2004 Land Rover RANGE ROVER problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
51 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
73,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2004 model year. Data snapshot: . 45 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Power Train is the most frequently named component, appearing in 8 of 51 complaints (15.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 10 | 19.6% |
| Steering behavior | 8 | 15.7% |
| Transmission and shifting | 7 | 13.7% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 3.9% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 8 |
| Steering | 8 |
| Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit | 7 |
| Suspension | 6 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 5 |
| Power Train:Driveline | 5 |
| Engine | 4 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 |
Power Train: 8; Steering: 8; Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit: 7; Suspension: 6; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 5; Power Train:Driveline: 5; Engine: 4; Engine And Engine Cooling: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 3 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 7 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 14 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 9 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 10 |
| 150,000 and above | 2 |
Under 25,000: 3; 25,000 to 49,999: 7; 50,000 to 74,999: 14; 75,000 to 99,999: 9; 100,000 to 149,999: 10; 150,000 and above: 2
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (14). 6 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 16 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2023 | 1 |
2008: 16; 2009: 7; 2010: 5; 2011: 3; 2012: 3; 2013: 3; 2014: 3; 2015: 5; 2016: 1; 2019: 1; 2021: 3; 2023: 1
Pattern summary
Power Train leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 10 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 8 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 7 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10220849 · 2008-03-11 (March 11, 2008)
I WAS TRAVELING IN MY 2004 RANGE ROVER WITH 47K MILES ON I-H201 IN HAWAII AT 55 MPH WITH CRUISE CONTROL ON WHEN THE ENGINE SUDDENLY REVVED UP, THE WARNING SIGN CAME ON AND SAID TO PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND IT STOPPED ACCELERATING. I PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND ROLLED TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY. THE CAR COULD NOT LONGER GET INTO GEAR, MADE HORRIBLE GRINDING NOISES, AND ONLY COULD ONLY STOP WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ENGAGED (PUTTING THE CAR IN PARK DID NOTHING). THE CAR HAD TO BE TOWED INTO THE LAND ROVER DEALERSHIP. THEY SAID THAT THE FRONT D…
Owner-reported narrative. 47,340 miles reported. Look up ODI 10220849 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10222120 · 2008-03-24 (March 24, 2008)
I WAS TRAVELING HOME ON I-H201 WHEN THERE WAS A LOUD GEAR CRANKING SOUND AND THE VEHICLE COULD NO LONGER ACCELERATE. THE WARNING CAME ON AND SAID TO PUT THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL. THE VEHICLE ROLLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND NEEDED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP BECAUSE IT COULDN'T SHIFT INTO PARK. IT WAS TOWED IN AND THE DEALER SAID THAT IT WAS A FRONT DIFFERENTIAL FAILURE WHICH WAS COMMON WITH THIS YEAR. IT'S LUCKY THAT IT HAPPENED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT WHEN THERE WASN'T ANY TRAFFIC. THERE WEREN'T ANY MECHANICAL WARNINGS PRIOR TO THIS I…
Owner-reported narrative. 47,340 miles reported. Look up ODI 10222120 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10286125 · 2009-10-02 (October 2, 2009)
2004 RANGE ROVER. WHILE DRIVING, STEERING WHEEL DROPPED IN LAP ALMOST CAUSING ACCIDENT . WAS TOLD A "PLASTIC GEAR" IN STEERING WHEEL WAS WORN OUT. WAITING TO HEAR FROM LAND ROVER. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10286125 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10459968 · 2012-05-29 (May 29, 2012)
BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE FOR WIFE BRAND NEW FOR $80,000. FIRST 38,000 MILES BEST CAR EVER OWNED. THEN THE LANDSLIDE BEGAN. FIRST BAD VIBRATION FRONT END WE PAY $1,300 FOR WHEEL BEARINGS. THE TRANSMISSION COOLER RUSTED OUT. OUR FAULT SALTY ROADS $1,100.00 NEXT THE RADIATOR GOES $1,800 ON US. BY NOW 72,000 MILES ON IT. KEEP IN MIND MY WIFE ONLY USES TO GOTO GROCERY STORE AND PICK KIDS UP FROM SCHOOL. GOD FORBID WE EVER TOOK IT OFF ROAD OR THRU THE PLAINS OF AFRICA. NOW THE BIGGY STARTS ENGINE SURGING FOR NO REASON, VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL. YES TI…
Owner-reported narrative. 64,356 miles reported. Look up ODI 10459968 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10225805 · 2008-04-27 (April 27, 2008)
I PURCHASED A NEW 2004 HSE RANGE ROVER ALONG WITH A WARRANTY EXTENSION FOR 100,000 MILES. DURING THE SECOND YEAR OF OWNERSHIP, THE "FAILED TRANS. PROGRAM" WARNING STARTED TO APPEAR, THE CAR WOULD SUDDENLY SHIFT INTO "LIMP" MODE (2ND GEAR) WITH A LOUD THUD. EACH TIME I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP (3 DIFFERENT DEALERS) I WAS TOLD IT WAS JUST A SENSOR. NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT. I HAVE TAKEN IT IN FOR REPAIR FOR THIS ISSUE MORE THAN 8 TIMES, MY WARRANTY JUST EXPIRED, AND NOW I AM TOLD THAT I NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION. I AM LIVID. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 24,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10225805 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10263664 · 2009-03-30 (March 30, 2009)
CAR SHAKE, VIBRATE AND WITH STRONG PULL TOWARDS EITHER RIGHT SIDE OR LEFT SIDE. SIMULTANEOUSLY, THERE APPEARS TO BE AN INTERMITTENT LOSS OF POWER AND VEHICLE WILL NOT RESPOND TO GAS PEDAL. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 60,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10263664 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10398629 · 2011-05-02 (May 2, 2011)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH WHEN THE ENGINE EXHIBITED AN ABNORMAL INCREASE IN RPMS AND STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING THE RESULTS FROM THE DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,025.
Owner-reported narrative. 75,025 miles reported. Look up ODI 10398629 at NHTSA ↗