Hello All,
I am just about to pull the trigger and order an RRS2, my question is though, have any of the old problems followed over into the new shape on mileage over 30/40k? ie, EPB,wishbone bushes,alternator,etc? Or is there any other common problems sent to frustrate us?
Reading some of the general dislikes, does anyone know if any of the common annoyances have been ironed out for next years model? In all likelihood I will be aiming for a MY16.5

Thanks
Dave MY10 TDV6 SE (debadged ), Santorini Black, Flappy paddles, Privacy Glass, 20" Stormers, Mudflaps!

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Can't comment on a high miler however mine is now 7 months old with 6k miles on the clock and is going in next week for:

1) Recall work - door may unlatch whilst car is moving!
2) Squeaky brakes
3) Discoloured SPORT badge on boot
4) Suspension noise/Knock
5) Mis-aligned steering wheel
6) Issue with car not engaging gear after stopping at traffic lights - something to do with the stop start function
7) Late throttle response
8 ) Slow start up of infotainment system screen - can take up to a min to kick in
9) Various rattles from trim around the car
10) Fuel tank sloshing!

All in all I still love the car to bits but when I compare it to my previous X5 and Cayenne those both had no issues and a much better build quality - I really hope Land Rover up the quality if these vehicles as we pay a huge amount of money for a premium product but things like the above really spoil the show.

Last edited by RRSman on Thu Oct 15 2015 10:58am. Edited 1 time in total

That's quite a list! My one didn't have any issues in the 18 months I owned it, apart from this recall (dealer can worry about that!) And the brakes squealing occasionally.

Excellent all round car though, can't wait for my next one to arrive.  Arrived: MY16 A/B SDV6 in Aruba, Ivory interior, piano black trim, black panoramic roof, spare wheel, blind spot monitoring, mudlaps and more...

Gone but not forgotten:
2014 RRS2 SDV6 HSE in Loire Blue
2011 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE in Santorini Black

Thanks for the replies, number 4 on RRSman's list is a worry, i though with shaving half a tonne off the weight, that the wishbone bush problem would dissapear!

cheers
Dave MY10 TDV6 SE (debadged ), Santorini Black, Flappy paddles, Privacy Glass, 20" Stormers, Mudflaps!

Gone: a comprehensive list of imprezas and a Merc ML AMG

I've not noticed any suspension knocks on my 2015MY car delivered in March and it has been off roaded a couple of times in that time and I would have thought that any suspension rattles might have become more apparrent since then if they were ever present.
One thing to watch out for though is the Audio system, it appears that LR is in penny pinching mode again with DiscoSport and Evoque and for 2016MY they have reduced the basic standard system from the 380w DAB Meridan system with a CD player to an unbranded (according to the configurator and online brochure) 180w DAB radio and a CD player is now an optional extra............ possibly because fewer and fewer people are using CD's in the car and prefer to stream music from a USB memory stick or a mobile device, but it is still penny pinching and they haven't reduced the cost of the cars accordingly......I wouldn't be at all surprised if the same reductions appear on RRS and FFRR soon too. 2020 Pangea Green 1st Edition D240 New Defender 110 is here and loving it
2018 Melting Silver Mini Countryman PHEV - soon to be replaced
2015MY Corris Grey SDv6 HSE Dynamic, the best car I have ever owned, totally reliable only a cou0le of rattles in 3 years, now no longer in my care
Also in my garage is a 1996 TDi300 Defender 90 County HT made into a fake CSW

Mine now 10 months old and a shade over 20,000 miles on the clock. Had its first service and slight oil leak spotted from rear diff - new pinion seal fitted under warranty. Only one quality issue on the front seat base covers. Changed under warranty and now good.
Great car still cant resist driving it, hope you do to.

