Dear all,

I just purchased a RRS D300 Dynamic SDV6 with 39k miles on the clock from 2018 with a 24 month warranty from a LR main dealer. I am aware of the frequent crank shaft failures with the TDV6/SDV6 models. As I plan to drive the car at least for the next 5 years and hoping it could last to around 100k miles, what are your opinions? Are these issues still prevalent on newer models? Given good maintenance, could I get there relatively stress free?

Thank you.

Afternoon Edward,the issue with the crankshaft can happen at any time regardless wether it’s been maintained well or not,one went on a sdv6 I sold with only 33000 miles full LR history & I’ve heard others have done 100,000 miles plus with no problems,,I’m afraid it’s the luck of the drawer. Andy.
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2012 RRS SE Santorini
2008 RRS White
2007 RRS Santorino

The car is a 2018 model year SDV6 with 300 PS

Last edited by Edward.S on Thu Dec 30 2021 3:13pm. Edited 1 time in total

Tyrefitter wrote:

Afternoon Edward,the issue with the crankshaft can happen at any time regardless wether it’s been maintained well or not,one went on a sdv6 I sold with only 33000 miles full LR history & I’ve heard others have done 100,000 miles plus with no problems,,I’m afraid it’s the luck of the drawer.

No there isn’t.

^ not true, Andy, there is a preventative measure: don't buy one  --
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I’ve had 7 naks & im sure I’ll have another sometime .To be honest,if you read all the horror stories about cars you would never buy one,the focus RS I had have problems,the ford ranger I know have have problems,,but the thing is if you have a good warranty in place then our covered for these problems,,,,,,Hopefully Andy.
21 Ford Ranger
Gone but not forgotten
Focus RS Red Edition
2015 RRS AB Fuji.
2014 RRS SC Santorini
2016 VW Amarok
2014 RRS AB Fuji
2012 RRS Red Edition Fuji
2015 Nissan Navara
2012 RRS SE Santorini
2008 RRS White
2007 RRS Santorino