Range Rover Suspension Problems

Land Rover Range Rover owners have experienced suspension problems Owners have reported suspension problems while driving, air spring problems, and loss of pressure.  Here are some typical problems.  Owners may be entitled to compensation for repair costs, inconvenience, and loss of use.  

Vehicle Identification No. (VIN): Not Available

SUMMARY:

DRIVING AT 35 MPH ON A SLIGHTLY SLOPE BLVD. THE 2004 RANGE ROVER EXPERIENCE A SUDDEN LACK OF CONTROL BY DRIVER. IMMEDIATELY FELT RANGE ROVER WEAVE SLIGHTLY OUT OF CONTROL AND REAR END DIPPING DOWNWARD. THE DRIVER HAD TO REACT QUICKLY TO COMPENSATE AND REGAIN CONTROL TO CONTINUE DRIVING SAFELY. IMMEDIATELY CONTACTED (OTHER-FOREIGN) REPAIR SHOP AND DROVE 5 MINUTES TO SHOP. SHOP ASE TECH DIAGNOSIS PROBLEM AS ABS CONTROL MODULE FAILED. REASON FOR SPONTANEOUS AIR SUSPENSION LIFTS TO VEHICLE WHEN SITTING IN TRAFFIC. TECH NOTES: FAILURE WITH AIR SUSPENSION WILL CAUSE VEHICLE TO LEAN (OFF BALANCE) AND MAY CREATE HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS. ABS CONTROL MODULE COST TO REPAIR $2,000. - $2,500 FURTHER DIAGNOSTIC NEEDED TO DETERMINE POSSIBLE OTHER RELATED ISSUES TO SPONTANEOUS AIR SUSPENSION LIFTING. IF FOUND LEAKAGE OF SUSPENSION AIRBAGS, EACH AIR BAG APPROXIMATELY $600 EACH ON REAR SUSPENSION. OWNERS FEELS THIS IS AN OBVIOUS AND WELL KNOWN PROBLEM WITH RANGE ROVERS (AND OTHER LANDROVER MODELS) WHICH THE MANUFACTURER IS IGNORING. OWNER FEEL MANUFACTURER CONTINUANCE TO NOT ADDRESSING THE ISSUE MAY CAUSE GRAVE INQUIRY IF AND WHEN SUSPENSION FAILS WHILE DRIVING. *TR

     

Date Complaint Filed: 11/19/2011
Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM , SUSPENSION , WHEELS

Date of Incident: 01/25/2010
NHTSA ID Number: 10436446

                           

    

Vehicle MakeModelModel Year(s)

• LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER 2005                        

 Manufacturer: LAND ROVER

Vehicle Identification No. (VIN): SALME11445A...

SUMMARY:

PURCHASED A 2005 LR3 IN 2009 SUSPENSION FELL IN 2010 EVERY SINCE I'VE HAD ISSUES WITH THE HCD INACTIVE SWITCH. HCD INACTIVE WAS COMING ON PRIOR TO SUSPENSION FALLING AND CONTINUES TO AS OF 11/11. ABS LIGHT AND AIRBAG LIGHT ALSO TURNS ON ANYTIME THROUGHOUT THE DAY AND SHUTS OFF. BEFORE THE SUSPENSION FELL I CONSTANTLY PAID DEALER TO DIAGNOSE AND THEY DID NOT FIND ANY PROBLEM WITH THE SUSPENSION..SHORTLY AFTER WHILE I WAS DRIVING THE SUSPENSION FELL. AS OF 11/11 MY ABS, HCD INACTIVE LIGHTS KEEP TURNING ON, THE DASHBOARD INCLUDING RADIO LIGHTS BLINK ON/OFF. PAST TWO WEEKS WHILE DRIVING THE CAR SLOWS DOWN AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS IN PLACE. MECHANIC CANNOT FIND ELECTRICAL ISSUES. MECHANIC DID FIND MY REAR INNER TIRES ARE BALD AND DANGEROUS. AFTER REVIEWING VARIOUS RR COMPLAINTS IT IS BEYOND MY UNDERSTANDING WHY RR ARE ABLE TO CONTINUE TO SELL $60,000 TRUCKS WITHOUT ANY FORM OF LEGAL ACTION. THE COMPANY AND PUBLIC ARE AWARE OF THE FAULTY ISSUES, THE ISSUES ARE DANGEROUS AND ALL COMMON IE: SUSPENSIONS FALLING, BALD INNER TIRES, GAS LEAKS. THE QUESTION RAISED ARE THESE SITES, CONSUMER COMPLAINTS ETC FOR CUSTOMERS TO VENT OR FOR ACTION TO TAKE PLACE?? 2 YEARS AND I'M ON MY SECOND SET OF TIRES!! PEOPLE ARE BUSTED FOR SELLING FAKE PRODUCTS SUCH AS PURSES, CLOTHES, BUT RR IS LOOKED OVER FOR KNOWINGLY MANUFAC., DANGEROUS VEHICLES. *TR

