2004 Land Rover NEW Range Rover Transmission and drivetrain Problems

“2004 range rover differential failure. The vehicle failed twice in traffic and just shut down, I had to have it towed. I am lucky to be alive, this problem was very dangerous, when I did research on the vehicle I was shocked to learn that it has not be recalled. The dealer will hit you for cost everytime, it was a racket and a shame.”

“I was proceeding eastbound on 580 in san leandro at about 70 MPH and heard an abrupt grinding sound and then lost acceleration. The engine was still working but could not get any torque. I was able to get the vehicle to the emergency lane as it decelerated. Once the vehicle came to a stop it would not move again. The gears would not engage without the grinding sound.”

“Vehicle had been making small grinding noises for about six months. I thought it was axle issues. Had it checked by local dealership. Agreed to keep tires on an alignment schedule and monitor. On 4 feb, 2007 I stopped at an intersection. When the light turned green I tried to take off and the car would not move. Made a grinding noise and did not go anywhere. Tried to place it in reverse, same response. Had to get it towed to the dealership.”

“I was driving down a main road on us 69 in tyler, texas friday evening. The vehicle has 51000 miles on it. I was traveling at 40mph when the car slipped out of gear and said to shift to neutral. Car died on the spot, and had to have it towed. Apparently it was due to front differential breaking. I read on webs ites that 2004 and older range rovers have this problem. My vehicle was in the process of having front differential,cv axle, and transmission replaced due to this problem.”

“Was at a red light 3 days ago and heard a loud bang from the transmission area of my 2004 range rover. I put the car in neutral then drive and heard a grinding sound. The car was unable to move. I had the car towed to range rover, encino approximately 100 miles away. Range rover said it was the front differential that was broken. The same day that I picked up the car from the service department, about 70 miles into the trip home the transmission began to rev while I was at a cruising speed of 70 MPH. …”