Land Rover Differential Problem

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Land Rover has had multiple problems with the differential which may fail during or shortly after warranty. Owners may be entitled to compensation. Here are some typical complaints reported to the NHTSA,

Date Complaint Filed: 04/27/2015
Component(s): SUSPENSION
Manufacturer: LAND ROVER
Vehicle Identification No. (VIN): SALFP24N88H…

SUMMARY:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 LAND ROVER LR2. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL HUMMING
NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS
DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE
RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS
40,000.
Manufacturer: LAND ROVER
Component(s): SUSPENSION, DIFFERENTIAL

SUMMARY: QUOTED BY DEALERSHIP THAT REAR DIFFERENTIAL NEED TO BE REPLACED FOR ~$2200. RESEARCH HAS SHOWN MY THERE ARE
HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SAME ISSUES ON MANY LAND ROVER LR2/3 MODELS. I WOULD LIKE TO ADVOCATE FOR A
RECALL, AS EVERY TIME LAND ROVER FIXES THIS KNOWN DEFECTIVE PART, THEY MAKE A BIG PROFIT. OTHERWISE, A CLASS ACTION
LAWSUIT WILL BE INITIATED AGAINST LAND ROVER.

SUMMARY:
MY 2009 LAND ROVER LR2, HAS SOUNDED VERY LOUD WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. I THOUGHT IT MAY HAVE JUST BEEN A TIRE
ISSUE THAT THEY WERE OLD AND NEEDED ROTATED OR REPLACED. WHILE MY CAR WAS IN THE SHOP FOR AN ALARM SYSTEM REPAIR
THE DEALERSHIP DID A MULTIPOINT INSPECTION. THEY SAID NOTHING WAS LEAKING OR IMMEDIATELY WRONG BUT I SHOULD GET IT
BACK IN FOR A MORE THOROUGH INSPECTION. I DID AND FOUND MY REAR DIFFERENTIAL NEEDS REPLACED. FROM RESEARCHING I HAVE
FOUND THIS HIS BEEN A WIDESPREAD AND KNOWN ISSUE DATING BACK TO THE 2008 MODEL.

Call for a Free Consultation on your Land Rover Differential Problem

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August 27, 2018 0

2017 Range Rover Stall and Electrical Problems

Range Rover owners have reported stalling and electrical problems.

Here are some reports.

“Car stalls when on highway, car stalls when out in gear.”

“This is my 3rd day of ownership for this brand new 2017 Range Rover Sport car and I have already experienced a multitude of problems.” … “I almost got into [an] accident because the car stalled while I was turning in an intersection.”

“Complete electronic shut down of braking and traction system, no power steering and no word LR what is wrong yet.” “The car shut off at a traffic light.” … “Warning lights go on for no reason.”

These are some of the complaints from clients and other Land Rover Range Rover owners, including the newest 2017 Range Rover Supercharged. If you are having problems with your Land Rover, call or email us for a consultation.

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The Law Office of Howard Gutman has been handling defective vehicle claims for over 30 years. Call (973) 598-1980 for a free consultation. Most claims handled on contingency with no payment required unless we secure a settlement.

May 3, 2017 0

9 Speed Transmission Recall

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There have been multiple recalls, service bulletins, and changes in the 9 speed transmission to address serious problems.

Jeep and Land Rover showed the first nine-speed automatic transmissions of the world at the 2013 Nobel Geneva Motor Show with the Jeep Cherokee 2014 the first nine-speed automatic transmission commercially available.

1. Recall

Automotive supplier ZF is recalling a control sensor found on nine-speed automatic transmissions used in over 500,000 vehicles. Fiat Chrysler, Honda and Land Rover models are affected. The transmission can shift into neutral at any speed or gear because of an insufficient crimp on a wiring harness attached to the sensor cluster. Models affected include the 2014-16 Jeep Cherokee, 2015-16 Jeep Renegade, 2015-17 Chrysler 200, 2015-16 RAM ProMaster City, 2016 Fiat 500X, 2014-17 Range Rover Evoque, 2015-17 Land Rover Discovery, 2015-17 Acura TLX (V6) and certain trims of the 2015-16 Honda Pilot.

http://autoweek.com/article/recalls/zf-recalls-505000-vehicles-9-speed-automatic#ixzz4TrS6VF7c

FREE CONSULATION ON YOUR ZF 9 SPEED TRANSMISSION PROBLEM
CALL (973) 598-1980

2. Software Changes and Updates

A Feb. 2015 story explains.

