MYRModel Year Report

2004 Land Rover Range Rover

● Typical for this model
2004 Land Rover Range Rover
RENDERED 2026-09-17T04:38:27.190Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Land Rover Range Rover Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2004 highlighted. 1987: 3 complaints 1987 1988: 2 complaints 1989: 5 complaints 1990: 13 complaints 1991: 0 complaints 1992: 6 complaints 1992 1993: 8 complaints 1994: 10 complaints 1995: 25 complaints 1996: 35 complaints 1997: 21 complaints 1997 1998: 24 complaints 1999: 29 complaints 2000: 26 complaints 2001: 7 complaints 2002: 14 complaints 2002 2003: 97 complaints 2004: 52 complaints 2004 2005: 35 complaints 2006: 52 complaints 2007: 14 complaints 2007 2008: 30 complaints 2009: 5 complaints 2010: 14 complaints 2011: 15 complaints 2012: 20 complaints 2012 2013: 26 complaints 2014: 41 complaints 2015: 71 complaints 2016: 73 complaints 2017: 61 complaints 2017 2018: 26 complaints 2019: 15 complaints 2020: 23 complaints 2021: 12 complaints 2022: 3 complaints 2022 2023: 21 complaints 2024: 10 complaints 2025: 8 complaints 2026: 0 complaints 2026
2004: 52 complaints
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YearComplaints
19873
19882
19895
199013
19910
19926
19938
199410
199525
199635
199721
199824
199929
200026
20017
200214
200397
200452
200535
200652
200714
200830
20095
201014
201115
201220
201326
201441
201571
201673
201761
201826
201915
202023
202112
20223
202321
202410
20258
20260

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

POWER TRAIN 48%

48% of complaints: power train — 25 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing differential unit and driveline.

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The contact owns a 2004 Land Rover Range Rover. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle independently downshifted without warning.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231221

I WAS TRAVELING IN MY 2004 RANGE ROVER WITH 47K MILES ON I-H201 IN HAWAII AT 55 MPH WITH CRUISE CONTROL ON WHEN THE ENGINE SUDDENLY REVVED UP, THE WARNING SIGN CAME ON AND SAID TO PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND IT STOPPED ACCELERATING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20080311

MY HUSBAND, SON 10 YRS OLD, MYSELF , AND TWO PUGS WERE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY 31 AT APPX 65 MPH WHEN SUDDENLY OUR CAR MADE A LOUD CRACK NOISE AND SUDDENLY STOPPED ACCELERATING TELLING US TO PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20080302

STEERING 15%

15% of complaints: steering — 8 distinct reports on file.

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THIS RANGE ROVER STEERING IS DEFINITELY, BLIND SPOT WARNING DOESN'T WORK, FUEL GAUGE NEVER NOW HOW MUCH FUEL IS IN THE TANK BEFORE IT RUNS OUT OF FUEL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20210301

Also filed under FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 13%

13% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing cooling system and engine.

SUSPENSION 12%

12% of complaints: suspension — 6 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE 8%

8% of complaints: engine — 4 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE SMOKE APPEARED THROUGH THE CRACKS OF THE DASH BOARD. THE IGNITION WAS TURNED INTO THE OFF POSITION AND WHEN TRYING TO START IT AGAIN, IT DIDN'T TURN, THE IGNITION WAS LOCKED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20121212

Also filed under ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

I NOTICED A TICKING SOUND COMING FROM MY ENGINE COMPARTMENT. AFTER HAVING IT DIAGNOSED AT THE RANGE ROVER DEALERSHIP I WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS THE TENSIONER GUIDES AND THAT I WOULD NEED A NEW ENGINE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190514

BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE FOR WIFE BRAND NEW FOR $80,000. FIRST 38,000 MILES BEST CAR EVER OWNED. THEN THE LANDSLIDE BEGAN. FIRST BAD VIBRATION FRONT END WE PAY $1,300 FOR WHEEL BEARINGS. THE TRANSMISSION COOLER RUSTED OUT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120529

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20090105 — power train

LAND ROVER IS RECALLING 19,168 MY 2003-2005 RANGE ROVER VEHICLES. THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL COUPLING SLEEVE AND THE PROPELLER SHAFT MAY BE MISALIGNED, RESULTING IN SPLINE WEAR OVER A PERIOD OF TIME. AS

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED DESIGN OF THE PROPELLER SHAFT, THE FLANGE KIT AND HEAT SHIELD KIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 6, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LAND ROVER AT 1-800- 637-6837.

Campaign 08V635000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2004 Land Rover Range Rover — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (25 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 08V635000 (power train) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2008 ▲ 2005 ▲ 1996

WORST YEARS

◆ 2003 ◆ 2016 ◆ 2015

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FAQ

Is the 2004 Land Rover Range Rover reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2004 Land Rover Range Rover is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Land Rover Range Rover?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 48% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2004 Land Rover Range Rover have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.