That would need to be a heck of a wind to impact the steering on a 4700 pound SUV.
Do people think the steering is light?
Anyone feel the steering feels light and not heavy on 18 and 19 RRS? Kind of feels like the wind could blow and turn the steering wheel.
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So, I didn’t literally mean the wind blowing the Rover, but more that the steering wheel feels very LIGHT, especially at higher speeds, and the its very very easy to move and it feels unstableThat would need to be a heck of a wind to impact the steering on a 4700 pound SUV.
So you don't care for the power steering doing it's job? I for one have never felt unstable in any Range Rover product.
Have you tried Dynamic mode? The steering feels quite a bit different.
Not sure if my experience matches yours, but my biggest complaint about my 2016 is how it “wanders” at highway speeds. While it tracks straight, it will easily drift if you’re not extremely careful. So much so that my wife has been begging me to sell it after only a month of ownership (in 2016).
This is my 12th Land Rover (7 range rovers, 2 defenders, 2 discoveries) and I’ve never had one that feels quite like this. I still have low miles on this 2016 sport, but I plan on putting on a bit sportier tire (wider and shorter sidewall) when it’s ready for them (should be less than 10K miles). If that doesn’t solve or make it at least a bit better, I’ll likely sell it and go a different direction.
This is my 12th Land Rover (7 range rovers, 2 defenders, 2 discoveries) and I’ve never had one that feels quite like this. I still have low miles on this 2016 sport, but I plan on putting on a bit sportier tire (wider and shorter sidewall) when it’s ready for them (should be less than 10K miles). If that doesn’t solve or make it at least a bit better, I’ll likely sell it and go a different direction.
I was totally unhappy with the “wandering” and “light” steering issue on my brand new 2015 SVR. I finally took it to the dealer after 2k kilometres and the technician discovered the wheel alignment was significantly off and causing the steering issues. After the wheel alignment service the vehicle has driven perfectly ever since.
Canuck, finally someone with an answer The L320 had similar issues with incorrect alignment specs distributed. A TSB was immediately issued with corrected specs complaints disappeared very quickly. I should have remember the L320 alignment issue earlier.
Canuck, Do you perhaps have the specs they used? This was a full four wheel alignment right?
Canuck, Do you perhaps have the specs they used? This was a full four wheel alignment right?
Canuckrover, I think you hit the nail on the head! I will be taking to the dealership and asking for this to be looked at per your advice, thank you!I was totally unhappy with the “wandering” and “light” steering issue on my brand new 2015 SVR. I finally took it to the dealer after 2k kilometres and the technician discovered the wheel alignment was significantly off and causing the steering issues. After the wheel alignment service the vehicle has driven perfectly ever since.
Not sure if my experience matches yours, but my biggest complaint about my 2016 is how it “wanders” at highway speeds. While it tracks straight, it will easily drift if you’re not extremely careful. So much so that my wife has been begging me to sell it after only a month of ownership (in 2016).
This is my 12th Land Rover (7 range rovers, 2 defenders, 2 discoveries) and I’ve never had one that feels quite like this. I still have low miles on this 2016 sport, but I plan on putting on a bit sportier tire (wider and shorter sidewall) when it’s ready for them (should be less than 10K miles). If that doesn’t solve or make it at least a bit better, I’ll likely sell it and go a different direction.
Yes! This is what I'm referring to!
Good advice, yes I did. My '18 just felt more stable, this '19 is oddly "wobbly"Have you tried Dynamic mode? The steering feels quite a bit different.
I find the steering on my p400e 2019 MY to be relatively heavy. It is heavier than my old RR Sport which was MY 2016. I tmigh tbe because I often drive my wife's car which is a Kia Soul 2 in the city and the steering on that is super light.
I checked my invoice and it indicated a four wheel alignment was done and steering wheel centred. The specs used were not indicated. I remember the senior technician who test drove it with me said it was definitely not right and he would be able to make it what it should of been on delivery.Canuck, finally someone with an answer The L320 had similar issues with incorrect alignment specs distributed. A TSB was immediately issued with corrected specs complaints disappeared very quickly. I should have remember the L320 alignment issue earlier.
Canuck, Do you perhaps have the specs they used? This was a full four wheel alignment right?
Hi all, thanks for the advice, these forums rock! Took the car in yesterday with this advice, they fixed per spec and the issue of “wobbly” and “light steering” are now gone and the car drives “planted” and “heavy.” Thank you!I checked my invoice and it indicated a four wheel alignment was done and steering wheel centred. The specs used were not indicated. I remember the senior technician who test drove it with me said it was definitely not right and he would be able to make it what it should of been on delivery.Canuck, finally someone with an answer The L320 had similar issues with incorrect alignment specs distributed. A TSB was immediately issued with corrected specs complaints disappeared very quickly. I should have remember the L320 alignment issue earlier.
Canuck, Do you perhaps have the specs they used? This was a full four wheel alignment right?
Absolutely know what you mean!Anyone feel the steering feels light and not heavy on 18 and 19 RRS? Kind of feels like the wind could blow and turn the steering wheel.
I recently bought a 2018 HSE Dynamic Evoque.
When parking..the steering is great, one finger, utra light, but on the motorway at speed it's really scary! it's so light and sensitive that I feel unsafe, the slightest twitch on the steering wheel causes the car to move across the lane, over taking a big lorry on a windy day isn't fun.
By the way, there isn't a fault on the steering it just seems to be inherant on the Evoques.
I don't feel confident driving any more and I've got 40 years experience.
I want my old Merecedes back!
It is important to find an alignment shop that will set the alignment to factory specs, by the book. There is plenty of caster from the factory to keep the car running straight with no shimmy. It is important when you prepare for the alignment that it is put into tight tolerance mode. This basically locks down the suspension at a set ride hieght so that when you do adjust caster, camber, tow, it is more likely to be close to factory spec. I did this with my ride, and I have no issues with any shimmy or lightness in the wheel.
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