     

Date Complaint Filed: 11/19/2011
Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM , SUSPENSION , WHEELS

Date of Incident: 01/25/2010
NHTSA ID Number: 10436446

                           

         

Vehicle Make Model Model Year(s)

• LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER2005          

 Manufacturer: LAND ROVER

Vehicle Identification No. (VIN): SALME11445A...

SUMMARY:

PURCHASED A 2005 LR3 IN 2009 SUSPENSION FELL IN 2010 EVERY SINCE I'VE HAD ISSUES WITH THE HCD INACTIVE SWITCH. HCD INACTIVE WAS COMING ON PRIOR TO SUSPENSION FALLING AND CONTINUES TO AS OF 11/11. ABS LIGHT AND AIRBAG LIGHT ALSO TURNS ON ANYTIME THROUGHOUT THE DAY AND SHUTS OFF. BEFORE THE SUSPENSION FELL I CONSTANTLY PAID DEALER TO DIAGNOSE AND THEY DID NOT FIND ANY PROBLEM WITH THE SUSPENSION..SHORTLY AFTER WHILE I WAS DRIVING THE SUSPENSION FELL. AS OF 11/11 MY ABS, HCD INACTIVE LIGHTS KEEP TURNING ON, THE DASHBOARD INCLUDING RADIO LIGHTS BLINK ON/OFF. PAST TWO WEEKS WHILE DRIVING THE CAR SLOWS DOWN AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS IN PLACE. MECHANIC CANNOT FIND ELECTRICAL ISSUES. MECHANIC DID FIND MY REAR INNER TIRES ARE BALD AND DANGEROUS. AFTER REVIEWING VARIOUS RR COMPLAINTS IT IS BEYOND MY UNDERSTANDING WHY RR ARE ABLE TO CONTINUE TO SELL $60,000 TRUCKS WITHOUT ANY FORM OF LEGAL ACTION. THE COMPANY AND PUBLIC ARE AWARE OF THE FAULTY ISSUES, THE ISSUES ARE DANGEROUS AND ALL COMMON IE: SUSPENSIONS FALLING, BALD INNER TIRES, GAS LEAKS. THE QUESTION RAISED ARE THESE SITES, CONSUMER COMPLAINTS ETC FOR CUSTOMERS TO VENT OR FOR ACTION TO TAKE PLACE?? 2 YEARS AND I'M ON MY SECOND SET OF TIRES!! PEOPLE ARE BUSTED FOR SELLING FAKE PRODUCTS SUCH AS PURSES, CLOTHES, BUT RR IS LOOKED OVER FOR KNOWINGLY MANUFAC., DANGEROUS VEHICLES. *TR

           

Date Complaint Filed: 12/28/2010
Component(s): SUSPENSION

Date of Incident: 12/27/2010
NHTSA ID Number: 10372687

    

Vehicle MakeModelModel Year(s)

• LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER 2004

 

Manufacturer: LAND ROVER

Vehicle Identification No. (VIN): SALME11414A...

