2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train:driveline:differential Unit (4) · Air Bags (3) · Suspension (2)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Land Rover Range Rover Sport model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
21 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (88)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine 2025-04-28 · SSM76317ATT - 28APR25 · Other
engine will crank, no start when at operating temperature
Engine 2025-04-28 · SSM76317 - 28APR25 · Other
engine will crank, no start when at operating temperature
Electrical System 2025-04-11 · TUCC_APR2025_18 · Other
leaking windshield that caused the water ingress on the electrical component.
Service Brakes 2025-03-14 · SFCC_MAR2025_20 · Other
there have been several fred submissions for a customer allegation of brake judder/vibration.
Service Brakes 2025-03-14 · SFCC_MAR2025_18 · Other
there have been several fred submissions for a customer allegation of a brake noise concern.
Service Brakes 2025-03-14 · SFCC_MAR2025_17 · Other
there have been several fred submissions for a customer allegation of a rear brake warning being illuminated on the instrument cluster.
Showing the 6 most recent of 88 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2024-04-22 · Engine“on your database for car safety my old 2006 land rover range rover sport supercharged isn't on there for a recall so when i took it to the dealer he said there are no recalls well i submitted the number for the 2006 land rover range rover excluding my vin number this time and using the national database that you guys provided and found out that it …”
2021-10-18 · Air Bags“the driver air bag has been replaced twice on my vehicle. the airbag light is back on. the steering column spring is bad also. i have paid to repair the airbag twice. this airbag should be recalled. i think it is unsafe for me to drive it and the airbag will not deploy if needed in a car accident. please help me by recalling the airbag so land rove…”
2021-10-11 · Unknown Or Other“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 abo…”
2019-01-29 · Electrical System · 97,000 mi“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…”
2018-12-11 · Air Bags“plastic on dash instrument panel is crack on the lines where the airbags are located.…”
2017-09-27 · Steering · 125,000 mi“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 +…”
2012-05-31 · Suspension · 52,000 mi“air suspension system is malfunctioning. vehicle bounces erratically at all road surfaces. erratic bouncing at highway speeds may cause driver to overseer and leading to a catastrophic (accident) event. the front end of the vehicle collapses while parked causing excessive strain on ball joints and front control arms (to date ..nearly $2000 in repai…”
2012-01-17 · Power Train · 50,000 mi“@ 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 wheel bearing. as it was extremely cold outside, a…”
2011-06-14 · Power Train:driveline:differential Unit · 39,885 mi“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 differential and found the paint delaminated from …”
2011-02-25 · Traction Control System · 82,500 mi“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 in hazardous situations where the owners of the ve…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.