2004 Land Rover Range Rover Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 16%of 51 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 105,688miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the steering of the 2004 Land Rover Range Rover, 16% of the 51 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 105,688 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Steering column failure, the wheel dropped onto my lap as I was driving. Almost lost control. Very scary, I had to hold wheel up which has full range of un/down motion, while trying to get to the side of the road. There was a failure of the steering wheel tilt mechanism. I disconnected the wheel tilt drive motor and rigged the wheel so it could be driven home.”
NHTSA complaint #10678641, filed 2015-01, 140,000 miles“I notice when I am driving anytime I brake my car veers to the left and I almost crashed two times because of this my car is properly aligned and it has brand new brakes and rotors that's the reason I changed them because I thought that maybe the brakes or rotors were bad but the problem is still present so I would like to know if there has been any recalls on my particular vehicle because this is a very frustrating and dangerous problem I would very much appreciate it if someone please helped me out and contacted me as soon as possible thank you and have a great day :)”
NHTSA complaint #10594458, filed 2014-05, 111,375 miles“Grand-daughter was driving my Range Rover. While driving the steering wheel dropped down into her lap. Was able to brake and slowly turn wheel to pull off road. Steering column would telescope but not raise/lower. Turned vehicle off, restarted, kept trying adjustment lever until finally column retracted then raised to normal position.”
NHTSA complaint #10731114, filed 2015-06, 146,000 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Land Rover Range Rover. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH, the steering wheel fractured. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering wheel needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 11,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10811181, filed 2015-12, 11,000 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Land Rover Range Rover. The contact stated that the steering wheel became loose and fell into the contact's lap. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic, who advised that the steering column needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 95,400. Updated 11/19/13”
NHTSA complaint #10546424, filed 2013-10, 95,400 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10134896Mar 26, 2018The steering wheel may exhibit a vibration / shimmy while driving.
- 10116190May 9, 2017Situation: The steering wheel may exhibit a vibration / shimmy while driving.
- 10106021Jan 5, 2015"re-issued dec 2015 issue: when completing a repair on components in the power assisted steering system, debris may be found within the power steering fluid system which could…
- 10224475Sep 9, 2014Technical Bulletin: Steering Column Issues Requiring Replacement
- 10213997Sep 9, 2014Technical Bulletin: Steering Column Issues Requiring Replacement
- 10102124Sep 9, 2014"situation: the steering column may require replacement due to certain issues or damage. Cause: this may be caused by one or more of the following: inoperative tilt mechanism…
- 10070740Sep 9, 2014Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10057585Sep 9, 2014Landrover 2003-2009: regarding replacement of steering column due to lock mechanism, clicking noises, tilt mechanism fails to work, and reach spindle thread damage .
- 10101162Feb 10, 2014Situation: the steering wheel may exhibit a vibration / shimmy while driving. Cause: this may be caused by a road wheel/tire assembly imbalance and/or temporary tire flat-spotting.
- 10051505Oct 31, 2012Land rover: there is noise coming from the steering column reach motor and possible cause may be a lack of reach spindle lubrication or an internal fault from within. Models…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 11% |
| 2023 | 1 | 5% |
| 2020 | 3 | 11% |
| 2018 | 1 | 4% |
| 2017 | 16 | 26% |
| 2016 | 32 | 41% |
| 2015 | 39 | 55% |
| 2014 | 3 | 7% |
| 2013 | 2 | 8% |
| 2009 | 1 | 20% |
| 2008 | 1 | 3% |
| 2007 | 1 | 7% |
| 2006 | 7 | 13% |
| 2005 | 4 | 11% |
| 2004 | 8 | 16% |
| 2003 | 8 | 8% |
| 2002 | 1 | 7% |
| 2000 | 2 | 8% |
| 1999 | 5 | 17% |
| 1998 | 2 | 8% |
| 1996 | 1 | 3% |
| 1995 | 5 | 20% |
| 1994 | 1 | 10% |
| 1993 | 3 | 38% |
| 1992 | 1 | 17% |
| 1990 | 1 | 8% |
| 1989 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2004 Land Rover Range Rover
25 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLane departure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Land Rover Range Rover
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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