SUMMARY:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER HSE. THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION AND THE AIR SUSPENSION INACTIVE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY LOWERED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED FOR THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 61,000.

Date complaint Filed: 11/12/2009
Component(s): EXTERIOR LIGHTING , STRUCTURE , SUSPENSION                        

Date of Incident: 06/22/2009
NHTSA ID Number: 10291975

 Vehicle MakeModelModel Year(s)

• LAND ROVERRANGE ROVER2004

Manufacturer: LAND ROVER

Vehicle Identification No. (VIN): SALME11404A...

SUMMARY:

SUSPENSION: SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT END SUSPENSION WHEN MAKING TURNS AT LOW SPEEDS. IT¿S HAPPENS MOSTLY WHEN SLOWING DOWN TO PULL INTO A PARKING LOT OR WHEN YOU HIT A BUMP OR GO OVER RAILROAD TRACKS. HAD LOWER CONTROL ARM, LOWER STRUT AND LOWER BALL JOINT TO TRY FIX PROBLEM BUT NOT THE CASE STILL HAVING ISSUE. SUSPENSION: FRONT/REAR IMBALANCE THE EAS WILL INTERMITTENTLY RAISE THE FRONT OF THE CAR AND NOT THE REAR. COULD BE PARKED-I GET IN AND START AND IT WILL POP UP-LEAVING THE REAR DOWN SO THE CAR APPEARS TO "SQUAT". HAD HEIGHT SENSORS REPLACED. THE FRONT END HAS OVER 2-3 INCHES GREATER CLEARANCE THAN THE REAR WHEN THIS OCCURS. SUSPENSION: RATTLE UNDER VEHICLE WHEN YOU ACCELERATE BODY: PASSENGER DOOR CAN¿T BE OPENED FROM INSIDE OR OUT, DOOR LOCK SEEMS TO FREEZE/JAM. BODY: DOOR SEALS LEAKING WATER GETTING IN BETWEEN THE INNER AND OUTER SEALS ON THE REAR DOORS. LIGHTING: CONDENSATION IN TAIL LIGHTS. *TR

 

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MULTIPLE VEHICLE PROBLEMS IN A LEMON LAW CLAIM

Salmagundi on offer is not the shortcut it appears to be

"If you could eat the kitchen sink, that's what you'd get when you order Salmagundi. Salmagundi is a salad dish, originating in the early 17th century in England, comprising cooked meats, seafood, vegetables, fruit, leaves, nuts and flowers and dressed with oil, vinegar and spices.  Here's the thing: there are very few people willing to cross the street, spread the word or pay extra for all of the above.  Better to pick just one thing you can be proud of, rather than offering just about everything in an attempt to please just about everyone (and thus no one). "  See Seth Blodin blog. 

    In a lemon law claim, pick no more than 1-2 problems,  and show their seriousness and impact.

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NISSAN LEAF ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS

The Nissan Leaf has been plagued by electrical and battery problems.  Owners experiencing these issues may be entitled to compensation for repair costs, loss of use and other damages.

NISSAN LEAF 2012
Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Vehicle Identification No. (VIN): JN1AZ0CP6CT... 

