2006 Land Rover RANGE ROVER SPORT problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
26 owner complaints analyzed
5 distinct recall campaigns
28,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2006 model year. Data snapshot: . 21 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 4 of 26 complaints (15.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 4 | 15.4% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 3 | 11.5% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 3.8% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 3.8% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 3.8% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 3.8% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 4 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit | 4 |
| Suspension | 4 |
| Steering | 3 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Engine | 1 |
Air Bags: 4; Electrical System: 4; Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit: 4; Suspension: 4; Steering: 3; Air Bags:Frontal: 2; Power Train: 2; Engine: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 9 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 5 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 3 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 3 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 9; 25,000 to 49,999: 5; 50,000 to 74,999: 3; 75,000 to 99,999: 3; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (9). 5 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 3 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2008 | 4 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 |
2006: 3; 2007: 5; 2008: 4; 2009: 1; 2010: 2; 2011: 3; 2012: 2; 2017: 1; 2018: 1; 2019: 1; 2021: 2; 2024: 1
Pattern summary
Air Bags leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 3 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10156938 · 2006-05-07 (May 7, 2006)
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. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 3,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10156938 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10226411 · 2008-05-01 (May 1, 2008)
TL*THE 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 SHAFT. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER APPROXIMATELY 7 TIMES FOR THE SAME FAILURE, BUT THERE HAS BEEN NO SUCCESSFUL REMEDY. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER HAVING THE RACK AND PINION CHANGED. THE TECHNICIAN STAT…
Owner-reported narrative. 5,635 miles reported. Look up ODI 10226411 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10235331 · 2008-07-22 (July 22, 2008)
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. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 22,170 miles reported. Look up ODI 10235331 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11030114 · 2017-09-27 (September 27, 2017)
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 +
Owner-reported narrative. 125,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11030114 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10282191 · 2009-08-28 (August 28, 2009)
WHEN DRIVING AND THE VEHICLE COMES TO A STOP, CAR ROLLS FORWARD WHILE THE BREAK PEDAL IS ENGAGED, DEALER STATED LAND ROVER SPORT 2006 HSE, FAULT CODE ON MODULE NEEDS AN UPGRADE, WHICH THE CUSTOMER IS CHARGED. HENCE, IF THE COMPUTER MODULE IS NOT UPGRADED, "VEHICLES CAN BECOME INOPERABLE DUE TO TRANSMISSION OR ENGINE COMPLICATIONS AT FURTHER COST TO THE OWNER" ( CLAUDIA, AT LANDROVER N.A. [phone removed] EXTN 2916). *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 48,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10282191 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10369416 · 2010-12-07 (December 7, 2010)
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. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 85,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10369416 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11436261 · 2021-10-11 (October 11, 2021)
I can be driving and the car will just cut off. The real danger was when I was on the freeway and I almost couldn't pull over to the side and a semi truck was behind me. That happened about 3 years ago. Also when I start the car and put it in reverse the parking brake warning light come on, that also started happening a couple years ago. The above happened again yesterday and the day before, October 9, 2021.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11436261 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10173860 · 2006-11-20 (November 20, 2006)
1. COMPUTER MALFUNCTION 2. GAS TANK LEAK. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10173860 at NHTSA ↗