Exasperation point

[nampix]

I purchased a 2015 Land Rover Defender brand new. It was awesome but
I really am upset to say my defender is without doubt the most unreliable vehicle I have ever had
Almost as soon as it had done 100k the problems have been constant.
Heres the pain. Now looking at these you might think this has been thrashed , it hasn't , it's done plenty of kms in a short time and 80% on tar.
its done 117000 kms

Sept 2016 transfer case replaced after complete breakdown. Month repair time
Jan 2017 drive shaft shears completely.
Month repair time.
Early May . Cannot shift into gear. Is taken to Land Rover Southern Classic in Wollongong who are unable to find a fault.
3 weeks sitting there.
I pick up and within an hour am unable to change gear. Engine warning lamp comes on and goes into limp mode. Is towed to Alto Land Rover who after a week waiting in line for repair , to Altos credit they identify a tricky issue with a valve on the clutch master cylinder. I pick up vehicle after 3 weeks .15 minutes later the engine warning light comes on and goes into limp mode. Return to Alto , the identify engine fault as with the turbo. They returned vehicle to me 2 days later. 1 day later again engine warning light is on again and in limp mode. Now I'm looking down the barrel of thousands for a new turbo. So here I am having forked out a hell of a lot of money for a 4WD I don't have and can no longer trust even when I get it back.

Im no mechanic , advice would be really appreciated. Have I just got a lemon?

A deeply dissapointed nampix

[rar110]

Have a read of Digger's tale of woe.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/90-110-130-defender-county/193248-reason-landrover-isnt-building-market.html

[LR V8]

What makes you think you need to pay for the new turbo ?

You should still be under warranty....

Good luck with everything. I hope it gets sorted soon.

[Toxic_Avenger]

If it ever comes down to a can of gas and a match, then think twice. I'll see your offer, and raise you $50.

[Pickles2]

Yep, 2015 model, even with your Ks, I reckon ya'd get warranty on that turbo, particularly as JLR would be aware of of all the other warranty dramas you've had.
If the S.M. at Alto is worthy of his position, He should at least be having a red hot go for you, even if you are over on Ks.
Pickles.

[Marty90]

Hi Nampix.
Those transfer cases are pretty reliable according to people who know. Biggest problem with them is not engaging the centre diff lock when off the bitumen. It doesn't take much to destroy the diff and box. Having the transfer case out, I'm guessing, @40000ks, I would've upgraded to the Ashcroft adaptor shan't. Land Rover would've only replaced it with another shaft which would likely fail again,making you even more convinced your car is crap. My 90 used to go into limp home mode if I didn't wait until I got to normal operating temp before driving at higher revs. Also goes into limp home mode if you're ascending a hill and temp rises. It's a safety feature,of sorts!Don't know about the clutch but a good pickup by the dealer.Turbo, I agree is covered by warranty,but how are you driving it like that.