D4 door seals

[SteveL]

Is it just me or are the door seals just plain rubbish.
I noticed that the drivers door seal had split a few months ago and the split was getting longer. At this is a new and very expensive car, I discissed this with my service adviser at our LR dealership. They replaced the seal but warned me that LR only do it (replace parts under warranty) once.
Alarm bell!
Checked the new one, it was like paper on the vertical section running down the door. Same for the original passenger side seal.
I'm tall but drive quite close to the wheel and took notice of how I get in and out to see if I'm rubbing on the seal. I don't.
Now the new one has developed the same split/tear. 3 months max!!
I'll be talking to my dealer about this again but am wondering if this is a common problem?
Regards
Steve L.

[LGM]

I have had the same problem on the drivers side outer door rubber. It had split approximatley half way up the door frame, roughly in line with my hips when seated. I also noticed that the felt type fabric that is attached to the seal was also showing signs like it had been abraided? I thought I had been brushing up against it either getting in or out or when seated. Just like you, when I checked how I got in and out I was not touching the door rubber and the door itself prevents you from getting near it when seated.

Unlike you my (very good) service agent got the thumbs down when asked could they replace it under warranty. $130.00 later I have a new seal and will now watch carefully.

Come to think of it I should run the flag up with LR Australia and ask for my money back!:mad:

[CaverD3]

LR are getting tight under warranty but they have no excuse for not replacing. Not fit for purpose if it fails that fast and a "reasonable expectation" under consumer law that it should last longer.
My D3 one failed too...........after five years.

[M D3]

I must have been lucky. I had the seal on the driver's door replaced twice under warranty on my D3.

Sounds like I will be forking out when the time comes to replace the seal on the D4. I wonder if you could buy a stronger grade of rubber seal and replace it yourself?

Regards

[mervwho]

I have had mine changed three times so far and it has gone again, they are simply too soft a compound and total rubbish for a vehicle of this cost. They are still being changed over under warranty but at some stage they are going to get sick of it..

[away]

As long as the vehicle warranty is current, LR must change the defective seal. This applies even when the failure happens repeatedly. If taken to a small claims tribunal, LR would be hard pressed to argue that the seal is a "fair wear and tear" type of part.

I have a D3 that is nearly six years old and have not had this issue. I hope it doesn't happen on the D4 that I pick up on the 6th July. The nearest dealer is 1600 Km from me and it is a long way to travel just to have a seal changed.

Cheers

Russ

[discojools]

Never had a problem with mine on both D3 and D4. In any case if u have had trouble should all be under warranty! Only annoying thing is that they can squeak.. Found a little talcum powder helped.

[101RRS]

My RRS door seal has split like the others - when I got the car driving it sounded like there was a window cracked in the rear letting road noise in - got used to it now and the split has not got longer so I guess it will stay as is.

Garry

[BobD]

Like others have posted my 2010 D4 has the split. It is just for a short length next to the catch and it took me a while to even see it. I have never noticed it prior to this thread but once you know where to look you see it all the time.

Bob

[RoverLander]

2010 d4 and drivers door is fine. No split on the passenger side but i can feel a line near the catch where the rubber is wearing thin. Odd as the drivers door is obviously used a lot more than the passenger door. I expect a split in the within next 12 months. Better ge it fixed before the 3 year warranty runs out.

Peter

[Robocop]

Are you guys talking about the felt seal around the door frame?

[LGM]

Hi Robocop I got it wrong in my intial post.:wasntme: The rubber that had split in my case was the inner door rubber attached to the felt trim. The other rubber being on the door itself.

[dultim8]

I asked my dealer about the warranty issues here.
he said if it keeps failing LR will replace it as many times as it takes until they get it right.
Lets hope it doesn't come to that.

[ballan]

My 2010 D4 also has the right rear door split. Just replaced no questions asked by MLR

[discojools]

My 2010 D4 also has the right rear door split. Just replaced no questions asked by MLR

Just had the same with my D4, thought it was damaged by kids but couldn't see how. had ordered the part at my cost. Will now go for warranty replacement.

[Gribbsmy13]

The new consumer laws (ACL) are quite good. The consumer now has quite a good position when it comes to getting cars fixed, replaced or refunded. I'm speaking from experience with my previous ride, which I had a negotiated outcome with the manufacturer two days before the final CTTT hearing. The big point is though, you must have purchased the vehicle after January 1 2011 for the law to apply. Prior to that huge warranty is all you have to go on. ACL continue to apply to the vehicle beyond the warranty period given reasonable expectations in relation to the cost of the vehicle. I have just ordered a my13 TDV6 and I can tell you now, if there are any issues with quality, the dealer and Landrover will no about it. I went with the same dealer I purchased the last vehicle off so he knows that I know how to work the system to the point that I was able to relieve myself if the last lemon without losing a cent.

[CaverD3]

:clap2:Well done Gribbs. :thumbsup:
Consumer law is very powerful in Oz. Most do not know their rights and are not prepared to force the issue. It is a pity more are not prepared to force car brands to honour their obligations. :BigThumb:

[Ferret]

I had mine (driver's side inner door seal) replaced under warranty also. No problems, but they just replace it with the same piece of tissue thin crap which is the cause of the problem in the first place.