2006 Land Rover Range Rover

● Typical for this model
2006 Land Rover Range Rover
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:19:44.082Z

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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Land Rover Range Rover Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2006 highlighted. 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 2002 2003: 97 complaints 2004: 51 complaints 2005: 35 complaints 2006: 52 complaints 2006 2007: 14 complaints 2007 2008: 30 complaints 2009: 5 complaints 2010: 14 complaints 2011: 15 complaints 2012: 19 complaints 2012 2013: 26 complaints 2014: 41 complaints 2015: 71 complaints 2016: 73 complaints 2017: 61 complaints 2017 2018: 24 complaints 2019: 15 complaints 2020: 20 complaints 2021: 11 complaints 2022: 3 complaints 2022 2023: 21 complaints 2024: 10 complaints 2025: 7 complaints 2026: 0 complaints 2026
2006: 52 complaints
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YearComplaints
19873
19882
19895
199013
19910
19926
19938
199410
199525
199635
199721
199824
199929
200026
20017
200214
200397
200451
200535
200652
200714
200830
20095
201014
201115
201219
201326
201441
201571
201673
201761
201824
201915
202020
202111
20223
202321
202410
20257
20260

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 25%

25% of complaints: electrical system — 13 distinct reports on file.

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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, 20171101

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20060619

SUSPENSION 13%

13% of complaints: suspension — 7 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 13%

13% of complaints: power train — 7 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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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, 20130613

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, 20130629

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON AN INCLINE THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ROLL AWAY ON ITS OWN. THE CONTACT WAS INSIDE THE VEHICLE AND PLACED THE PARKING BRAKE IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120402

AIR BAGS 13%

13% of complaints: air bags — 7 distinct reports on file.

STEERING 12%

12% of complaints: steering — 6 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20051119 — power train

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.

Campaign 05V502000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20150728 — service brakes, hydraulic

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.

Campaign 15V039000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2006 Land Rover Range Rover — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 05V502000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 15V039000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2008 ▲ 2005 ▲ 1996

WORST YEARS

◆ 2003 ◆ 2016 ◆ 2015

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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 25% 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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.