Americas Power steering pump whine

[HereinDaRockies]

Dear INEOS,
A considerable number of Grenadiers are exhibiting a loud, high-pitched whining noise from the power steering unit. This issue is not isolated and is being widely reported across the owner community.

The noise is intrusive and severely detracts from the driving experience—especially when driving with the windows or safari window open. More importantly, it undermines the vehicle’s overall perception. The Grenadier makes a strong visual impression, but that is quickly undone the moment the power steering whine is heard. The sound does not reflect the quality, robustness, or engineering excellence the vehicle is meant to represent.

Owners have every right to expect better from a purpose-built vehicle in this class. This isn’t just a minor annoyance—it’s a significant flaw that demands a resolution.

What steps is INEOS taking to address and rectify this issue for vehicles currently in the field?

 

[OkGo]

I would say this is an average level. Have heard louder but also heard much lower ( and none )

View: https://youtube.com/shorts/fxNCwtiMPjU

 

[Commodore]

I would say this is an average level. Have heard louder but also heard much lower ( and none )

View: https://youtube.com/shorts/fxNCwtiMPjU

Nope I can’t hear it but my just said that she can and it would drive here crazy. She said my grenadier doesn’t make that noise.

 

[Tom109]

TBH I didn't even think about RoW trucks - thanks for pointing that out. Being forced to have the hybrid setup is certainly different than owning a well established 4cyl.

Bombastic as it may have been, my point was that even the mighty Toyota isn't perfect. Certainly it is bigger, has a gigantic dealer network and the like, but the LC has issues too. Maybe not the PS pump, but I'll be honest, a whistle from the A pillar that cannot/will not be fixed would be worse IMO as it's much closer to my ear. Likewise, rattles and squeaks in the interior drive me nuts - again, not apples to apples per se, but perhaps more annoying.

The baby LC and D90 are on my wife’s short list. I was not aware of the LC issues