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2006 Land Rover Range Rover problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

One of the years to avoid

With 84 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 3.4 times the median Range Rover year — the 2006 model ranks #4 of 41 Range Rover years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across electrical system (17), transmission (9), and other (9), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect.

84

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

2

Crash-involved

4

Fires reported

5

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2006 compare to other Range Rover years?

Range Rover NHTSA complaints by model year, 2006 highlighted133 complaints1974: 0 complaints1987: 3 complaints1988: 2 complaints1989: 6 complaints1990: 14 complaints1991: 7 complaints1992: 6 complaints1993: 25 complaints1994: 13 complaints1995: 46 complaints1996: 50 complaints1997: 27 complaints1998: 28 complaints1999: 38 complaints2000: 34 complaints2001: 7 complaints2002: 25 complaints2003: 133 complaints2004: 78 complaints2005: 44 complaints2006: 84 complaints2007: 22 complaints2008: 36 complaints2009: 5 complaints2010: 23 complaints2011: 20 complaints2012: 22 complaints2013: 37 complaints2014: 67 complaints2015: 102 complaints2016: 95 complaints2017: 84 complaints2018: 38 complaints2019: 27 complaints2020: 24 complaints2021: 12 complaints2022: 3 complaints2023: 33 complaints2024: 16 complaints2025: 12 complaints2026: 0 complaints
Range Rover NHTSA complaints by model year, 2006 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2006 Land Rover Range Rover problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System1720%
Transmission911%
Other911%
Suspension78%
Brakes78%
Airbags78%
Steering78%
Tires & Wheels67%
Engine67%
Visibility & Wipers45%
Body & Structure34%
Seat Belts11%
Latches & Locks11%

Does the 2006 Land Rover Range Rover have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

15V039000BrakesJanuary 27, 2015 · 74,648 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

05V502000TransmissionNovember 1, 2005 · 1,949 units

Defect

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH AN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PARKING PAWL GUIDE PLATE.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, SMOKE WAS SEEN COMING FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR. IN ADDITION, WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED OUT OF PARK, THE SIDE MIRRORS FAILED TO MOVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER (JAGUAR LAND ROVER SEATTLE, 19910 POPLAR WAY,…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · June 14, 2018 · fire

“ON MARCH 25, 2006 MY FAMILY WAS ON I-75 IN OUR 2003 DISCOVERY SE. WE WERE IN A CONSTRUCTION ZONE AND A PERSON SEVERAL CARS AHEAD MADE A SUDDEN LANE CHANGE CUTTING OFF A DRIVER AHEAD OF IN OUR LANE. HE BRAKES SUDDENLY. THE TRUCK FOLLOWING STRUCK HIM. I WAS ALREADY SLOWING DOWN DUE TO THE HEAVY…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · March 25, 2006 · crash · fire

“WHILE DRIVING ON GWB, I SUDDENLY FELT LIKE THE UNDERNEATH OF THE CAR HAD GOTTEN STUCK ON SOMETHING & THEN THE CAR CAME TO A SUDDEN STOP, LEADING TO THE CAR BEHIND ME HITTING MY BUMPER. MY MECHANIC TOLD ME IT WAS MY FRONT DIFFERENTIAL & WAS NOT COVERED IN MY VEHICLE'S YEAR RECALL. *TR”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · June 11, 2013 · crash

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · September 22, 2014

“WHEN I BACKED MY RANGE ROVER UP OVER THE SIDE CURB IT LOCKED MY STEERING. I CAN ONLY TURN MY WHEEL WHEN THE TRUCK IS DRIVING IT HAS NO POWER WHILE IN JUST SITTING AT A LIGHT. MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO PARK MY TRUCK BECAUSE I CAN'T TURN THE WHEEL WITHOUT GAS TO THE TRUCK. I TOOK IT TO AUTO ZONE TO SEE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · October 23, 2019

2006 Land Rover Range Rover — common questions

Is the 2006 Land Rover Range Rover reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 84 complaints put the 2006 model at #4 of 41 Range Rover years. It is one of the Range Rover years to avoid.

What are the most common 2006 Range Rover problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (17 complaints), transmission (9 complaints), other (9 complaints).

Does the 2006 Land Rover Range Rover have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2006 Land Rover Range Rover. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Land Rover Range Rover years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Range Rover years to avoid are 2003, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2006, 2004, 2014, 1996, 1995, 2005, 2018, 1999, 2013, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022. The cleanest record among Range Rover years belongs to 2026.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.