SUMMARY:

I WAS DRIVING MY 2012 NISSAN LEAF ON MY MORNING COMMUTE TO WORK, ABOUT A MILE AWAY FROM FREEWAY AND 3 MILES AWAY FROM HOME WHERE I STARTED, THE CAR GAVE A ALARM BEEP, AND STARTED DECELERATING. I PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR BUT THE CAR DID NOT RESPOND TO THAT. NOTICED THE DASH SAYING "I KEY SYSTEM FAULT" THE CAR COASTED TO A STOP. I QUICKLY TURNED ON MY HAZARD LIGHTS AND TRIED TO TURN OFF/ON THE CAR BUT IT KEPT ON SAYING "I KEY SYSTEM FAULT", AFTER A FEW MINUTES OF TRYING THIS I DECIDED TO PUSH THE CAR INTO A DRIVEWAY TO NOT CAUSE A TRAFFIC JAM, HERE I TRIED MULTIPLE TIMES TO TURN OFF /ON THE CAR BUT IT DID NOTHING HAPPENED, IT BEHAVED LIKE THAT AS OVER AN HOUR AND HALF, EVEN THE SAME WAY WITHOUT THE FOB, EVENTUALLY THE CAR WAS TOWED TO THE SHOP STILL ON AND IS STILL BEING LOOKED AT BY THE TECHNICIANS THERE. PRETTY SCARY TO HAVE THE CAR BEHAVE LIKE THIS WHILE DRIVING. CANT IMAGINE WHAT COULD CAUSE THIS FAILURE AND WHAT COULD HAVE HAPPENED IF I WERE ON THE FREEWAY. WILL TRY AND UPDATE WITH WHAT HAPPENS NEXT WITH THE CAR.

Date Complaint Filed: 08/29/2013
Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM , UNKNOWN OR OTHER 
Date of Incident: 08/20/2013

NHTSA ID Number: 10537862

NISSAN LEAF 2013

Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Vehicle Identification No. (VIN): 1N4AZ0CP2DC...

SUMMARY:

MY NISSAN LEAF WAS PLUGGED INTO 220V CHARGING STATION AT MY HOME. IT WAS CHARGING FOR OVER AN HOUR. MY SPOUSE WENT TO LEAVE AND WHEN ENTERING THE GARAGE SHE SMELLED A STRONG BURNING SMELL. SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE CHARGING STATION PLUG WHERE IT PLUGS INTO THE CAR. SHE TURNED OFF THE POWER AT THE BREAKER BOX AND THEN PROCEEDED TO UNPLUG THE CHARGER FROM THE CAR. TWO OF THE TERMINALS ON THE PLUG WERE DAMAGED AND 2 TERMINALS ON THE RECEPTACLE ON THE CAR WERE DAMAGED. THE CONNECTION HAD GOTTEN HOT ENOUGH TO MELT THE PLASTIC AND CREATE SMOKE INDICATING A FIRE. NISSAN HAS DETERMINED BY PICTURES THAT THE CAR WAS NOT TO BLAME FOR THE INCIDENT. THEY ARE BLAMING THE CHARGING STATION FOR THE FAILURE. THEY HAVE DENIED ANY WARRANTY COVERAGE. THE BURDEN OF THE BILL HAS BEEN PLACED WITH THE CUSTOMER. THE CAR IS CURRENTLY ONLY 5 MONTHS OLD AND HAS LESS THAN 10,000 MILES

Date Complaint Filed: 08/29/2013
Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM , UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of Incident: 08/20/2013
NHTSA ID Number: 10537862
NISSAN LEAF 2013

Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Vehicle Identification No. (VIN): 1N4AZ0CP2DC...

SUMMARY:

MY NISSAN LEAF WAS PLUGGED INTO 220V CHARGING STATION AT MY HOME. IT WAS CHARGING FOR OVER AN HOUR. MY SPOUSE WENT TO LEAVE AND WHEN ENTERING THE GARAGE SHE SMELLED A STRONG BURNING SMELL. SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE CHARGING STATION PLUG WHERE IT PLUGS INTO THE CAR. SHE TURNED OFF THE POWER AT THE BREAKER BOX AND THEN PROCEEDED TO UNPLUG THE CHARGER FROM THE CAR. TWO OF THE TERMINALS ON THE PLUG WERE DAMAGED AND 2 TERMINALS ON THE RECEPTACLE ON THE CAR WERE DAMAGED. THE CONNECTION HAD GOTTEN HOT ENOUGH TO MELT THE PLASTIC AND CREATE SMOKE INDICATING A FIRE. NISSAN HAS DETERMINED BY PICTURES THAT THE CAR WAS NOT TO BLAME FOR THE INCIDENT. THEY ARE BLAMING THE CHARGING STATION FOR THE FAILURE. THEY HAVE DENIED ANY WARRANTY COVERAGE. THE BURDEN OF THE BILL HAS BEEN PLACED WITH THE CUSTOMER. THE CAR IS CURRENTLY ONLY 5 MONTHS OLD AND HAS LESS THAN 10,000 MILES.

