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2006 Land Rover Range Rover

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  • Electrical System. Review the 15 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
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NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

1 crash reports2 fire reports0 injury reports

Electrical System complaints

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59,000 miles · Sep 19, 2016
Electrical SystemEngine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE JERKED, HESITATED, AND THE FUEL AND TEMPERATURE GAUGES DISPLAYED FALSE INFORMATION. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE FAILURE…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE JERKED, HESITATED, AND THE FUEL AND TEMPERATURE GAUGES DISPLAYED FALSE INFORMATION. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,000.

NHTSA ODI #10907529

45,000 miles · Mar 9, 2015
Electrical SystemSuspension

TL* 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 MANUFACTURER WAS…

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TL* 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 MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000.

NHTSA ODI #10693095

89,000 miles · Aug 14, 2014
Electrical SystemSteering

THE VEHICLE IGNITION LOCK IS NOT ACCEPTING THE KEY, AFTER REMOVING THE IGNITION FUSE THE SYSTEM IS RE-SET AND KEY WILL START VEHICLE AND UNLOCK STEERING WHEEL LOCK. TOOK VEHICLE TO LAND ROVER SERVICE CENTER AND WAS TOLD BY SERVICE ADVISOR THAT THIS IS A "VERY COMMON" PROBLEM WITH THE MODEL YEAR 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009. THE ONLY F…

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THE VEHICLE IGNITION LOCK IS NOT ACCEPTING THE KEY, AFTER REMOVING THE IGNITION FUSE THE SYSTEM IS RE-SET AND KEY WILL START VEHICLE AND UNLOCK STEERING WHEEL LOCK. TOOK VEHICLE TO LAND ROVER SERVICE CENTER AND WAS TOLD BY SERVICE ADVISOR THAT THIS IS A "VERY COMMON" PROBLEM WITH THE MODEL YEAR 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009. THE ONLY FIX WILL BE A REPLACEMENT OF ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN, AFTER EACH SHUT OFF THE IGNITION NEEDS TO BE RESET IN ORDER TO START THE VEHICLE. THIS TEMPORARY "FIX" CAN RESULT IN SUDDEN LOCK OF THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE DRIVING. SO FAR I HAD 2 ISSUES THAT THE VEHICLE STARTED BUT DID NOT UNLOCK THE STEERING WHEEL LOCK. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10622308

Mileage unknown · Jan 29, 2008
Electrical SystemEquipmentService Brakes, Hydraulic

2006 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER WITH MULTIPLE DEFECTS AND PROBLEMS. CONSUMER STATES THAT THESE ARE THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS; MONITORS ON THE HEADREST, HEADREST DOESN'T WORK, KNOB MISSING FROM CONSOLE, LEFT REAR DOOR HAS SCRATCHES AND MORE. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUAL WAS MISSING AND THERE WAS NOISE COMING FROM THE BRAKE OR TI…

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2006 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER WITH MULTIPLE DEFECTS AND PROBLEMS. CONSUMER STATES THAT THESE ARE THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS; MONITORS ON THE HEADREST, HEADREST DOESN'T WORK, KNOB MISSING FROM CONSOLE, LEFT REAR DOOR HAS SCRATCHES AND MORE. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUAL WAS MISSING AND THERE WAS NOISE COMING FROM THE BRAKE OR TIRE AREA. THE WINDOWS WERE NOISY WHEN BEING ROLLED DOWN, WHEN THE CONSUMER PLACED THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE, IT SHUT OFF BY ITSELF. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE NOISE FROM TIRES WERE DUE TO THE AFTERMARKET RIMS.

NHTSA ODI #10217150

12,000 miles · Jun 19, 2006
Electrical System

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AFTER USING THE KEYLESS ENTRY REMOTE TO LOCK THE VEHICLE DOORS A CHILD INSIDE THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO EXIT BY MANUALLY UNLOCKING THE DOOR. THE ONLY WAY THE DOORS WOULD UNLOCK WAS BY USING THE KEYLESS ENTRY. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE REASON THE DOORS WOULD NOT UNLOCK IS BECAUSE OF A SECURITY FEATU…

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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AFTER USING THE KEYLESS ENTRY REMOTE TO LOCK THE VEHICLE DOORS A CHILD INSIDE THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO EXIT BY MANUALLY UNLOCKING THE DOOR. THE ONLY WAY THE DOORS WOULD UNLOCK WAS BY USING THE KEYLESS ENTRY. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE REASON THE DOORS WOULD NOT UNLOCK IS BECAUSE OF A SECURITY FEATURE ON THE KEYLESS ENTRY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED. *AK UPDATED 7/3/2006 - *NM

NHTSA ODI #10160180

Official recalls

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15V039000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:hydraulic:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

Jan 27, 2015

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 & remedy

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.

05V502000 · Power Train:automatic Transmission

Nov 1, 2005

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

Consequence & remedy

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.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

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