My freelander 2 TD4 58 plate randomly vibrates/shudders at around 50-55mph. This doesn't happen all the time but worried it may be the driveshaft. Warranty expired a few months ago and just don't want to be ripped off if I take it to a garage. Has anyone else had a similar problem and is it dangerous to drive like this. Reading various forums hints at driveshaft problem.

Start with the cheap thing to check - wheel balancing? 2010 Freelander 2 HSE Auto Santorini Black / Ebony Leather

I'll try that first and see how it goes. Thanks.

Check this out - is yours like this? http://www.freel2.com/forum/topic19396.html 10MY (Sept 09) TD4 HSE Auto in Stornoway Grey (Now Gone)

08 FL2 TD4 SE Manual in Rimini Red (Now Gone)

It's exactly like that. Haven't tried slow turns on full lock. If it's the Haldex how much will a fix cost.......no warranty!

As you see with mine, it "was a software update wot fixed it". More specifically, the Duckworths technician applied the software update that is done with the low-level diff repair, but without touching the diff. Mine was done under extended warranty but I guess about £150 should cover it. For the exact details, Adam Roberts at Duckworth Market Rasen is your guy. Pity you are in Scotland! For a temporary fix, make sure all four tyres are the same size/wear rate. I ran mine on my winter set over Easter until I could get it booked in.

Bob 10MY (Sept 09) TD4 HSE Auto in Stornoway Grey (Now Gone)

08 FL2 TD4 SE Manual in Rimini Red (Now Gone)

Thanks, not sure what all that means but I will look into it. As long as nothing is going to fall off the car whilst I'm driving it....lol

MM, to recap, my front tyres are new at 8mm tread depth. The rears are part worn at 6mm tread depth. Thus the rolling radius of the front tyres is greater and therefore they will turn fewer revolutions per mile than the rear set. On the Freelander 2 this is normally ok as the Haldex unit (aka the centre differential) is disengaged in normal driving. On mine the system was slowly "self testing" every 30 seconds or so, bringing about the vibration when the differential "locked" for a few seconds. By changing to my winter tyre set, which are the same tread depth all round, no vibration was felt as all wheels were turning at the same revs.

Nothing is likely to "fall off" in the short term. However, if you continue to experience vibration similar to mine, without getting it fixed, there will be excess stresses imparted on the drive train that could well lead to failure of one or more components at a later date. Repair of any component failure at that time may cost you more than a fix done now.

Regards
Bob 10MY (Sept 09) TD4 HSE Auto in Stornoway Grey (Now Gone)

08 FL2 TD4 SE Manual in Rimini Red (Now Gone)

Thanks. Will look into getting it fixed.