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LAND ROVER LR 2 DIFFERENTIAL DEFECT

Owners of the LR 2 have complained of humming, grinding, and differential problems.  Here are some typical complaints

LAND ROVER LR2 2008
Manufacturer: LAND ROVER
Vehicle Identification No. (VIN): SALFT24N68H...

SUMMARY:

I BOUGHT MY LAND ROVER LR2 HSE BRAND NEW FROM A DEALER IN NJ ON MAY 31, 2008 . IN MID 2012, AT 45K MILES RIGHT AFTER MY WARRANTY EXPIRED, I STARTED TO HEAR A DISTURBING HOWLING OR HUMMING NOISE FROM THE REAR WHICH IS GETTING MUCH LOUDER AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. IT GOT WORSE AFTER DRIVING ANOTHER 2K MILES, SO I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP IN APRIL 2013. I WAS TOLD THAT THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL (RDIFF) NEEDS TO BE REPLACED WHICH WAS THE CAUSE FOR THE NOISE. I WAS GIVEN AN ESTIMATE FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF A REBUILT (NOT A BRAND NEW ONE) FOR $2321. THIS CAR HAS AN ALMOST UNUSED REAR SEAT AND HAS NEVER BEEN OFF-ROAD AND 80% OFF THE MILEAGE HAS BEEN ON THE HIGHWAY. I CALLED THE LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA IN MAY TO OPEN A CASE AND ASKED THEM TO PAY FOR THE COST OF THE REPAIR SINCE I FOUND THIS PROBLEM EXTREMELY PREMATURE FOR A HIGH END SUV. THEY DON'T EXPLICITLY ADMIT 2008 LR2S HAVE FAULTY RDIFFS BUT THEY AGREED TO PAY ONLY $500 TOWARDS THE REPLACEMENT. I AM AFRAID THIS PROBLEM MIGHT GET WORSE AND TREACHEROUS TO DRIVE AND STRONGLY BELIEVE THAT LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA SHOULD MAKE A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM AND BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR THE WHOLE COST OF REPLACEMENT WITH A BRAND NEW (INSTEAD OF A REBUILT) ONE. I ALSO FOUND OUT ON THE INTERNET THAT IS A COMMON PROBLEM FOR 2008 LR2S. HTTP://WWW.LANDROVERSONLY.COM/FORUMS/F11/LR2-REAR-DIFFERENTIAL-FAILURE-41070/. *TR

Date Complaint Filed: 05/30/2013
Component(s): POWER TRAIN , WHEELS
Date of Incident: 05/07/2013
NHTSA ID Number: 10514366

LAND ROVER LR2 2010

Manufacturer: LAND ROVER
Vehicle Identification No. (VIN): SALFT2BN3AH...

