I have a MY11 SD4 GS which I've had from new. Back end of last year at about 27k on the clock I noticed the finish on the steering wheel (not leather) was looking "worn". I was going to go to the dealer about it, but as it was Xmas time and the car was due for a service end of Jan, I left it until then.
I reported it to the dealer who promised to look into it.
Apparently photos where sent off to LR and after repeated phone calls / visits back there I 've now been told the warranty claim has been rejected. - "It can't be a manufacturing fault, there must be some external influence". Dealer asked me if I'd used any cleaning products on it, which I haven't (I hate slippy steering wheels).

I now have an immaculate looking 20month old car with 34k on the clock and a steering wheel that looks like it's done 134k.

Anyone heard of anything like this?
I don't want to just accept the warranty claim rejection, but would like some advice, further ammunition.

Will try and post photos when I get chance.

Cheers

Mines just the same. Has been for ages.
Can't be bothered to change it as it's still the same c p steering wheel. Another member of the failed FL2 clutch/DMF club, twice.

http://www.powerfuluk.com/products/land-ro...-grip.html

pricey, but very nice

A lot depends on your hands, I don't do owt so my hands are soft, a mate of mine repairs dents, has skin like leather and his wheel is pretty knackered.

Don't have any info regarding LR warranty on this matter Luck Duck
Had the same issue with my jeep, started to flake of on my hands
You could consider this, not as nice as what taz as shown ya, but its a lot cheaper
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LAND-ROVER-FREEL...2329661b79 BETTER looking half of the famous Twinlanders
The wanna be other half - http://www.freel2.com/forum/member-carriec.html

400 quid  Another member of the failed FL2 clutch/DMF club, twice.

I fitted a leather cover from the ones listed above,

the previous owner had used a steering wheel clamp thing, it had worn the wheel in one place,
all fixed for £14 and 20 mins with a needle.

Lucky Duck or should it be unlucky, sorry to hear about your steering wheel.

Bobtail, thanks for your information - I use a steering lock and had not really given a thought to possible damage, will have a look at this to make sure that I do not encounter same damage!

Cheers!  'There is thunder' then 'There is the warble of a V8'

SD4 HSE Fuji White (my car): sidesteps, door protection
Golf 2.0 tdi White (wife's car)
Triumph Stag (my 1975 V8 toy - 37,600 miles... Just started its 2nd restoration... had it since 1986)

Tiguan Summit (gone, but nice car)
Porsche Boxster (gone, it was too fast)
SLK (gone, did not like it - lost loads £s)
Discovery Cairngorm (gone,very tractor like)
+ loads of other cars

Contact Kelly @ land rover and see what she can do, kick up a fuss  Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

I have the same problem also on a MY11 SD4 GS. It's been like that from new, probably a bad batch of steering wheels. I've not worried too much about it.....may be I'll give it a go next time it goes near a stealers

You dont wear a ring do you? folk dont realise these can damage it.

No rings or steering locks, it had the problem the day it left the factory

my daughter had a Ford Ka since new, a limited edition with a nice blue leather steering wheel.

after about 5 years and 40K miles the points where she held the wheel looked like they were melting.

I thought it was a reaction to some kind of hand cream, etc but she said no.

she now has a new mini with a lovely leather sports multifunction wheel, so here's hoping it lasts a bit longer !!

Iain

ps I suppose it is a difficult thing to cover with warranty as so many things can affect it.

@ Lucky Duck
As I have the same car as yourself with the similar mileage and my steering wheel is still immaculate, I'd like to see some photo's of what the damage is.

Hi

Had mine changed under warranty at 25k on my2010. took photos sent of to LR and no problems, also replaced the worn seat and bolster

i would go back to them.

Been away a bit recently. Anyway, an update.

Dealer supposedly took photos and sent to LR who eventually knocked back the warranty claim saying I must have used some cleaning product on the wheel which affected the surface. - It only ever gets a dry cloth. Then they said it had reacted to something on my hands. I ask for copies of the photos but they couldn't supply them. (seems a little strange)

I refuse to accept this so I was told to take it to LR customer care. They are currently awaiting a report back from the warranty department.

I expect to hear back from them next week. Watch this space.
If I get opportunity I'll try and post some photos
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