Tim in Scotland wrote:

I've not noticed any suspension knocks on my 2015MY car delivered in March and it has been off roaded a couple of times in that time and I would have thought that any suspension rattles might have become more apparrent since then if they were ever present.
One thing to watch out for though is the Audio system, it appears that LR is in penny pinching mode again with DiscoSport and Evoque and for 2016MY they have reduced the basic standard system from the 380w DAB Meridan system with a CD player to an unbranded (according to the configurator and online brochure) 180w DAB radio and a CD player is now an optional extra............ possibly because fewer and fewer people are using CD's in the car and prefer to stream music from a USB memory stick or a mobile device, but it is still penny pinching and they haven't reduced the cost of the cars accordingly......I wouldn't be at all surprised if the same reductions appear on RRS and FFRR soon too.

Tony, mine has the basic 380w Meridian and compared to the 850w in the two Evoques I had it has more "sparkle" to the sound, maybe something to do with the larger interior but as you say more likely to be due to the lack of "background" noises that were present in the Evoque. 2020 Pangea Green 1st Edition D240 New Defender 110 is here and loving it
2018 Melting Silver Mini Countryman PHEV - soon to be replaced
2015MY Corris Grey SDv6 HSE Dynamic, the best car I have ever owned, totally reliable only a cou0le of rattles in 3 years, now no longer in my care
Also in my garage is a 1996 TDi300 Defender 90 County HT made into a fake CSW

RRSman wrote:

Can't comment on a high miler however mine is now 7 months old with 6k miles on the clock and is going in next week for:

1) Recall work - door may unlatch whilst car is moving!
2) Squeaky brakes
3) Discoloured SPORT badge on boot
4) Suspension noise/Knock
5) Mis-aligned steering wheel
6) Issue with car not engaging gear after stopping at traffic lights - something to do with the stop start function
7) Late throttle response
8 ) Slow start up of infotainment system screen - can take up to a min to kick in
9) Various rattles from trim around the car
10) Fuel tank sloshing!

All in all I still love the car to bits but when I compare it to my previous X5 and Cayenne those both had no issues and a much better build quality - I really hope Land Rover up the quality if these vehicles as we pay a huge amount of money for a premium product but things like the above really spoil the show.

No the Germans will just lie to you about emissions instead.  Arrived: MY16 A/B SDV6 in Aruba, Ivory interior, piano black trim, black panoramic roof, spare wheel, blind spot monitoring, mudlaps and more...

Gone but not forgotten:
2014 RRS2 SDV6 HSE in Loire Blue
2011 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE in Santorini Black

Ha - nice one !

I think if you read the BMW/Merc/Audi forums you will also find unhappy people with issues on their cars, and often an even less helpful response from their dealers/manufacturer than we sometimes see from JLR.

ALL marques have their problems, and even in cars costing close to 6 figures, it is often a component worth a few pence that causes the issues.

There is no such thing as a faultless car make. Just lucky and unlucky owners. MY2016 HSE D SDV6 - gone due to fuel dilution problems.

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I totally agree Wilf but I think if you had added Porsche to that comparison list I probably wouldn't. Even Porsche are not perfect but from personal experience having owned a 997 and a Macan (until a month ago) I never had even a hint of a problem. I also think there are degrees of problems - I seriously doubt any of the German manufacturers would allow a known problem such as fuel slap tanks to go on for as long as it seems to have.

wilf wrote:

ALL marques have their problems, and even in cars costing close to 6 figures, it is often a component worth a few pence that causes the issues..

My boss is about to reject his Bentley Mulsanne....!! He's had more issues, which are much more serious than any I've seen on an RRS.

Fuel tank filling with water, a boot full of water, EML's galore, suspension knocks...the lot, so it's not just RRS's I think the more one pays for a car, the more issues which are likely to arise... 2014.5 Mariana Black 5.0 Supercharged V8 Autobiography

Would anyone like to compare the new basic ICE with the old Harmon Kardon system?
I dont think spending £1k on a car hifi is on my priority list!

Cheers
Dave MY10 TDV6 SE (debadged ), Santorini Black, Flappy paddles, Privacy Glass, 20" Stormers, Mudflaps!

Gone: a comprehensive list of imprezas and a Merc ML AMG