2006 Land Rover Range Rover
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
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2006
None on file
28% of complaints
Complaints per year
2006: 53 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.
Electrical system
28% · 15 reportsMost commonly citing wiring and speedometer/odometer.
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 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission.
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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, 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 reportsAir bags
13% · 7 reportsSteering
13% · 7 reportsMost commonly citing column.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
To check one car, enter its VIN on the NHTSA recall page. Check a VIN →
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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.
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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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- 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.