SUMMARY:

I STARTED TO HEAR A WHIRRING NOISE SO TOOK THE CAR TO A REPAIR CENTER (WITHIN 48 HOURS) THAT WORKS ON LAND ROVERS (THERE ARE NO LONGER ANY LAND ROVER DEALERSHIPS IN VT) AND THEY FOUND THAT THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL WAS DETERIORATED (VISCOUS FLUID, METAL CHIPS SHREDDING). THE CAR WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE - THEY FOUND THAT, WHEN THEY ORDERED THE REPLACEMENT PART, THE SUPPLIER IS GETTING THIS PROBLEM ON THIS MODEL 4-5 TIMES PER MONTH. THIS IS NOT SOMETHING I WOULD EXPECT ON A 3 YR OLD CAR WITH THE SUPPOSED DURABILITY OF A LR THAT IS DRIVEN ONLY ON REGULAR ROADS (NO OFF ROAD DRIVING WHICH SUPPOSEDLY CAN BE DONE IN A LAND ROVER). LAND ROVER SAYS THEY CANNOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT THIS BECAUSE IT IS 1) OUT OF WARRANTY AND 2) I DID NOT TAKE IT TO A LR DEALER EVEN THOUGH THERE WERE EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES AS THE NEAREST DEALER IS NOW HOURS AWAY SINCE THE VT DEALER CLOSED 2 YRS AGO AND I COULD HAVE HAD AN ACCIDENT IF I HAD CONTINUED TO DRIVE THE CAR WITH THIS SERIOUS PROBLEM. IT SEEMS TO ME THERE IS A DEFECT IN THE DIFFERENTIAL PARTS INSTALLED IN THE LAND ROVER LR2 THAT COULD CAUSE SERIOUS ACCIDENTS TO HAPPEN WHEN THEY FAIL. *TR                        

Date Complaint Filed: 05/17/2013
Component(s): POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident: 05/17/2013
NHTSA ID Number: 10512551Manufacturer: LAND ROVER

Vehicle Identification No. (VIN): SALFT2BN3AH...

SUMMARY:

I STARTED TO HEAR A WHIRRING NOISE SO TOOK THE CAR TO A REPAIR CENTER (WITHIN 48 HOURS) THAT WORKS ON LAND ROVERS (THERE ARE NO LONGER ANY LAND ROVER DEALERSHIPS IN VT) AND THEY FOUND THAT THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL WAS DETERIORATED (VISCOUS FLUID, METAL CHIPS SHREDDING). THE CAR WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE - THEY FOUND THAT, WHEN THEY ORDERED THE REPLACEMENT PART, THE SUPPLIER IS GETTING THIS PROBLEM ON THIS MODEL 4-5 TIMES PER MONTH. THIS IS NOT SOMETHING I WOULD EXPECT ON A 3 YR OLD CAR WITH THE SUPPOSED DURABILITY OF A LR THAT IS DRIVEN ONLY ON REGULAR ROADS (NO OFF ROAD DRIVING WHICH SUPPOSEDLY CAN BE DONE IN A LAND ROVER). LAND ROVER SAYS THEY CANNOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT THIS BECAUSE IT IS 1) OUT OF WARRANTY AND 2) I DID NOT TAKE IT TO A LR DEALER EVEN THOUGH THERE WERE EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES AS THE NEAREST DEALER IS NOW HOURS AWAY SINCE THE VT DEALER CLOSED 2 YRS AGO AND I COULD HAVE HAD AN ACCIDENT IF I HAD CONTINUED TO DRIVE THE CAR WITH THIS SERIOUS PROBLEM. IT SEEMS TO ME THERE IS A DEFECT IN THE DIFFERENTIAL PARTS INSTALLED IN THE LAND ROVER LR2 THAT COULD CAUSE SERIOUS ACCIDENTS TO HAPPEN WHEN THEY FAIL. *TR

LAND ROVER LR2 2009
Manufacturer: LAND ROVER
Vehicle Identification No. (VIN): SALFR24N49H...

