Driveshaft problems of the 2004 Land Rover Range Rover

Drive shaft to front differential failure as a result of rigid front drive shaft (no flex coupling) design fault by Land Rover.

The contact owns a 2004 Land Rover Range Rover. The contact stated that when driving uphill at any speed, the vehicle would hesitate and jerk simultaneously. The failure recurred numerous times. The manufacturer advised that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 08v635000 (power train: drive line: drive shaft) the vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000 and the approximate current mileage was 123,000. The VIN was not available.

It started about 2 months ago after I brought my car in for a recall issue I received in the mail regarding the differentials and front drive shaft. I figure it was a good idea to have it fixed as a preventable measure. Shortly after (about 2 weeks) I started noticing "trans prog error" appear on my dashboard display but it would disappear and reappear and figure if the light does not stay on it should not be an issue. Than my car one day while driving on the fast lane of the highway just lost power and displayed to put car in neutral. I had to get the car towed to a repair shop. They told me that it was a sensor and that I should try a transmission fluid change first. That did not help, I continued driving for another 2 weeks with getting stuck in the middle of the highway several times at very dangerous times (ie. After 2am) with close calls, fortunately nothing happened to me but I would like to see that this does not happen to anyone else. I took the car to lr dealership repair and they told me that I needed a new transmission and transfer box among other things that would bring it to a $11-15k job. I find this ridiculous for such an expensive car that was well taken care of with 65,000 miles. I was out of warranty but a transmission should be the life of a car. Please help! I would like to have a recall and/or class action suit to remedy this issue as soon as possible.

Front differential and drive train failure 2ed time in less than 12 months. This is a known problem with all 03-05 Range Rovers, but yet the dealership continues to band-aid the problem.

Driving on highway and transmission failed. 2004 Land Rover Range Rover with 53k miles. Front differential and drive shaft splines worn down. Repaired and replaced.

While driving on the freeway @ about 65 mph a loud screeching noise just came out of no where then the vehicle would not accelerate when putting your foot on the gas & when I tried to accelerate it was accompanied by more loud grinding noises! we were almost killed on the freeway because we were in the fast lane & the car locked up!!! I had to have it towed home @ a cost of $300. There was an investigation opened for her problem action # ea0712 for component power train:driveline:differential unit, power train:axle assembly:axle shaft, power train:driveline:driveshaft. Prior to this I have had no problems or any signs of any problem with my 2004 Range Rover hse. I called Range Rover today (Monday 11/26/07) @ 1-800-637-6837 and was rudely advised by the rep. That she wasn't a auto mechanic & that I would have to deal with it with my local dealership. I can't imagine this just being a normal routine problem in owning this car & would like a answer. I love my rover but can't afford to have this happen!.

Normal driving on asphalt pavement at approximately 45 mph. Front drive shaft, and or, front differential failure. Resulted in inability to drive vehicle. This is second time this has happened over the last 15,000 miles.

While driving at speed in excess of 60mph the suspension, transmission, driveshafts failed multiple times. Require tow serviced each time due to complete powerfailures. Vehicle locked and forced me into emergency lane on the NJ turnpike. Landrover replaced only the battery and alternator the first time and 3 months later the failure happened again , and they replaced the battery and alternator again. Vehicle has electronic problems I have had speakers,ecu sensors, steering wheel motor, parking sensors all replaced in a 12 month span of a 2 year lease. Landrover will not help me obtain a safe replacement for the remained of my lease.

On 7/22/07 my 2004 Land Rover Range Rover without warning and traveling approx 20mph started making a very loud grinding noise and came to a halt. I put it in park and the noise was gone. Then I shifted it into drive and again grinding noise and no movement. I shut it down and called for a tow (flatbed). At the repair shop (not dealer - the dealer said they have not heard of this issue) told me this is common with rr 2003-05 models. Since it is a common problem and a clear manufacture defect, Land Rover or the Ford motor group should be held liable and recall all affected models and repair them. I had to pay $2600. 00 for a new differential and driveshaft.

I noticed a loss in power to the Land Rover Range Rover. Also noticed a clunking noise from the front of the SUV. The SUV was now in the shop for a repair that was common on the Range Rover to replace the front differential and the driveshaft. If I had not been alert to the noise when I had the window down I might have experienced a hazardous situation on the highway. The fix at this time was just replace the parts with new ones, but I understood that this was not addressing the problem, but just providing a temporary solution until suvwas out of warranty period. The SUV is a 2004 Range Rover with 33k miles on it.

Driving car home and find viscous fluid leaking from front coupler. Take to dealer and they find rear drive shaft assembly gone bad! replaced/repaired rear drive shaft assembly. (propeller shaft) this is the second problem with differential issues. (both in the same day!) again, lrna is aware of the ongoing problems with it's drive shafts on the rover. After talking to them it is very clear that they don't care that they have a car out there on the road with problems that could kill someone. Take some action!.