2003 Land Rover Range Rover
This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
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.
- Complaints
- 97
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- Power train
Campaigns on file for 2003
Opened by NHTSA
98% of complaints
Complaints per year
2003: 97 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1987 | 3 |
| 1988 | 2 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1990 | 13 |
| 1991 | 0 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1994 | 10 |
| 1995 | 25 |
| 1996 | 35 |
| 1997 | 21 |
| 1998 | 24 |
| 1999 | 29 |
| 2000 | 26 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2002 | 14 |
| 2003 | 97 |
| 2004 | 52 |
| 2005 | 35 |
| 2006 | 53 |
| 2007 | 14 |
| 2008 | 30 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 14 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2012 | 20 |
| 2013 | 26 |
| 2014 | 42 |
| 2015 | 71 |
| 2016 | 78 |
| 2017 | 62 |
| 2018 | 27 |
| 2019 | 15 |
| 2020 | 26 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 22 |
| 2024 | 10 |
| 2025 | 9 |
| 2026 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Power train
98% · 95 reportsMost commonly citing differential unit and driveshaft.
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The contact owns a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH on the highway, he felt a vibration and pulled over to inspect the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle then failed to exceed 35 MPH.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-06-06
Driving down a road lost power and made grinding noise.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-10
Steering
8% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing electric power assist system and column.
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The steering wheel on the vehicle turns but just makes a clicking noise and does not actually turn the wheels.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-04-12
My vehicle was driving just fine and then the next time I went to drive it wouldn't start,the key would not turn.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-08-13
Also filed under Electrical system
Electrical system
6% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing instrument cluster/panel.
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While driving the vehicle, the rear passengers started to cough, the consumer turned around and noticed smoke filling the cab of the vehicle. Within seconds, the vehicle caught fire and was totaled.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-05-27
Service brakes
5% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Suspension
5% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing multiple axle and front.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 2 investigations · oldest first
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2003Complaint volume 97 complaints filed for this model year.
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2007-04-04Preliminary evaluationClosed 2007-08-15 Front differential/driveshaft failure
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2007-08-14Engineering analysisClosed 2008-12-10 Front diff. / propeller shaft failure
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2009-01-05Power train08V635000 Land Rover is recalling 19,168 my 2003-2005 Range Rover vehicles. The front differential coupling sleeve and the propeller shaft may be misaligned, resulting in spline wear over a period of time.…
Remedy: Dealers will install a revised design of the propeller shaft, the flange kit and heat shield kit. The recall began on January 6, 2009. Owners may contact Land Rover at 1-800- 637-6837.
Buy-smart checklist
2003 Land Rover Range Rover — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 95 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 6 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 08V635000 · Power train
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- Is the 2003 Land Rover Range Rover reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2003 Land Rover Range Rover is rated "worse than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2003 Land Rover Range Rover?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 98% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2003 Land Rover Range Rover have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.