Model year record

2004 Land Rover Range Rover recalls & problems

The 2004 Land Rover Range Rover has 1 safety recall and 51 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train (25 complaints).

Recalls1safety recalls

Complaints51filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 1reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Power trainDec 3, 2008

Driveline › Driveshaft

Recall 08V63500019,168 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: 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.
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.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2004 Land Rover Range Rover w/SAB

OverallNot Rated

Frontal crash	Not Rated
Side crash	Not Rated
Rollover	Not Rated

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Range Rover

12mpg combined

City / highway	11 / 15 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

4.4 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $6,850/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Fires	Typical mileage*
Power trainDriveline › Differential unit; Automatic transmission	25	0	64,503 mi
Steering	8	0	105,687 mi
Engine and engine coolingCooling system; Engine	6	0	61,500 mi
Suspension	6	0	64,356 mi
Engine	4	1	116,077 mi
Service brakes	3	0	111,375 mi
Structure	2	0	—
Electrical system	2	1	—
Exterior lighting	1	0	—
Service brakes, hydraulicAntilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module	1	0	—
Fuel/propulsion system	1	0	—
Lane departureBlind spot detection	1	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Power train
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.
Nov 21, 2023 · 154,000 miles
Tires › Tread/belt
Tire shop owner sold me a used tire as new
Mar 12, 2021
Service brakes
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
Nov 4, 2020 · 163,000 miles
Fuel/propulsion system
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.
Feb 22, 2021
Engine
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.
Apr 4, 2019 · 123,000 miles
Power train
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.
Apr 11, 2016 · 112,000 miles
Steering
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.
Dec 11, 2015 · 11,000 miles
Steering
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.
Jun 26, 2015 · 146,000 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.