2006 Land Rover Range Rover

● Typical for this model
2006 Land Rover Range Rover
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:36:25.026Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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
53
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2006

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Electrical system

28% of complaints

Complaints per year

1987: 3 complaints 1987 1988: 2 complaints 1989: 5 complaints 1990: 13 complaints 1991: 0 complaints 1992: 6 complaints 1992 1993: 8 complaints 1994: 10 complaints 1995: 25 complaints 1996: 35 complaints 1997: 21 complaints 1997 1998: 24 complaints 1999: 29 complaints 2000: 26 complaints 2001: 7 complaints 2002: 14 complaints 2003: 97 complaints 2004: 52 complaints 2005: 35 complaints 2006: 53 complaints 2006 53 2007: 14 complaints 2008: 30 complaints 2009: 5 complaints 2010: 14 complaints 2011: 15 complaints 2012: 20 complaints 2012 2013: 26 complaints 2014: 42 complaints 2015: 71 complaints 2016: 78 complaints 2017: 62 complaints 2017 2018: 27 complaints 2019: 15 complaints 2020: 26 complaints 2021: 12 complaints 2022: 3 complaints 2022 2023: 22 complaints 2024: 10 complaints 2025: 9 complaints 2026: 0 complaints
1987: 3 complaints 1987 1988: 2 complaints 1989: 5 complaints 1990: 13 complaints 1990 1991: 0 complaints 1992: 6 complaints 1993: 8 complaints 1993 1994: 10 complaints 1995: 25 complaints 1996: 35 complaints 1996 1997: 21 complaints 1998: 24 complaints 1999: 29 complaints 1999 2000: 26 complaints 2001: 7 complaints 2002: 14 complaints 2002 2003: 97 complaints 2004: 52 complaints 2005: 35 complaints 2006: 53 complaints 2006 53 2007: 14 complaints 2008: 30 complaints 2009: 5 complaints 2010: 14 complaints 2011: 15 complaints 2011 2012: 20 complaints 2013: 26 complaints 2014: 42 complaints 2014 2015: 71 complaints 2016: 78 complaints 2017: 62 complaints 2017 2018: 27 complaints 2019: 15 complaints 2020: 26 complaints 2020 2021: 12 complaints 2022: 3 complaints 2023: 22 complaints 2023 2024: 10 complaints 2025: 9 complaints 2026: 0 complaints 2026
1987: 3 complaints 1987 1988: 2 complaints 1989: 5 complaints 1989 1990: 13 complaints 1991: 0 complaints 1991 1992: 6 complaints 1993: 8 complaints 1993 1994: 10 complaints 1995: 25 complaints 1995 1996: 35 complaints 1997: 21 complaints 1997 1998: 24 complaints 1999: 29 complaints 1999 2000: 26 complaints 2001: 7 complaints 2001 2002: 14 complaints 2003: 97 complaints 2003 2004: 52 complaints 2005: 35 complaints 2006: 53 complaints 2006 53 2007: 14 complaints 2008: 30 complaints 2009: 5 complaints 2009 2010: 14 complaints 2011: 15 complaints 2011 2012: 20 complaints 2013: 26 complaints 2013 2014: 42 complaints 2015: 71 complaints 2015 2016: 78 complaints 2017: 62 complaints 2017 2018: 27 complaints 2019: 15 complaints 2019 2020: 26 complaints 2021: 12 complaints 2021 2022: 3 complaints 2023: 22 complaints 2023 2024: 10 complaints 2025: 9 complaints 2025 2026: 0 complaints

2006: 53 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19873
19882
19895
199013
19910
19926
19938
199410
199525
199635
199721
199824
199929
200026
20017
200214
200397
200452
200535
200653
200714
200830
20095
201014
201115
201220
201326
201442
201571
201678
201762
201827
201915
202026
202112
20223
202322
202410
20259
20260

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

28% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing wiring and speedometer/odometer.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-06-21

Also filed under Visibility

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2006 Land Rover Range Rover. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale.

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-07-30

This vehicle was taken back by the manufacturer for electrical issues it was then resold. I just purchased it and it has serious electrical issues. I have owned it a month and it had codes within 48 hours of purchase. System failure codes.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-01

Power train

19% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-06-13

My 2006 Range Rover rolls away while shifted into Park. This matches the exact defect of Land Rover Recall B023 / NHTSA Campaign 05V502000, but Land Rover tells me my VIN is excluded.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-16

Vehicle began making a mid to high pitch whining/grinding sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. The sound is present at most speeds now.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-06-29

Suspension

13% · 7 reports

Air bags

13% · 7 reports

Steering

13% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing column.

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2005-11-19Power train05V502000 Certain sport utility vehicles may have been manufactured with an incorrectly manufactured automatic transmission parking pawl guide plate.

    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.

  2. R
    2015-07-28Service brakes, hydraulic15V039000 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.

    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.

Buy-smart checklist

2006 Land Rover Range Rover — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 15 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 10 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 7 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 05V502000 · Power train
  • Recall 15V039000 · Service brakes, hydraulic

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FAQ

Is the 2006 Land Rover Range Rover reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2006 Land Rover Range Rover is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Land Rover Range Rover?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2006 Land Rover Range Rover have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.