2004 Land Rover Range Rover: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 67 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is power train (36% of complaints); the 2005 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Dec 2008
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 67 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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.”Owner report · Power Train · Nov 2023
“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.”Owner report · Lane Departure · Feb 2021
“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”Owner report · Service Brakes · Nov 2020
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“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.”Owner report · Engine · Apr 2019
“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.”Owner report · Power Train · Apr 2016
“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.”Owner report · Steering · Dec 2015
“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.”Owner report · Steering · Jun 2015
“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”Owner report · Steering · Jul 2014
“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”Owner report · Steering · May 2014
“Drive shaft to front differential failure as a result of rigid front drive shaft (no flex coupling) design fault by land rover. *tr”Owner report · Power Train · Mar 2014
Recalls - 1 campaign
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.
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.
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Is the 2004 Land Rover Range Rover reliable?
NHTSA has 67 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 2004 Land Rover Range Rover. The most complained-about area is power train (36% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2004 Land Rover Range Rover problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 73,000 miles or less.
Does the 2004 Land Rover Range Rover have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning power train:driveline:driveshaft. 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.