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2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, most often about the transmission (31% of complaints, typically around 35,500 miles). It is 11th of 21 Range Rover Sport model years by number of complaints and has 5 recalls.
Most common 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport problems
Transmission
8 complaints · 31%Half of these problems showed up before 35,500 miles. Parts named most often: driveline, automatic transmission.
While driving my vehicle at approximately 40 MPH, I began to hear a loud squeal from beneath my vehicle, but no service lights were illuminated on the dash. Because something was clearly wrong, I pulled to the side of the road and had the vehicle towed. It was later determined that my front differential had failed…
2006 Range Rover Sport. Consumer states vehicle became inoperable due to a loud grinding noise 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 differential and found the…
Suspension
6 complaints · 23%Half of these problems showed up before 6,500 miles. Parts named most often: front, rear.
: the contact stated while traveling 30 MPH the air suspension system collapsed, causing total loss of control of the vehicle. It was towed to the dealership, where the air suspension was recalibrated. Nine days later, this occurred again while traveling 65 MPH, the vehicle was towed to the dealership, and were…
Tl contact owns a 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. Whenever the contact turns the vehicle, he feels and hears a grinding noise coming from the steering column. The grinding worsens in hot weather or after driving for a long period of time. The dealer advised him to bring in the vehicle and they changed the steering…
Air bags
6 complaints · 23%Parts named most often: frontal.
Tl contact owns a 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle crashed into the front passenger side of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The entire front end was damaged and the vehicle was towed to the repair shop. The mechanic stated that the air bags…
2006 ranger rover sport- major collision air bag for driver did not deploy, owner had car serviced at dealer a few days prior because of complaints about electrical flickering on dash lights, not advised of recall that may be problem. Serious head injury to driver.
Steering
4 complaints · 15%Parts named most often: column.
There is a known issue with the 2006 range rover sports steering system where the steering wheel physically shakes uncontrollable during high speeds. There is also a loud "knocking" heard during low speeds. Steps have been taken to fix this in the uk but not in the USA.
Tl contact owns a 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. Whenever the contact turns the vehicle, he feels and hears a grinding noise coming from the steering column. The grinding worsens in hot weather or after driving for a long period of time. The dealer advised him to bring in the vehicle and they changed the steering…
Electrical
4 complaints · 15%Vehicle steering column will not lock. Key will not start vehicle due to electrical problem in the steering column. This is a very common and expensive problem with range rovers and the dealer knows it. Repair is $7,000.00 plus +
Sunroof drain tube becomes dry rough overtime , causing the elbow attached to the side fender to break off. Instead of water from the rain draining out . The passenger side floor becomes soak and wet causing electric damage to wiring that controls windows and chairs and sunroof etc
Engine
3 complaints · 12%Parts named most often: engine.
I have a 2006 Land Rover, Range Rover Sport, and after driving at highway speeds for a few hours I've noticed that shortly after coming to an idle the vehicle is prone to stall out.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport recalls
Steering: column
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 deploy in the intended manner. The condition may result in the deployment of only one stage of the dual stage driver's air bag or the air bag may not deploy at all increasing the risk of serious injuries to the driver.
Fix: Dealers will insert 1mm spacers between the lower left hand side of the column switch mounting point and the column lock to improve the alignment of the column switch. Two foam pads will also be fitted to the top of the steering column switch gear to provide assured clearance between the cowl and the clockspring face. The recall began on july 30, 2008. Owners may contact land rover at 1-800-637-6837.
Full defect summary
Land rover is recalling 37,142 my 2005-2006 lr3 and range rover sport vehicles. Relative motion between the steering wheel hub and/or the steering column cowl with the clockspring, which includes the driver side air bag circuitry, could result in fracturing of the air bag wiring connection. If an air bag wire fractures, the SRS warning light will illuminate on the instrument cluster. The SRS warning light indicates to the driver that there is a concern with the SRS system in the vehicle and that immediate repair is necessary.
Electrical: switch
Risk: This condition increases the risk of a crash resulting from the unintended movement of parked vehicles.
Fix: Dealers will reprogram the driveline control transfer box electronic control unit (ecu) with revised software. The recall began on june 30, 2006. Owners may contact land rover at 1-201-818-8500.
Full defect summary
Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 114, 'theft protection.' when the ignition is switched off, after a period of time, it is possible to remove the ignition key when the transmission shift lever is not in park.
Brakes: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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 system circuits, which could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the left front brake flexi-pipe assembly and replace it if it exhibits signs of chafing, and also to replace the left front 'clip-on' wheel balance weights with 'stick-on' wheel balance weights. The recall began on june 30, 2006. Owners may contact land rover at 1-201-818-8500.
Full defect summary
On certain vehicles fitted with 9j-19 inch diameter wheels, during certain vehicle maneuvers when the steering system is on full left lock and the suspension is moving towards full compression, the left front brake hose and/or the ABS wheel speed sensor lead and/or the brake pad wear warning sensor lead can catch on the wheel balance weight as the wheel rotates.
Seat belts
Risk: When the rear left hand second row seat belt is used, the buckle may not be fully retained. A seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the second row left hand seat belt buckle free of charge. The recall began november 2, 2005. Owners may contact land rover at 1-800-637-6837.
Full defect summary
Certain sport utility vehicles may have been built with a incorrectly built seat belt buckle mountings.
Transmission: automatic transmission
Risk: Consequently park may not engage when the lever in the vehicle is moved to park and all indicators show park position is achieved. If the vehicle was parked on an incline, and the parking brake was not engaged, this could result in a vehicle roll-away condition, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the parking pawl guide plate free of charge. The recall began on november 19, 2005. Owners may contact land rover at 1-800-637-6837.
Full defect summary
Certain sport utility vehicles may have been manufactured with an incorrectly manufactured automatic transmission parking pawl guide plate.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (8 complaints, typically around 35,500 miles); suspension (6 complaints, typically around 6,500 miles); air bags (6 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport have?
- 5 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from June 4, 2008 (steering). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2006 a bad year for the Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
- It is 11th of 21 Range Rover Sport model years by number of complaints, with 26 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.