13-10-2014, 02:01am
Hi All
Recently purchased a Range Rover Evoque Dynamic SD4 2014. Generally very happy with the car and this is the third Landrover product purchased, so we are aware of quality issues and concerns but we are happy with the car.
There is only ONE thing that is a major concern and this relates to the electric steering. At speeds below 80kph the steering feels great, smooth with good assistance. As the speed builds above 100kph the steering feels more weighted, which again is fine and I can understand the idea of trying to introduce a positive responsive feeling at speed, however I have now experienced this particular problem twice and on similar roads, the steering becomes "dead" and looses the smoothness and power assistance after driving at highway speeds for 1- 2 hours.
I turned to "google" for assistance and came across another site, Evoque Owners Club and there is a discussion on this issue in 2012 which describes exactly the problem I am experiencing...........]I am finding that the steering is stiff and does not find the neutral position on its own and has to be constantly pulled back to the centre. It is not too bad at lower speeds but when you get up to 70 it becomes hard work and difficult to drive/steer smoothly.
The vehicles was purchased from Melbourne City Landrover, dealer has been okay and when I told them about the problem they said they have never heard about it. The service manager drove my car and at first acknowledged it felt heavy. He drove a couple of other fleet vehicles and came to the conclusion that me car felt normal. I also drove one of their fleet vehicles and certainly felt the fleet vehicle seemed to have more assistance. Wheel alignment checked and it was okay
My car certainly drives straight, in fact at speed you can let the steering go at 100kph plus and as long as there is little camber in the road, the car will track straight. However after 1 - 2 hours the steering becomes dead as if there is no assistance and requires correction with both hands to stay between the lanes.
HAS ANYONE ELSE EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM.
I intend to pursue the matter with the dealer and Landrover, but I am wanting to find out if anyone else has encountered the problem in Australia or UK.
Tony
Recently purchased a Range Rover Evoque Dynamic SD4 2014. Generally very happy with the car and this is the third Landrover product purchased, so we are aware of quality issues and concerns but we are happy with the car.
There is only ONE thing that is a major concern and this relates to the electric steering. At speeds below 80kph the steering feels great, smooth with good assistance. As the speed builds above 100kph the steering feels more weighted, which again is fine and I can understand the idea of trying to introduce a positive responsive feeling at speed, however I have now experienced this particular problem twice and on similar roads, the steering becomes "dead" and looses the smoothness and power assistance after driving at highway speeds for 1- 2 hours.
I turned to "google" for assistance and came across another site, Evoque Owners Club and there is a discussion on this issue in 2012 which describes exactly the problem I am experiencing...........]I am finding that the steering is stiff and does not find the neutral position on its own and has to be constantly pulled back to the centre. It is not too bad at lower speeds but when you get up to 70 it becomes hard work and difficult to drive/steer smoothly.
The vehicles was purchased from Melbourne City Landrover, dealer has been okay and when I told them about the problem they said they have never heard about it. The service manager drove my car and at first acknowledged it felt heavy. He drove a couple of other fleet vehicles and came to the conclusion that me car felt normal. I also drove one of their fleet vehicles and certainly felt the fleet vehicle seemed to have more assistance. Wheel alignment checked and it was okay
My car certainly drives straight, in fact at speed you can let the steering go at 100kph plus and as long as there is little camber in the road, the car will track straight. However after 1 - 2 hours the steering becomes dead as if there is no assistance and requires correction with both hands to stay between the lanes.
HAS ANYONE ELSE EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM.
I intend to pursue the matter with the dealer and Landrover, but I am wanting to find out if anyone else has encountered the problem in Australia or UK.
Tony