Now the automaker is offering a solution by way of software updates. The reprogramming of vehicle computers is said to cure issues of “hard shifts, lunging, unexpected disengagement of the transmission, and repeated illumination of malfunction lights.” Those complaints come directly from customers filing reports on the safecar.gov website.

FCA U.S. will begin to notify owners of 2014 and 2015 Jeep Cherokees along with owners of some 2015 Chrysler 200s powered by the 2.4-liter four-cylinder that the reprogrammed software is available at dealerships. In an interview with Automotive News, an FCA U.S. spokeswoman said the updated transmission software is “intended to keep the vehicle performing as intended, and to prevent durability issues from occurring in the future.”

This is hardly the first issue had with the nine-speed unit. The Cherokee’s original launch was delayed three months. http://www.topspeed.com/trucks/truck-news/jeep-cherokee-gets-software-update-for-problems-with-the-nine-speed-automatic-transmission-ar167506.html

December 25, 2016 0

Range Rover Suspension Class Action

A class action is pending dealing with suspension problems on Range Rover models. Owners may be entitled to compensation for vehicle problems or loss of use. CALL FOR A FREE CONSULTATION.

“Law360, New York (March 19, 2015, 1:26 PM ET) — A New Jersey federal judge on Wednesday pared claims in a putative class action alleging Jaguar Land Rover Automotive PLC manufactured and sold Range Rover vehicles equipped with defective electronic air suspension systems, refusing to toss the common-law claims but cutting consumer protection claims as time-barred.
U.S. District Judge William H. Walls partially granted the automaker’s bid to dismiss a second amended complaint in the suit alleging model years 2003 to 2006 of the Range Rover have a suspension defect that causes the suspension system’s rubber air bellows to develop leaks, subsequently releasing air pressure and losing their ability to hold the vehicle’s weight.

The case is Majdipour et al. v. Jaguar Land Rover North America LLC, case number 2:12-cv-07849, in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey.

July 21, 2015 0

2010 Range Rover Sport drive train and electrical problems

I have a 2010 RRS S/C purchased in January. It’s an incredible vehicle, but has been unreliable for me. It’s currently at the dealership for the 2nd time in as many months undergong diagnosis and transmission review for what appears to be bizarre electrical problems. The first time this happened, every warning light on the dash came on followed by multiple error messages. I lost power steering and virtually all engine power. The vehicle was towed to the dealership on a flatbed, and a few days later I got it back with a “no fault found” diagnosis. The problem did not rear its head while at the dealership so the fault codes stored in the ECU were reviewed then cleared.

A week ago last Monday a similar problem occurred (all dash lights and multiple error messages), but this time the transmission wouldn’t shift out of low gear. The dealer has had it now for over a week and they are “still working on it”. The ECU’s session files have been forwarded to LRNA but since this is the first time this problem has been seen, there is no knowledge of the cause nor is there a fix. The FSE-Field Service Engineer has recommended the vehicle’s wiring be checked and to have the transmission pan pulled, and although they did find a high-resistance ground point and fixed it today, I have very low confidence that this is the root of the problem.

Although the RRS is a fantastic vehicle when it works, my confidence in it has eroded, and I’m really not sure I’d buy another one. Fortunately for the rest of you, this does not seem to be a common problem. I am currently reviewing the Lemon Laws for my state.

I saw a Santorini Black 2010 RRS S/C on the road today and drooled… until I remembered that I actually own one.

Source: http://www.rangerovers.net/forum/9-range-rover-sport-l320/28580-ongoing-electrical-problems-my-2010-rrs.html

July 6, 2015 0

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