I have a problem with my RRS where I get a knocking noise and a feel from the front tyre like the wheeel is warped. if I stop and start again or accelerate the feeling is gone. Is this the same problem that is discussed on this thread?

The knocking suspension problem I had was continuous at low speeds (up to about 20mph) and worse on bumpy roads, less bad on smooth roads. It went away when driving at speeds faster on smooth roads, and starting/stopping had no effect at all - the problem was always there when moving. Sounds like you might have a wheel alignment, balance or suspension fault of a different type so guess you'd best have it looked at by your dealer. Range Rover Sport TDV8 HSE, Buckingham Blue with Ebony Black
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Frozen of Wiltshire wrote:

The knocking suspension problem I had was continuous at low speeds (up to about 20mph) and worse on bumpy roads, less bad on smooth roads. It went away when driving at speeds faster on smooth roads, and starting/stopping had no effect at all - the problem was always there when moving. Sounds like you might have a wheel alignment, balance or suspension fault of a different type so guess you'd best have it looked at by your dealer.

yep, but fortunately dealer has (temporarily?) sorted mine - new bushes apparently and its great now. Will probably get another 5 or 10k miles out of it before needing another tweak - but it'll be service time by then so probably just add a new set of bushes in each year it gets serviced to keep it quiet.... Range Rover Sport TDV8 HSE, Buckingham Blue with Ebony Black
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Frozen of Wiltshire wrote:

yep, but fortunately dealer has (temporarily?) sorted mine - new bushes apparently and its great now. Will probably get another 5 or 10k miles out of it before needing another tweak - but it'll be service time by then so probably just add a new set of bushes in each year it gets serviced to keep it quiet....

Yes, that's quite true and I pleased that you are satisfied with that as a solution for vehicle of such high value.

Maybe you won't be so happy when the ball joints go as well (which is likely). Three sets of bushes in three years and now a set of lower ball joints too. Oh did I mention the three sets of front tyres in 38k miles too? Oh, and did I mention it still rattles!

My brother (an ex- BMW X5 owner) says that LR should be paying me as they have the car more than I do!  It's finally gone! Replaced with BMW 730SE in Sophisto grey Xirallic finish with Oyster (Ivory) and black interior. DAB, Climate glass, Ceramic iDrive and gear selector, power boot and iPhone Bluetooth pack - luvvin' it!

I miss my old RRS "bucket" rattling around but it just had to go!

Yep - have read the forum and see what's going on. Still, got a good price on it and still have a few years warranty to cover tweaks. I guess I'll be pretty seriously annoyed in a few years if it keeps going wrong like yours (which I know is almost certain to happen) - but have had a few Porsches previously and one of them had more than it's share of issues too so nothing's perfect. Porsche however were fabulous on the service front and fixed everything without hesitation. My local LR dealer so far has been doing the same so maybe thats the best one can hope for with any vehicle. Anyway, at least I didn't buy it new and lose 50% of its value in the first 18 months AND have problems. Range Rover Sport TDV8 HSE, Buckingham Blue with Ebony Black
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All,

If it irritates you that much, get pro active and stop all the whining on here (myself included). Without sounding like a parrot as per previous posts - the only action is action. Plenty of lost chances with the protest action scheduled, re-scheduled and attempting to schedule again.

Remember the facts:

There is NO FIX.
There is NO forthcoming FIX.
The bushes will wear within 2k miles (avg)
Your "premium car" will be back and forth to the dealers umpteen times, dependant on miles
My third leg has been likened to an anaconda (oops, wrong forum). LR are to blame, NOT your dealer
Aside from this, the RRS is actually a very good car
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RRS S/C factory built HST - Gone

45 others have been and gone!

Hi i am new to the forum. Am about to buy an 8 month old TDV8 (08 reg june 08, 9000 miles) from a dealer. Having read these posts i am seriously concerned that i am buying a car that has a serious design flaw. Is this knocking only an issue on older models? I haven't test driven it yet as it has been sourced direct from land rover, but what should i look out for?

Many thanks

Some do, some don't.........if it isn't now, it may later.

I'm afraid its a lottery and has no bearing on age of vehicle

You will know if it has it from birth.......believe me..........shameful.

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5 series for the miles

RRS S/C factory built HST - Gone

45 others have been and gone!

I know I'm being lazy but what was the outcome of the poll to take direct action? It's finally gone! Replaced with BMW 730SE in Sophisto grey Xirallic finish with Oyster (Ivory) and black interior. DAB, Climate glass, Ceramic iDrive and gear selector, power boot and iPhone Bluetooth pack - luvvin' it!

I miss my old RRS "bucket" rattling around but it just had to go!

HI All,

I think im suffering simmilar symptoms to what has been described here. Car has less than 3k miles on it...Crazy!! I already have sent her back before for multiple warnings, loose drivers seat. all seems quite silly for such an expensive car.

do any of you know if anyone has had any luck returning the car as "unfit for purpose"?? I was thinking of maybe doing this and trying to do a deal to pay a bit more and upgrade to a FFRR.

Any info much appreciated.

Rgds
james. 09MY RRS TDV6 HSE

Peter wrote:

I know I'm being lazy but what was the outcome of the poll to take direct action?

As with a lot of these sorts of polls, it's easy to voice an opinion and get irate. Less straightforward to organise the masses to take part in something. 

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5 series for the miles

RRS S/C factory built HST - Gone

45 others have been and gone!

trinrr, I have had these same symtoms for the past couple of weeks. Took to the dealer yesterday and they said "no problem , the ball joints need changing but it's all covered by the warranty" and I've dropped it back today for them to (hopefully) sort it - Fingers crossed!?!?!

Been there seen that - they did the lower ball joints at Christmas - now its knocking again!

I bloody give up! I was going to buy the V8 or the Vogue but not now.

But this guy didn't give up - he got his money back for Disco 3 from hell! http://landrover.haveyoursay.com/

Mike Mulholland's (of LR fame) email address on this site doesn't work! It's finally gone! Replaced with BMW 730SE in Sophisto grey Xirallic finish with Oyster (Ivory) and black interior. DAB, Climate glass, Ceramic iDrive and gear selector, power boot and iPhone Bluetooth pack - luvvin' it!

I miss my old RRS "bucket" rattling around but it just had to go!