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2004 Land Rover Range Rover

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2004 Range Rover.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic 5-spd

The 2004 Land Rover Range Rover is an SUV built around a five-speed automatic transmission and an engine requiring 9.0 quarts of 5W-40, 5W-50, or 0W-40 API OR oil, delivering EPA fuel economy of 11/15/12 mpg. Reliability records show 101 owner complaints—dominated by power train issues—alongside two recalls, placing this model year in the upper-middle range of the 1990-2026 complaint spectrum. While that volume sits below the 2003 peak of 127 complaints, it remains significantly above the 1992 low of six, indicating a risk profile closer to the model’s most troubled years than to its most reliable.

Model year202320222021202020192018201720162004

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity9.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-40 / 5W-50 / 0W-40 API OROEM · verified
Lug nut torque103 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy11/15/12 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 95R · 850 CCA battery, OE oil filter LPW500030. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 95R · 850 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnSTOPOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filterLPW500030 alt LYX000120
Engine air filterPHE000050
Fuel filterWFL000021
Spark plugLR021006
Front wiper bladesLR155029
ThermostatPES000020 alt PEL000060
Cabin air filterLR032199

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length194.9 in
Overall width75.6 in
Overall height73.2 in
Wheelbase113.4 in
Curb weight5379 lb
Track (front / rear)60.6 / 60.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)53/47

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined11 / 15 / 12 mpg
Drivetrain4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Range Rover of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

8.4 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.40 sec — 2004 HSE
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2004HSE 4.4L V88.40 sec16.40 sec282 hpAWD
2003HSE 4.4L V89.60 sec17.00 sec282 hpAWD
2006Supercharged 4.2L Supercharger V86.70 sec15.00 sec400 hpAWD
2006Supercharged 4.2L Supercharger V86.90 sec15.20 sec400 hpAWD
2006Supercharged 4.2L Supercharger V87.00 sec15.40 sec400 hpAWD
2010Supercharged 5.0L Supercharger V85.10 sec13.70 sec510 hpAWD
2010HSE 5.0L V86.40 sec14.90 sec375 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 9.0 qt of 5W-40 / 5W-50 / 0W-40 API OR engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 103 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 18.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidShell M1375.4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity9.0-11.0
Brake FluidDOT 4
Engine Oil5W-40 · 5W-50 · API · 0W-40
Engine Oil Capacity9.0 qt

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts11 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts17 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts103 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug11.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub311 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub311 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerLand Rover

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.16 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity3.80 oz
Standard BCI Group Number95R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance850 cca

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket24 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle81 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness0.118 in
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.0004 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.0028 in / 0.003 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.181 in / 0.472 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.181 in / 0.472 in
Rotor Discard at or Under1.12 in / 0.41 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
174 ft. lbs., step 2: 60 degrees ft. lbs., step 3: 60 degrees ft. lbs., step 4: 3074 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Do not remove coating from new cylinder head bolts

122 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
280 degrees80 degrees
380

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 15,000 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 mi; coolant every 60,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 60,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 15,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miSteering Linkage (inspect) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 45,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed)
Every 60,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2004 Land Rover Range Rover sits at the peak of a severe reliability crisis within its generation, following a massive spike in federal complaints from 14 in 2002 to 127 in 2003. Although 2004 saw a slight decrease to 101 complaints, it remains a highly problematic year with 2 recalls, 2 investigations, and 62 technical service bulletins. While the data does not specify root causes, the complaints are overwhelmingly concentrated in the Power Train category, which accounts for 47 of the 101 complaints, followed by Steering at 8. This model year falls just before a dramatic improvement in 2005—when complaints dropped to 36—suggesting the 2004 model failed to fully resolve the generation's early flaws. Given its position on the worst side of the generation's reliability arc and its staggering power train complaint volume, a used 2004 Range Rover is a poor purchase choice compared to the markedly improved 2005 models.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
62
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
2
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
101
Owner complaints
3 involved a crash · 1 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 101 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train47
Steering8
Engine & Engine Cooling6
Power Train,Equipment6
Engine & Engine Cooling,Equipment5
Suspension4
Service Brakes2
Engine2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

08V635000Power Train:Driveline:DriveshaftReported 03/12/2008

LAND ROVER IS RECALLING 19,168 MY 2003-2005 RANGE ROVER VEHICLES. THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL COUPLING SLEEVE AND THE PROPELLER SHAFT MAY BE MISALIGNED, RESULTING IN SPLINE WEAR OVER A PERIOD OF TIME. AS THE WEAR BETWEEN THE… Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED DESIGN OF THE PROPELLER SHAFT, THE FLANGE KIT AND HEAT SHIELD KIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 6, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LAND ROVER AT 1-800…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 62 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
LTB00401NAS62018-03-26WheelsThe steering wheel may exhibit a vibration / shimmy while driving.
SSM734092018-03-21Power TrainIssue: Powertrain Transmission Module Learn Adaption routine has been instated on…
SFCC_08MAR18_162018-03-08Electrical SystemThe 'Service Required' warning text will not appear on the Instrument Cluster (IC) if a…
SFCC-14SEP172017-09-14EquipmentPresentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call
LTB00401NAS52017-05-09SteeringSituation: The steering wheel may exhibit a vibration / shimmy while driving.

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 95R batteryVehicles taking 9.0 qtEngine oil filter LPW500030Engine air filter PHE000050Fuel filter WFL000021Spark plug LR021006

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2004 Range Rover take?

9.0 qt of 5W-40 OR 5W-50 API OR 0W-40 SM, per the factory manual.

Does the 2004 Range Rover have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Range Rover get?

EPA figures are 11 city / 15 highway / 12 combined mpg.