2004 Land Rover New Range Rover: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 34 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is power train (74% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall Nov 2004
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 34 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“I have to replace my fuel pump two times it cost me over $2,000 and now my steering column isn't working my key won't turn I tested it by taking the fuse out and disconnecting the battery still nothing went to a current range rover spot and they said that's common in those vehicles with the steering column going out which makes the key not turn I hope that you guys can really resolve this situation because for this to be an old vehicle I'm spending a lot of money out of my pocket thank you”Owner report · Steering · Apr 2017
“My alternator started going out and as my car was dying out it started speeding up I was trying to push on the break and I got to try to push on the brake it would only force the car to go forward so I was just release my foot off the brake and just let the cargo and the car had went around in circles until it died out then I tried to get a jump from a bus driver”Owner report · Electronic Stability Control (Esc) · Nov 2016
“I was driving 75 mph on highway on june 1st, 2016 when a loud grinding noice occurred in the front end followed by loss of drive train. Car almost lost control but was able to coast to side of road. The car would still roll while in park and finally had to put emergency brake to stop it. A put in neutral warning came on in dash and I shut the motor off and left on the side of the road. This was a scary and dangerous experience and I would like to know what my options are and if this is a recall what can I do after it has failed.”Owner report · Power Train · Jun 2016
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“Driving over 60mph when message alert saying trans failsafe prog appears. A loud grinding noise is heard and the message alert system informs me to put the vehicle in neutral. Which I immediately do. I had to coast in heavy traffic to the emergency lane and wait for tow truck. Any attempt to put the vehicle in anything other than neutral results in loud grinding noise. It is an 2004 range rover with approx 73000 miles. When tow truck arrived we both noticed a large stain under the car as some type of fluid had began to leak as I waited for the tow trucks arrival. *tr”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Sep 2008
“My 2004 land rover range rover has front differential problem, was driving on highway and with out any notice car lost all power and couldn't move. *tr”Owner report · Power Train · Apr 2008
“Front differential and drive train failure 2ed time in less than 12 months. This is a known problem with all 03-05 range rovers, but yet the dealership continues to band-aid the problem. *cn”Owner report · Power Train · Jan 2008
“Driving on highway and transmission failed. 2004 land rover range rover with 53k miles. Front differential and drive shaft splines worn down. Repaired and replaced. *tr”Owner report · Power Train · Dec 2007
“The front differential has malfunctioned twice in the past 18 months. The vehicle comes to a near screeching halt when this happens, both times at highway speeds and is unsafe. The first time it was replaced; it is currently in the shop for the second replacement. *tr”Owner report · Power Train · Dec 2007
“Normal driving on asphalt pavement at approximately 45 mph. Front drive shaft, and or, front differential failure. Resulted in inability to drive vehicle. This is second time this has happened over the last 15,000 miles. *tr”Owner report · Power Train · Oct 2007
“While driving at speed in excess of 60mph the suspension, transmission, driveshafts failed multiple times. Require tow serviced each time due to complete powerfailures. Vehicle locked and forced me into emergency lane on the nj turnpike. Landrover replaced only the battery and alternator the first time and 3 months later the failure happened again , and they replaced the battery and alternator again. Vehicle has electronic problems I have had speakers,ecu sensors, steering wheel motor, parking sensors all replaced in a 12 month span of a 2 year lease. Landrover will not help me obtain a safe replacement for the remained of my lease. *tr”Owner report · Suspension · Sep 2007
When filing, owners marked a crash in 3 of these complaints and injuries in 1 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL MAY HAVE BEEN FITTED WITH A YAW RATE SENSOR THAT HAS INTERNALLY DELAMINATED, WHICH COULD ACTUATE THE SYSTEM INCORRECTLY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES TO DETERMINE IF THEY CONTAIN A SUSPECT SENSOR, AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE SENSOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 15, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT LAND ROVER AT 1-800-637-6837.
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Is the 2004 Land Rover New Range Rover reliable?
NHTSA has 34 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 2004 Land Rover New Range Rover. The most complained-about area is power train (74% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2004 Land Rover New Range Rover problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 49,500 miles or less.
Does the 2004 Land Rover New Range Rover have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning electronic stability control:automatic (asc). Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.