SUMMARY:

MY VEHICLE STARTED MAKING A LOUD NOISE (GRINDING WHEN IN REVERSE AND HUMMING WHEN GOING FORWARD). I HAVE HAD THE PROBLEM CHECKED BY 4 SEPARATE MECHANICS AND THEY ALL TOLD ME IT IS A PINION BEARING IN THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL. AFTER SPEAKING WITH THE LOCAL LAND ROVER DEALERSHIP AND READING SEVERAL LAND ROVER FORUMS ON THE INTERNET, THIS PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE VERY COMMON. OF COURSE, MY WARRANTY EXPIRED ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO AND THE COST TO REPLACE THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL IS VERY EXPENSIVE (ABOUT $3,800). SINCE THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM, IT SEEMS LIKE THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THIS ISSUE. *TR

A recall is being evaluated. 

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VOLVO S80 STEERING DEFECT

Steering problems and other problems have been reported on multiple Volvo ‘S80’ vehicles

Date of Complaint: 09/17/2010
Component(s): Steering, Steering Linkages
 “VOLVO S80 2004”

Manufacturer: VOLVO Company

Vehicle Identification No. (VIN): S80

Summary:

The contact stated that when driving over a road bump, the steering wheel begin to pull to the right abnormally. Within minutes, the power steering failed. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the power steering would need replacing. The manufacturer advised there was a previous open steering recall on the vehicle but the vehicle was never taken in for repairs. The contact stated that she had purchased the vehicle used and was unaware of any open recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 99,000.

Date of Complaint: 11/01/2011
Component(s): Steering
“VOLVO S80 2004”
Manufacturer: VOLVO Company
Vehicle Identification No. (VIN): S80

Summary:

The last time I had the car serviced the representative at the dealership said that there were issues with the power steering reservoir. He said that they had apparently made it of the wrong plastic and when it heats it expands and will leak fluid, possibly failing. I don't know what the result would be with the steering if this happened. He said that the item would be the owner’s responsibility to replace and they were not recalling or replacing them.

Date of Complaint: 07/12/2007
Component(s): Steering, Hydraulic Power System
“VOLVO S80 2004”
Manufacturer: VOLVO Company
Vehicle Identification No. (VIN): S80 6-cyl

Summary:

The contact owns a 2004 Volvo S80. While making a sharp turn at an unknown speed, the power steering activated and made the vehicle difficult to turn. The dealer replaced the power steering rack. There had been no further occurrences since the repair. The failure mileage was 72,000 and current mileage was 80,000.


Date of Complaint: 11/01/2011
Component(s): Steering
 “VOLVO S80 2004”
Manufacturer: VOLVO Company
Vehicle Identification No. (VIN): S80

Summary:

The last time I had the car serviced the representative at the dealership said that there were issues with the power steering reservoir. He said that they had apparently made it of the wrong plastic and when it heats it expands and will leak fluid, possibly failing. I don't know what the result would be with the steering if this happened. He said that the item would be the owner’s responsibility to replace and they were not recalling or replacing them. 

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VOLVO S60 ENGINE PROBLEM

Owners of the Volvo ‘S60’ have experienced various kinds of engine problems. Following are complaints filed by owners

Date of Complaint: 06/17/2013
Component(s): Engine, EMT
 “VOLVO S60 2006”
Manufacturer: VOLVO Company
Vehicle Identification No. (VIN): S60 2.5T

 
Summary:

It appears that Volvo had Electronic Throttle Module (ETM issues) in earlier design and continues. I am not sure how to file a grievance with the Volvo Company but it is clear that the design is a bad one and continues to be used in currently models. I did notice that in the earlier models 2001 and 2002 there was a design issue and Volvo was forced to Extend Warranty on ETM Due to High Failure Rate, 10 Year I believe. But there needs to be another Grievance and/or Law Suit filed on the same principal.


Date of Complaint: 07/28/2012
Component(s): Engine
 “VOLVO S60 2006”
Manufacturer: VOLVO Company
Vehicle Identification No. (VIN): S60

Summary:

I was driving my 2006 Volvo S60 and the engine shut off without warning. The electrical system shut off and I was not even able to put the flashers on so that other drivers could know that there was a problem. I was able to pull the car to the side of the road (with difficulty since the power steering no longer worked) and put the car in park and restart it.


