. I just had my car towed today to Land Rover to fix a diff problem that obviously most 2002-2005 models have and Land Rover wants to do nothing about it! Mine has 64k on it and my brothers had 58k on it. Total bs that it breaks like that so quickly if at all. These…
Took my 2004 rr to dealer for front differential recall, having no prior issues. Left the dealer and within 20 minutes had a failure at highway speeds in miami, in rush hour traffic!! Cpu on vehicle said "put vehicle in neutral" which I did and luckily coasted to the side of the freeway stranded. Thank goodness I…
Engine
10 complaints · 20%Half of these problems showed up before 71,500 miles. Parts named most often: cooling system, engine.
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…
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…
Steering
8 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 105,500 miles.
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…
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…
Suspension
6 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 64,500 miles.
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.
Car shake, vibrate and with strong pull towards either right side or left side. Simultaneously, there appears to be an intermittent loss of power and vehicle will not respond to gas pedal.
Brakes
4 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
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…
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…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2004 Land Rover Range Rover recalls
Transmission: driveshaft
Risk: Continued vehicle operation can eventually result in the splines shearing and a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2004 Land Rover Range Rover
- What are the most common problems with the 2004 Land Rover Range Rover?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (25 complaints, typically around 64,500 miles); engine (10 complaints, typically around 71,500 miles); steering (8 complaints, typically around 105,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2004 Land Rover Range Rover have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from December 3, 2008 (transmission). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2004 a bad year for the Land Rover Range Rover?
- It is 6th of 26 Range Rover model years by number of complaints, with 51 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.