MYRModel Year Report

2003 Land Rover NEW Range Rover

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2003 Land Rover NEW Range Rover
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:18:37.584Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Land Rover NEW Range Rover Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2003 highlighted. 2003: 31 complaints 2003 2004: 34 complaints 2004 2022: 0 complaints 2022
2003: 31 complaints
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YearComplaints
200331
200434
20220

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

POWER TRAIN 65%

65% of complaints: power train — 20 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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DIFFERENTIAL FAILURE ON MY 2003 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER. ALMOST GOT KILLED WHILE TRAVELING ON THE FREEWAY AT 65 MPH WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER. STOPPED AND PUT IN PARK AND VEHICLE STILL MOVED!!

NHTSA ODI report, 20070715

RANGE ROVER FRONT DIFFERENTIAL FAILURE - LEADING TO LOCK UP OF TRANSMISSION. IF I HAD BEEN TRAVELING AT SPEED A SERIOUS ACCIDENT WOULD HAVE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLES SHOULD ALL BE RECALLED BY THE MANUFACTURER AS IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20061012

POWER TRAIN 16%

16% of complaints: power train — 5 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 10%

10% of complaints: power train — 3 distinct reports on file.

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WHILE DRIVING ON THE NEW JERSEY TURNPIKE TRAVELING AT A SPEED OF APPROXIMATELY 65-70 MILES AN HOUR MY TRUCK SUDDENLY MADE A LOUD NOISE AND IT FELT LIKE THE BRAKES LOCKED UP AND MELT GRINDING SOUNDS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20181021

SUSPENSION 6%

6% of complaints: suspension — 2 distinct reports on file.

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IN OCTOBER 2013 WHILE I TOOK MY CAR TO A PRIVATE GARAGE FOR OIL CHANGE. THE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE FRAME ON MY VEHICLE WAS ROTTED OUT . HE CALLED ME INTO THE GARAGE AND SHOWED ME THE PROBLEM.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140313

THE RANGE ROVER IS EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONIC CROSS LINKED AIR SUSPENSION (WITH VARIABLE RIDE HEIGHT). VARIABLE HEIGHT SUSPENSION SYSTEM SWITCHES FROM LOW TO HIGH ON ITS OWN AND CREATES A GREATER RISK FOR ROLL OVER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130609

POWER TRAIN 6%

6% of complaints: power train — 2 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20070404 — PE (closed 20070815)

FRONT DIFFERENTIAL/DRIVESHAFT FAILURE

I 20070814 — EA (closed 20081210)

FRONT DIFF. / PROPELLER SHAFT FAILURE

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2003 Land Rover NEW Range Rover — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (20 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (3 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2003 Land Rover NEW Range Rover reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Land Rover NEW Range Rover?

The most-reported component is power train:driveline:differential unit, accounting for 65% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2003 Land Rover NEW Range Rover have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.