Date of Complaint: 10/25/2011
Component(s): Engine, Engine Cooling
 “VOLVO S60 2006”
Manufacturer: VOLVO Company
Vehicle Identification No. (VIN): S60 5-cyl

Summary:

The electronic throttle module had to be replaced in my 2006 Volvo S60. The car only has 72,702 miles! this is after having paid several hundred dollars to have the ETM cleaned several months ago. The cost to replace the ETM was over $800. As I search the internet, these cars seem to have problems with this particular part. It's ridiculous to think that I'm going to have to keep paying for this part, especially when the car is only 5 years old and has far less than 100,000 miles!!! I demand a recall and warranty replacement! the service manager at my local Volvo dealership tells me these units need to be cleaned or serviced about every 30K miles. I have a copy of my receipt from this week’s service. This part should be covered under a warranty by the manufacturer.

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LAND ROVER FREELANDER ENGINE PROBLEMS

Land Rover owners have experienced problems with the Freelander. Here are some early reported complaints. Owners may be entitled to compensation but critical questions concern filing claims after the warranty has ended, concealment of the problem, and the existence of claims during the warranty period.

Date of Complaint: 12/29/2004
Component(s): Engine, Engine Lights
Vehicle Make Model, Model Year(s) “LAND ROVER FREELANDER 2003”
Manufacturer: LAND ROVER
Vehicle Identification No. (VIN): Freelander SE3 V6

Summary:

I have a constant nightmare with my Freelander, I being reporting one problem after another and the Dealer complains not to find the problem or claim to fixed, but pass several month all came back again, over and over. After 75,000 miles and the extended warrantee expired they suddenly found the problem. BUT, they charge and excessive amount of money for the repair and the problem still there. I have being on found different repair shots and none of them have being able to fix the problem.


Date of Complaint: 07/09/2008
Component(s): Engine, Engine Cooling
Vehicle Make Model, Model Year(s) “LAND ROVER FREELANDER 2003”
Manufacturer: LAND ROVER
Vehicle Identification No. (VIN): Freelander

Summary:

The contact owns a 2003 Land Rover Freelander. While driving at any speed, the vehicle completely shut down on at least four occasions. The vehicle was towed to the dealer each time. The dealer has never repaired the failure; therefore, the vehicle continues to shut off and get towed. The vehicle has been to the dealer at least seventeen times for the heating and cooling system. The passenger compartment smelled as if something were burning. A couple of times after shutting the vehicle down, the contact could hear the reservoir boiling. On several occasions, he noticed smoke coming from beneath the engine like steam. The vehicle has been taken to the dealer at least nine times regarding the thermostat and heating core. The vehicle has been to the dealer at least eleven times for the window motors. The vehicle is currently with the dealer after shutting off again. The contact has the repair invoices. The current mileage was 65,000 and failure mileage was 24,379.


Date of Complaint: 05/04/2011
Component(s): Engine, Engine Cooling
Vehicle Make Model, Model Year(s) “LAND ROVER FREELANDER 2003”
Manufacturer: LAND ROVER
Vehicle Identification No. (VIN): Freelander 6-cyl

Summary:

Bought car used in fall 09, had several what seemed like normal wear and tear repairs. There was no warranty on it as I bought it from another owner. Early may '11 the oil light came on but I didn't know what it was. I arrived at my destination. On the way home it came on again and as I was 2 blocks away from home the car just slowed and came to a stop. This turned into a 2+ month stinch in the shop, with the engine needing to be rebuilt. This was done by my mechanic. I wished I had read the info listed here prior to the purchase or even a year ago. Last winter the coolant constantly needed to be replaced like every few days and the car was over heating. My mechanic said the hoses needed to be replaced. Between then and this winter both were replaced and now I'm experiencing the car over heating when its full with coolant, having problems with it starting, there not being enough power to get it up a hill etc.

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