Land Rover Range Rover ball joint problems

Filed Jun 2, 2026 · Brakes, Suspension · FL

My 2015 Land Rover Range Rover underwent recall-related suspension repair work at Land Rover Orlando. Shortly after the repair, I began hearing an extremely loud noise from the front of the vehicle. The noise was severe enough that I informed the dealership I was afraid to drive the vehicle. I sent videos of the noise to the dealership. After reviewing the videos, dealership personnel advised that the issue was likely related to the air strut assembly or control arm bushings. The vehicle was later inspected by an independent mechanic. During that inspection, it was discovered that the front brake caliper bracket mounting bolts were not properly secured. On the driver's side, mounting bolts were reportedly missing. On the passenger side, mounting bolts were found extremely loose and could be removed by hand. The mechanic documented the condition with photographs and video evidence. The brake caliper bracket is a critical brake system component, and I believe this condition created a significant safety risk. Had the bracket separated or shifted while driving, it could have resulted in loss of braking performance, vehicle damage, loss of vehicle control, a crash, serious injury, or death. The abnormal noise began shortly after the recall repair. I reported the issue to the dealership at that time. The condition was later confirmed by an independent mechanic. The vehicle is currently undergoing repair. I am submitting this complaint because the condition involved a critical brake component and occurred following recall-related service work.

Filed Feb 17, 2026 · Driver assistance, Steering · CA

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The steering and driver assistance system appear to be malfunctioning. The vehicle intermittently pulls to the right during lane changes, creating resistance in the steering wheel. Additionally, the blind spot monitoring indicator remains illuminated when the vehicle is stopped. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? While driving at freeway speeds, the vehicle unexpectedly pulled to the right when attempting to change lanes. This required immediate corrective steering to maintain lane position. The condition creates a loss of driver confidence and could result in unintended lane departure or collision. The unexpected steering behavior poses a serious safety risk to myself, passengers, and surrounding vehicles. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? The issue has been experienced multiple times. The vehicle recently had front control arms replaced, but the steering pull and blind spot indicator issue have persisted intermittently. The concern has not yet been fully diagnosed or confirmed as resolved. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? The vehicle has not been inspected by police. It has been serviced by a dealer for suspension-related work. There is an open recall (the federal safety agency Recall Number 25V‑514) with no remedy currently available. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? A small yellow blind spot indicator light remains illuminated in the side mirrors when the vehicle is stopped. There are no other consistent dashboard warning messages. The symptoms began intermittently prior to the steering pull event and have continued periodically.

Filed Feb 16, 2026 · Suspension · TN

Took my vehicle in for suspension noise and was told the front passenger side steering knuckle is cracked at the upper ball joint mount. There is a current recall for this issue for model years 2014-2017, but not for 2021 models. This issue appears to be greater than originally expected.

Filed Jan 21, 2026 · Steering, Suspension · MD

I am submitting this email as a formal safety defect notification regarding a front suspension knuckle cracking condition observed on my 2016 Range Rover Td6, which appears to directly correspond with Land Rover Recall D027. Attached are photographs of the passenger-side front suspension knuckle showing a distinct structural crack running vertically through the knuckle body at the upper control arm mounting point. The crack is continuous, visible from multiple perspectives, and is not consistent with a normal casting seam or cosmetic surface feature. According to the recall description, cracking in this location may result in loss of clamp load and potential separation of the suspension arm, posing a significant risk to vehicle control and occupant safety. The condition observed on my vehicle appears consistent with the failure mode identified by the manufacturer. I am submitting this information to: - Document a real-world instance of the suspected defect - Provide photographic evidence supporting the concern - Support evaluation of recall scope and remedy effectiveness This submission is provided in the interest of vehicle safety and defect reporting. I respectfully request confirmation of receipt and inclusion of this information in your defect review records. Please advise if any additional details or documentation are required.

Filed Jan 12, 2026 · Steering · 90,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2015 Land Rover Range Rover. The contact stated that upon entering the driveway at a slow speed, the contact believed that the vehicle had hydroplaned. The vehicle was shifted into park(P) before reversing and then parked in the garage. Upon inspection of the vehicle, the contact noticed that the front passenger's side tire had turned inward while the other tires were facing forward. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the front passenger’s side had a cracked inner and outer tie rod. The contact was then notified of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V840000 (Steering); however, the parts to do the recall repair were not available. The dealer replaced the tie rod spindle and joint ball and additionally paid to replace the two front tires, and the vehicle was balanced and aligned. The contact was then informed that there might be a reimbursement for the repairs once parts became available. The contact was informed that the vehicle was repaired and drivable, even though the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the repairs. The contact inquired about the safety of the vehicle despite the recall remedy not being available, but the manufacturer had not answered the question. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

Filed Sep 22, 2025 · Steering · 76,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2017 Land Rover Range Rover. The contact stated that while in reverse(R), the steering wheel was turned to the left while reversing down the driveway at approximately 3 MPH, the passenger’s side front tire fell into the wheel well. The contact stated there was no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the passenger’s side front tie rods, control arm, and ball joint had sheared off from the suspension. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, where it was not diagnosed but determined that the passenger’s side front tire suspension control arms needed to be replaced. The contact was aware of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V514000 (Steering); and was informed by the dealer that the damages to the front passenger’s side wheel control arms did not fit the specifics of the recall and that a diagnostic test was needed to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 76,000.

Filed Sep 5, 2025 · Suspension · 37,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2021 Land Rover Range Rover. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, and the contact heard an abnormal knocking sound. The contact stated that the knocking sound was getting louder and louder. The contact stated that the failure occurred while turning. The contact stated that an unknown warning light was illuminated and independently turned off. In addition, the contact stated the sound was like the vehicle was falling apart. The dealer was made aware of the failure; however, the contact was informed that the repair was not covered under warranty. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a failed front driver's side control arm and lower rear guard. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 37,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Jun 17, 2025 · Suspension · TX

While driving at approximately 20 mph, the front passenger control arm broke causing it to separate from the upper knuckle. This put my wife and other bystanders in harms way and could have caused an accident and or injuries. No warning signs or alarms. There is a Land Rover recall for this issue, but none are available for this model. This should be considered and included in the recall, since this a potential hazard and manufacturer defect.

Filed Jan 3, 2025 · Steering · 135,000 miles · ND

The contact owns a 2015 Land Rover Range Rover. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V840000 (Steering); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated while driving at approximately 65 MPH, there was an abnormal popping sound from the driver's side front wheel well. The contact stated that the abnormal sound occurred while driving over a deformation in the road surface. The contact was not aware of any warning lights being illuminated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact visually inspected the driver's front tire wheel well and became aware that the front suspension upper knuckle had fractured approximately 2-inches long with a gap of two millimeters at the upper part of the suspension knuckle where the control arm was bolted to the knuckle. The failure mileage was approximately 135,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Dec 13, 2024 · Steering, Suspension · GA

The right front suspension knuckle cracked and separated from the upper control arm and when the knuckle cracked it damaged the right front axle, right front strut and height sensor. Bear Valley Service (Land Rover specialists) replaced the right front suspension, knuckle, control arm, axle, air spring and height sensor. Fortunately it happened while backing out of my driveway/turning into the street and not while I was driving on the interstate, it could’ve been catastrophic. Also fortunate that it didn’t happen the night before while driving on the interstate. The vehicle was not inspected by the manufacturer, police or insurance company. I found out about the federal safety agency Recall Number 24V‑840 on 12/11/24 so I took my 2015 Range Rover to Land Rover in Atlanta, GA that day. They did not inspect the vehicle, they stated they were waiting on more information regarding the recall. No warnings whatsoever.