2004 Land Rover Range Rover problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (8) · Equipment (8) · Power Train:driveline:differential Unit (7)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Land Rover Range Rover model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
45 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (54)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Wheels 2018-03-26 · LTB00401NAS6 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the steering wheel may exhibit a vibration / shimmy while driving.
Power Train 2018-03-21 · SSM73409 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
issue: powertrain transmission module learn adaption routine has been instated on sdd/pathfinder.
Electrical System 2018-03-08 · SFCC_08MAR18_16 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the 'service required' warning text will not appear on the instrument cluster (ic) if a vehicle has reached its service point.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2017-09-14 · SFCC-14SEP17 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
presentation from dealer shop foreman conference call
Steering 2017-05-09 · LTB00401NAS5 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
situation: the steering wheel may exhibit a vibration / shimmy while driving.
Equipment:electrical 2015-10-30 · SSM72011 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
"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."
Showing the 6 most recent of 54 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2023-12-21 · Power Train · 154,000 mi“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…”
2021-06-27 · Tires:tread/Belt“tire shop owner sold me a used tire as new…”
2021-05-05 · Service Brakes · 163,000 mi“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…”
2021-03-01 · 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.…”
2019-05-14 · Engine · 123,000 mi“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.…”
2016-04-18 · Power Train · 112,000 mi“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 wit…”
2015-12-18 · Steering · 11,000 mi“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 …”
2015-06-29 · Steering · 146,000 mi“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.…”
2015-02-09 · Service Brakes · 48,000 mi“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 sen…”
2015-01-23 · Steering · 140,000 mi“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 …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.