Anyone have any issues with their leather wrapped steering wheel? On my 2008 LR2, the wheel is ok, but the spot where my left thumb usually rests (right about 9 o'clock at the top spoke) is chronically sticky. I've tried cleaning and conditioning the leather with a variety of products, but the sticky spot returns a few days later. In addition to being a bit sticky, there are also a handful of tiny little silver specs.

Anybody else suffer this affliction? Any ideas?

No problems with mine

You should claim on warranty  Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

npinks wrote:

No problems with mine

You should claim on warranty

Likewise  2007 Freelander 2 HSE TD4 Manual with Premium Pack & Moonroof.
Stornoway Grey with Ebony Black Pleather, Clear Indicators, Body Side Mouldings etc.

I had the sticky steering wheel also some months aga, told it to the dealer, and a week later they installed a new one (warranty ) no questions asked... I wished was everything so simple... Fl2 zermattsilver TD4 S man

warranty claim

There is a replacement of the steering wheel on (I don't know what preposition I have to use here ) a warranty 
Freelander II 2,2 TD SE Stornoway Grey

Sorry for my wry English. I began to study it recently.
I'll be thankful for your corrections of my mistakes

...but what is this sticky stuff?

This is a very well known issue with the Discovery 3, definitely a warranty job. Jeez, I hope it doesn't happen on my FL2, as it did on my Disco3!

Not just a Land Rover problem, same thing happened to the wifes Nissan Micra after 12k miles, couple of months out of warranty - no luck with nissan, none in scrap yards as it seems a common problem. 30% of the wheel now looks corrugated.

Not sure if i have the same problem, not so much sticky, but noticeable wear of the leather on the steering wheel at 12 and 3 o'clock positions (admittedly the same locations i tend to hold the wheel with my right hand, but with only 20k on the clock, i would not expect this level of wear?
Any others got a similar problem? was thinking of taking it to the dealers for them to have a look...  2008 SE, HSE wheels, Black Premium Leather, Privacy Glass, Sports Kit, Side Steps, various LED upgrades and Clear side indicators.

I have a new one too since 5 month (warranty). It was sticky on both sides. The new one has another leather quality and looks much better.

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HSE TD4, Auto, alpaca, matt black&carbon fibre wrapping, 235/65 R17 Conti CrossContact AT, 60mm H&R wheel spacers, Matzker sump guard, self-build side protection tubes, tinted headlamps, smoked side repeaters, auxiliary head lamps, caliper unit matt black powder-coated, colour coated front grille (without LR badge), side vents, light housing, Kuda iPhone console, car cigar jack in boot, „Black Rope“ dash trim kit, …

Cheers Roverland - very similar to how my wheel is looking - a call to the dealers i believe.
Cheers
Steve 2008 SE, HSE wheels, Black Premium Leather, Privacy Glass, Sports Kit, Side Steps, various LED upgrades and Clear side indicators.

Maybe you should try cleaning your finger

zone30 wrote:

Maybe you should try cleaning your finger

It is already late

Seriously- it is a trouble of FL2s 
Freelander II 2,2 TD SE Stornoway Grey

Sorry for my wry English. I began to study it recently.
I'll be thankful for your corrections of my mistakes

Quick update on this. The car was in today to have the steering wheel replaced under warranty for premature wear and 'sticky' feeling.
For those of you that are interested, this is that the wheel looked like





As Roverland already mentioned, the new wheel is a smooth leather, and looks and feels much better than the original IMO - same as in the MY10 cars in the showroom - i'll get a picture up when i get chance.

Also got them to replace the locking wheel nuts as there were a few small rust spots..

Overall, great service from Beadles in Sidcup.

Cheers
Steve 2008 SE, HSE wheels, Black Premium Leather, Privacy Glass, Sports Kit, Side Steps, various LED upgrades and Clear side indicators.