If the alignment are within specs then the following could be the causes:

- worn ball joints
- worn control arm bushings
- damaged/faulty suspension components
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Is this something that should be easily discoverable with the dealer service department? It has been in 6 times for an alignment. This is getting kinda nutty. I am worried it will affect the value of the vehicle.

Not sure if there are any other options. The MFG told me to take a hike.

Best,

Outofalignment.

 

Nothing has been done to the Defender. I have not even been 4 wheeling yet. No off road. No modifications. Just street driving.

 

Are you near Charlotte NC? If so, visit Baker Automotive. They are exceptional at specialty alignments.

www.bakerauto.com

 

West Coast. California. Been to two different dealerships.

 

Also, I picked it up new from the dealership with maybe a couple of miles on it. So it was either the mfg or during delivery..

 

Have you escalated this to the GM of the dealership? That’s what I would do if not.

 

Sorry to say, but you may have a lemon.
Not sure what is the law in California, but I would suggest you get a lawyer - lemon law.
In many states there are 3 repairs under warranty, a 4th one as a courtesy ( you to the dealership) and the next step is buyback.
If this can't be fixed, what is the point in keeping it ?
Anyways, is not an easy process, but in most cases it works, that being a safety issue in the end.

 

Bring it to a proper alignment shop and have them inspect and perform an alignment ...
It's a simple front end with no camber adjustment, if it's not in spec you just replace parts.
It's not rocket science ..

Seriously you are still complaining about tire wear after getting an alignment that shows it's now in spec ?

 

Cut the guy some slack. He's trying to sort out the issue. If you read above, he has taken it to multiple dealerships. He also stated "MFG" told him to pound sand. He's hoping someone here can help.

OP - I am experiencing this as well. Just put on new KO2's, and it improved. That said, I've started to notice it creeping back in. I'll be following this thread to see if anyone has a "silver bullet" course of action to take to get LR to step up and rectify. Best of luck! (Selfishly...ha)

CW