Power Train Problems of Land Rover Range Rover

Land Rover Range Rover owners have reported 288 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 22 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's differential unit (131 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's driveshaft (41 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Power Train problems of Land Rover Range Rover

The Differential Unit problem

While driving on the new jersey turnpike traveling at a speed of approximately 65-70 miles an hour my truck suddenly made a loud noise and it felt like the brakes locked up and melt grinding sounds. I had it towed to a repair shop and was told it was front differential failure.   Read details...

The Driveshaft problem

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

The Power Train problem

The brakes failed to function while I drove. I almost hit the car in front of me. The brake booster was not functioning. The engine check light appeared suddenly, but with that other messages too, and also that was safe to continue to drive with caution.   Read details...

The Power Train Driveline problem

I was driving my 2003 Range Rover that I just bought used 2 weeks earlier. As I was driving, the car started making severe grinding noises and lost power. I could not steer that well and was in the middle of the road.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

I had to have my 2003 Land Rover Range Rover repaired for this very same problem in December, 2007. The dealer wanted much more than what I had paid for per the attached repair bill from euro car. When I received this letter, I called Land Rover north America and was told that I had to go through   Read details...




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