2006 Land Rover Range RoverProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 53 owner complaints about the 2006 Land Rover Range Rover, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 15V-039 the manufacturer reports only 49% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 16, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Land Rover Range Rover has problems

53 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
Electrical system151
Power train101
Suspension70
Steering70
Air bags70
Service brakes60
Wheels30
Structure30
Engine30
7 other systems142

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

2 recalls

2006 Land Rover Range Rover 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.

49%repaired · 2016 Q2

Hydraulic: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 15V-039 · Jan 27, 2015 · 74,648 vehicles · 36,235 repaired

Risk. If one or both of the flexible brake hoses fails, the vehicle may require a longer distance to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–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 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 median. How we score

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

2006 Land Rover Range Rover safety ratings

2006 Land Rover Range Rover 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 owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2006 Land Rover Range Rover. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 79,500, and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 222,121.
Complaint 11677340 · Jul 30, 2025 · 222,121 miles
1. While driving 2006 Land Rover Range Rover HSE (L322), I stopped to groceries and to my surprise The Key would not turn in the ignition. 2. The steering wheel was locked. I checked online and appears this is a major problem for 2006 and 2007 Range Rover HSE per the Range Rover Forum that has to…
Complaint 11535372 · Jul 30, 2023
Fuel pump power and fuel level sensor electrical connector has undersized pins and sockets in the 4.4L and 4.2L engine equiped full sized range rovers from 06-09. The connector located on top of the fuel filter assembly on top of the fuel tank overheats and melts the plastic surrounding the copper…
Complaint 11473297 · Jul 11, 2022

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