I think it would be interesting to see if there are more failures on 17" , 18" or 19" wheels of the rear transmission so if posts can be made thank you in advance.  FL2 MY10 TD4 GS traded in at 2 years
FL2 MY13 TD4 GS Current

Our MY14 XS manual Td4 on 17s which was owned from new had haldex failure! New haldex fitted at 13,000 miles! My own dymanic which came with 19s and in summer runs 22s is still running fine.  MY14 Kahn Converted Dynamic - Fuji White Ebony/Pimento Interior
MY15 Xenon Headlight Conversion

MY17 RRS SVR - Estoril Blue Cirrus/Ebony 🪣💺’s

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My previous FL2 (2010MY Auto) had a new rear diff fitted by LR before i purchased it at approx. 18 months old. it was running standard 18's.

I got gearbox fault traction reduced message. My car is MY13 with R18 wheel. Was repaired under warranty, new haldex pump and fluid changed at 44K miles.

The vote assumes you have changed only one Haldex on the same car. I am on my third complete Landrover factory refurbished Haldex unit which is now giving the same symptoms as the previous failures now so could be going for a fourth replacement which could be a record?

2013 MY 40k miles. 19" wheels automatic box.

My first Freelander 2 was an 07 TD4 HSE, which I bought in 2008, kept it for five & half years, & almost 60K miles, never had an issue, Whereas my 60 reg. SD4 HSE, has had the haldex pump, filter, solenoid & oil replaced at 58K, both running on the standard 18" wheels, only difference is, the TD4 had Goodyear wranglers, & the SD4 has Pirelli Scorpion Zero's!
Has anyone ever thought it may have something to do with the tyres too?

57 plate xs auto, Diff replaced under land rover extended warranty at 74000 miles and 2 years ago, now on 86000 and no extended warranty as over 10 years old, i will keep my fingers crossed.

Can someone explain to me how wheel size could possibly have any bearing on the failures?

A good starting point:

https://itstillruns.com/effects-tire-size-6326061.html FL2 MY10 TD4 GS traded in at 2 years
FL2 MY13 TD4 GS Current

IDL wrote:

Can someone explain to me how wheel size could possibly have any bearing on the failures?

Possibly the 16 and 17" cars which were more likely to be used off road ? . I wonder if the use of AT tyres , the TR system set for more oomph to the rear helped the early demise of out rear diff bearing . Of course it could also be value engineering taken too far at the design stage  2009 GS Auto Zermatt Silver - Sold June 21 after 10 years of ownership

2016 Subaru Outback SE 2.0 diesel SE Premium Lineartronic Sold 2024 after 8 years and 80k miles . Best Car I ever owned !

2023 Toyota Hilux invincible X 2.8 Auto .

IDL wrote:

Can someone explain to me how wheel size could possibly have any bearing on the failures?

Recently had rear diff bearing done @ 73k - LR Warranty to the 'rescue". However, having got rid of one droning / whining noise, there's a new version - I think from the rear - which wasn't here before the diff was worked on. Seems to be around 65-70mph, particularly on a smooth road, rather than the previous 40-50. Been back the the garage (LR Main dealer), provided a test drive but - of course - it declined to appear so no further investigation. Tyres are fine at 6-7mm.

A doctor has some trouble with his haldex, on a public holiday. He calls the local mechanic, only to be told it's his day off ...

"But I get called out on my days off, too!" says the doctor, somewhat exasperated, and the mechanic relents.

The mechanic arrives, and glances over the haldex, looking preoccupied. He mumbles something about golf, then hands the doctor a couple of aspirin and walks out, saying,

"Put these in washer bottle. If it doesn't clear up in 24 hours, come and see me tomorrow."

A bit like your noise Crockett  FL2 MY10 TD4 GS traded in at 2 years
FL2 MY13 TD4 GS Current

Currently awaiting LR warranty replacement haldex pump at 48000 miles........17" wheels that HAVE been used offroad.

Not best pleased as SWMBO's FL2 is also waiting for split turbo hose to be replaced  FL No 1 - 2012 (MY2011) XS manual Firenze Red - Gone
FL No 2 - 2012 (MY2012) XS manual Barolo Black - SWMBO wanted one too!
FL No 3 -2013 XS SD4 Auto Santorini Black
Series III SWB Hardtop - long gone
110 CSW V8 - long gone
Discovery 1 200Tdi - long gone