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2006 Land Rover Range Rover SportProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 26 owner complaints about the 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, most often about the power train. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year30% below the Range Rover Sport median · #14 of 17 years by complaints
Safety recalls5Free fix at dealersOwner complaints263 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage36kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 22, 2024. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has problems

26 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train80
Air bags62
Suspension60
Electrical system40
Steering40
Engine and engine cooling20
Latches/locks/linkages10
Fuel system, gasoline10
Seats10
5 other systems50

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

5 recalls

2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Steering: column

Recall 08V-248 · Jun 4, 2008 · 37,142 vehicles

Risk. IF THE SRS WARNING LIGHT IS IGNORED AND A VEHICLE CRASH OF SUFFICIENT SEVERITY TO COMMAND DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG OCCURS, THE AIR BAG MODULE MAY NOT…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Ignition: switch

Recall 06V-131 · Apr 20, 2006 · 45,900 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH RESULTING FROM THE UNINTENDED MOVEMENT OF PARKED VEHICLES.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 06V-135 · Apr 20, 2006 · 10,791 vehicles

Risk. THIS MAY LEAD TO WARNINGS OF PREMATURE BRAKE PAD WEAR, WARNINGS OF ABS FAILURE, OR EXTENDED BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL AND LOSS OF ONE OF THE HYDRAULIC SERVICE BRAKING…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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–no report yet

Power train: automatic transmission

Recall 05V-502 · Nov 1, 2005 · 1,949 vehicles

Risk. CONSEQUENTLY PARK MAY NOT ENGAGE WHEN THE LEVER IN THE VEHICLE IS MOVED TO PARK AND ALL INDICATORS SHOW PARK POSITION IS ACHIEVED.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Land Rover.

Best & worst years

2006 vs. every other Range Rover Sport year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Range Rover Sport median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport safety ratings

2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 4-DR w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What Range Rover Sport owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

@ 65MPH, I HEARD A MUFFLED 'POP' COMING FROM BENEATH AND IN FRONT, AND MY 2006 RANGE ROVER SPORT SUPERCHARGED IMMEDIATELY LURCHED. A GEAR WHINE PROCEEDED, WHICH WOULD REACT IN PITCH TO MY RATE OF SPEED. FEATHERING THE THROTTLE IMPACTED THE NOISE, AND I SUSPECTED MY FRONT DIFFERENTIAL, OR A FRONT…
Complaint 10444077 · Jan 17, 2012 · 50,000 miles
2006 RANGE ROVER SPORT. CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE BECAME INOPERABLE DUE TO A LOUD GRINDING NOISE *TGW THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL WAS BAD ON THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE DRAIN PLUG WAS REMOVED, THE FLUID HAD OVERHEATED AND WAS FULL OF METAL SHAVINGS. THE TECHNICIAN REMOVED THE…
Complaint 10406698 · Jun 14, 2011 · 39,885 miles
THERE ARE OIL LEAKS COMING FROM BOTH FRONT AND REAR DIFFERENTIALS. IT HAS BEEN REPORTED BY OTHER OWNERS THAT BOTH DIFFERENTIALS EVENTUALLY FAIL AND THE VEHICLE BECOMES INOPERABLE. THERE HAS BEEN INCIDENTS WHERE THE WHEELS HAVE GOTTEN LOCKED. THIS HAS CAUSED VEHICLES TO COME TO A FULL STOP RESULTING…
Complaint 10384543 · Feb 25, 2011 · 82,500 miles

Own a 2006 Range Rover Sport?

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