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2006 Land Rover Range Rover Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 53 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Land Rover Range Rover, most often about the electrical (28% of complaints, typically around 111,000 miles). It is 5th of 26 Range Rover model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2006 Land Rover Range Rover problems
Electrical
15 complaints · 28%Half of these problems showed up before 111,000 miles. Parts named most often: wiring, instrument panel.
This vehicle was taken back by the manufacturer for electrical issues it was then resold. I just purchased it and it has serious electrical issues. I have owned it a month and it had codes within 48 hours of purchase. System failure codes. The battery is good and is drained every night and every time I go to work.…
The steering column mobization have gone on it. And the Range Rover dealership want to fix it for 8700.00 I can't afford it and I'm an elderl. Please find out is there a recall.
Transmission
10 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 80,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
The front wheels locked up and caused the car to veer dangerously and screech to a halt. This was due to a failed front differential which, upon more online research is a common issue with this model. It was replaced by the dealer at a cost of $3,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Land Rover Range Rover. While the vehicle was parked on an incline the vehicle began to roll away on its own. The contact was inside the vehicle and placed the parking brake in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing. There was a recall under NHTSA…
Brakes
7 complaints · 13%While traveling at highway speed (approximately 65mph), the electronic brake module failed causing the emergency brake to lock up the rear wheels and put the car into a skid. The vehicle veered back and forth across the 3 lane highway as I steered to regain control. After coming to a stop, the brake automatically…
The contact owns a 2006 Land Rover Range Rover. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the brake pedal traveled to the floor. The contact coasted the vehicle over to the side of the road. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. The dealer diagnosed that the front air brake hose needed to be replaced. The vehicle…
Suspension
7 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 45,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2006 Land Rover Range Rover. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle independently lowered and rose without the suspension switch being activated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the suspension sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The…
The contact owns a 2006 Land Rover Range Rover. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, a loud abnormal noise was heard coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear differential failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The…
Air bags
7 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 84,500 miles.
Passenger side dashboard has cracking around the airbag system. I took it to three independent upholstery shops and they all decline to perform any repair due to safety/liability concerns. They say it is fairly common for my year/make/model vehicle. I'm fearful that this presents some issues with airbag deployment, or…
The passenger side airbag on the dashboard is starting to prematurely split on top of the dashboard surface around the entire outline of the airbag. The crack has progressed in a precious outline of the cutout of the airbag. After contacting Land Rover of america on multiple occasions, they considers this as a "wear…
Steering
7 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 132,000 miles. Parts named most often: column.
The steering column mobization have gone on it. And the Range Rover dealership want to fix it for 8700.00 I can't afford it and I'm an elderl. Please find out is there a recall.
I was told by the Land Rover service manager shon torres that the steering columns on vehicles of this manufacturing year and the years surrounding it have often had issues where the steering column will stop recognizing the key. He went on to say that many times no keys can be reprogrammed to the steering column and…
Engine
6 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 28,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, cooling system.
Tl contact owns a 2006 Land Rover Range Rover. While driving 30 MPH, the contact noticed smoke rising from the vehicle. He was unable to determine where the smoke originated, however, he noticed flames underneath the hood. The fire extinguished after ten minutes. The vehicle was towed. The dealer stated that the fire…
I have owned two 2006 Range Rover hse. The first one Land Rover purchased back from me due to their failure to be able to fix the problem with the engine smoking and losing power. They told me at the time that my vehicle was the only one in north america to have this particular problem. It had around 13,000 miles on…
Wheels and tires
6 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 99,000 miles. Parts named most often: rim, pressure monitoring and regulating systems, sidewall.
The contact owns a 2006 Land Rover Range Rover equipped with hankook tires, tire line: ventus s1 nobel 2, tire size: 255/50/r20, dot number: 5mnc1ah. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the tires began to make a loud thumping noise. The contact stated that the steering wheel was also…
The front wheels locked up and caused the car to veer dangerously and screech to a halt. This was due to a failed front differential which, upon more online research is a common issue with this model. It was replaced by the dealer at a cost of $3,000.
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 recalls
Brakes: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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.
Fix: Land rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left and right front brake hoses, free of charge. The recall began on july 28, 2015. Owners may contact land rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land rover's number for this recall is p054.
Full defect summary
Jaguar land rover north america, llc (land rover) is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 land rover range rover vehicles manufactured april 15, 2005, to september 4, 2012. One or both of the flexible front brake hoses may rupture causing loss of brake fluid.
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
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Land Rover Range Rover?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (15 complaints, typically around 111,000 miles); transmission (10 complaints, typically around 80,000 miles); brakes (7 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2006 Land Rover Range Rover have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from January 27, 2015 (brakes). 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?
- It is 5th of 26 Range Rover model years by number of complaints, with 53 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.