2004 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
61
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2004 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
The 2004 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER has received a total of 61 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Land Rover for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Train (8 complaints), Steering (8 complaints), and Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit (7 complaints).
Recalls for the 2004 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2004 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER, potentially affecting up to 19,168 vehicles.
Recall 08V635000 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
| 19,168 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2004 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
61 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Traindriveline | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lane Departure Blind Spot Detection | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tirestreadbelt | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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.
Tire shop owner sold me a used tire as new
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
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.
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.
Safety Rating for the 2004 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
Land Rover has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2004 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
LTB00033NAS2 — STEERING:COLUMN
"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...
Q-041 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
LAND ROVER: SERVICE ACTION: FRONT DIFFERENTIAL TO PROPELLER SHAFT SPLINE WEAR - REPAIR PROCEDURE. *PE UPDATED 6/29/09. *PE
SA-Q-041 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
LAND ROVER SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED FOR RANGE ROVERS MODEL YEARS 2003-2005. A POTENTIAL CONCERN WITH THE ALIGNMENT OF THE JOINT THAT CONNECTS THE FRONT PROPSHAFT TO THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
- 1999 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER — 38 complaints
- 2000 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER — 34 complaints
- 2001 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER — 7 complaints
- 2002 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER — 25 complaints
- 2003 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER — 133 complaints
- 2004 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER (current)
- 2005 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER — 43 complaints
- 2006 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER — 80 complaints
- 2007 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER — 22 complaints
- 2008 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER — 34 complaints
- 2009 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER — 5 complaints
Other LAND ROVER Models
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER — 798 total complaints
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY — 745 total complaints
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT — 745 total complaints
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER EVOQUE — 539 total complaints
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER — 296 total complaints
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II — 279 total complaints
- LAND ROVER LR3 — 259 total complaints
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT — 245 total complaints