2004 Land Rover New Range Rover problems & reliability
34 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2004 Land Rover New Range Rover, alongside 1 safety recall campaign. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
1 complaint report injuries (1 injured).
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train → | 26 | 76% |
| Equipment | 3 | 9% |
| Steering | 3 | 9% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 6% |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 6% |
| Suspension | 2 | 6% |
| Air Bags | 1 | 3% |
| Electrical System | 1 | 3% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 3% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 3% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Mileage when problems occurred
Among the 26 complaints that included a usable odometer reading, the median reported incident mileage was 49,500 miles (middle 50% between 36,475 and 57,000 miles).
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“My alternator started going out and as my car was dying out it started speeding up I was trying to push on the break and I got to try to push on the brake it would only force the car to go forward so I was just release my foot off the brake and just let the cargo and the car had went around in circles until it died…”
Electronic Stability Control (esc) · filed Dec 8, 2017
“I have to replace my fuel pump two times it cost me over $2,000 and now my steering column isn't working my key won't turn I tested it by taking the fuse out and disconnecting the battery still nothing went to a current range rover spot and they said that's common in those vehicles with the steering column going out…”
Electronic Stability Control (esc) · filed Dec 8, 2017
“I was driving 75 mph on highway on june 1st, 2016 when a loud grinding noice occurred in the front end followed by loss of drive train. Car almost lost control but was able to coast to side of road. The car would still roll while in park and finally had to put emergency brake to stop it. A put in neutral warning came…”
Power Train · filed Jun 2, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Federal defect investigations
- FRONT DIFF. / PROPELLER SHAFT FAILURE
Engineering Analysis EA07012 · opened Aug 14, 2007 · closed Dec 10, 2008 · led to recall 08V635000
- FRONT DIFFERENTIAL/DRIVESHAFT FAILURE
Preliminary Evaluation PE07019 · opened Apr 4, 2007 · closed Aug 15, 2007
Technical service bulletins
9 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2004 Land Rover New Range Rover.
Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call
SFCC-14SEP17 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 14, 2017
Land rover: the front left hand corner, a noise of rubbing, scraping, drone type and/or a vibration appears due to transfer case chain on coast/overrun chordal vibration. Model range rover. No model years. *pe
SSM-67137 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 4, 2013
Land rover: gearshift remains stuck, either up, down, in neutral, park or is erratic or intermittent in operation of shifting, due to possible earth points are loose or corroded. Model range rover. No model year. *pe
SSM-67317 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 30, 2013
Land rover: the compressor exhaust valve may be cause of the air suspension warning lamp to be illuminated and a possible electrical failure. *pe
SSM-54997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 26, 2012
Land rover: situation involving the dmtl (diagnostic module tank leakage) pump engine warranty claims. *pe
SSM-54617 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 10, 2012
Land rover: incorrect fitment of agm batteries to vehicles originally specified with flooded battery. *pe
SSM-51557 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 22, 2011
Steering column faults. *tt updated 04-27-07. *kb
211003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 1, 2007
Steering column reach motor noise. *eh updated 07-25-07. *kb
570505 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 20, 2006
Power steering squeak at bulkhead. *tt
570105 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 26, 2006
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
The 2004 Land Rover New Range Rover has 1 NHTSA recall campaign — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
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- · Among complaints with usable mileage, the median reported incident mileage was 49,500 miles. This does not predict when a particular vehicle will develop a problem.