XUV Front End Rattle Noise

Vics · Aug 12, 2007

I understand a noise in the front end of the XUV is a common issue.

For those who have the noise, what have you done to fix it?

gordon21 · Aug 13, 2007

Mine sounded more like it was coming from under the center console area where the parking brake is. It went away on it's own after 10-15 hours.

Skipholiday · Aug 14, 2007

I had a slight emergency brake rattle. Easy fix.

Holiday · Aug 15, 2007

Yes I had the front end rattle. I noted it the same day as it was delivered. Talked to the dealer and they made some adjustment to the front differential but it did not help. The gears in the front differential are straight cut and if you have a cab you can really hear them rattle. I told the dealer that they would not want me to demonstrate this to a potential customer and they agreed. The dealer has taken mine in and got the JD regional manger involved and they replaced the front differential. They hand selected the replacement. The rattle is much improved and had I not had an issue I would not notice it now. However it has not completely been eliminated. The dealer needs to work with you on this, but JD knows there is a noise issue with the front differential.

Vics · Aug 15, 2007

Holiday said:
Yes I had the front end rattle. I noted it the same day as it was delivered. Talked to the dealer and they made some adjustment to the front differential but it did not help. The gears in the front differential are straight cut and if you have a cab you can really hear them rattle. I told the dealer that they would not want me to demonstrate this to a potential customer and they agreed. The dealer has taken mine in and got the JD regional manger involved and they replaced the front differential. They hand selected the replacement. The rattle is much improved and had I not had an issue I would not notice it now. However it has not completely been eliminated. The dealer needs to work with you on this, but JD knows there is a noise issue with the front differential.

Thanks for the info. The noise in mine is pretty loud. I guess I'll have to take it in to the dealer.

TOMMYHPX4X4 · Aug 16, 2007

hum??? front end issues when did this all start??? lol

Vics · Aug 16, 2007

TOMMYHPX4X4 said:
hum??? front end issues when did this all start??? lol

Yea, you'd think by now there would be a fix or some guidance to dealers.

Skipholiday · Aug 16, 2007

Vics said:
Yea, you'd think by now there would be a fix or some guidance to dealers.

From my understanding. The front differential is the same as the 06 hpx.
I've driven several of the xuvs (diesel and gas) and have yet to hear a noise from the front end.

My 06 hpx had no front end noise and neither does my xuv.
My dealer has sold over 30 xuv's and there have been no failures at all.
She had one customer return his unit and that was not due to a failure.

The biggest complaint I have heard of has been due to the emergency brake.
And that has been a problem with hpx's and xuv's alike.

Noone has yet to post a link or have proof of an actual xuv failure.
Most of the people that have problems with the xuv,don't even own one.
Rattles happen and I understand why some don't like them.
Personally I'm mechanically inclined enough to fix a rattle~!

Skipholiday · Aug 16, 2007

My observation.

Normally in forums people will post problems and members will reply with similar problems.
Then the discussion will turn into how the member solved the problem and others will assist in the fix.

That hasn't been the case with the xuv.

One person (1) thought they had a front end rattle.(at least they did own an xuv)

Then another potential xuv owner started another thread about the xuv rattle.

Another xuv owner wasn't happy with his xuv (at all) and returned it to the dealer. (his money, his right)

I own an xuv and it is used by my 11 yo, my 17 yo and my wife.
It's a rock crawling mud bogging backwoods loving gardening machine.

This is my 3rd gator. I have had normal problems with each of them.
I broke the front axle on my 05 and also busted 2 front fenders and 1 starter.
My 06 hpx broke one front axle and 1 fender.(winch was left unspooled)

My XUV has had 1 flat tire. (drove over railroad spike)

The xuv has proven to be stronger faster and an all around better machine than either hpx.
In reality isn't that the way it should be?
Contrary to popular belief the xuv is a huge upgrade over the hpx.

Please someone post some real verifiable problems with the xuv.

TOMMYHPX4X4 · Aug 16, 2007

hey skip these guys posting problems about the xuv own them . atleast from reading thier post i get it that they own them.you seem to try to cover up this noise issue when it comes up evey time. now i don't own one i do own the hpx but i am keeping a close eye on the progress of the xuv.i watch this forum and a few others and there is a problem with the rattleing noise and the front end on some or should i say quit a few.now you said most of the people who have posted having problems with the xuv don't even own one.i guess i was wrong but i thought "vics"/"gordon21"/holliday/roletide all them have said atleast one thing about the noise or have complained about it .thats 4 people out of just this forum.i test drove one and it was noisy but that was a test drive i didn't buy it. now join the crowd and come out of the closet with the rest of the folks ans say the words(THERE IS A NOISE. I DO HEAR THE NOISE. I AM NOT AFFRAID TO SAY I HEAR THE NOISE.)i'm just messin with ya skip. but there is a noise.lol we all hear it.

(The xuv has proven to be stronger faster and an all around better machine than either hpx.
In reality isn't that the way it should be? not!
Contrary to popular belief the xuv is a huge upgrade over the hpx.

Please someone post some real verifiable problems with the xuv.) these guys are trying to ask about a problem and your brushing them off . we should be trying to find the solution to the problem