Land Rover New Range Rover Problems by Year

We compared every Land Rover New Range Rover model year from 2003–2004 using 65 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 1 recall and federal defect investigations. No New Range Rover year stands out with an unusual number of complaints.

2model years
65complaints
1recalls
—worst years
—best years

Complaints by model year

200320043134
Owner complaints per model year, Land Rover New Range Rover. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
200434—1TransmissionLimited data
200331——TransmissionLimited data

* Complaints compared with the median New Range Rover year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Land Rover New Range Rover problems

  • Transmission & drivetrainworst: 2003
    5382%
  • Suspensionworst: 2003
    58%
  • Equipment & accessoriesworst: 2004
    46%
  • Steeringworst: 2004
    35%
  • Speed control & accelerationworst: 2003
    23%
  • Fuel & propulsion systemworst: 2004
    23%
  • Stability & traction controlworst: 2004
    23%
  • Brakesworst: 2003
    12%
  • Body & structureworst: 2003
    12%
  • Electrical systemworst: 2004
    12%
  • Engine & coolingworst: 2004
    12%
  • Air bagsworst: 2004
    12%

Latest Land Rover New Range Rover recalls

Electronic stability control › Automatic (asc)

NHTSA recall 04V-554 · Nov 19, 2004 · 17 vehicles

Certain sport utility vehicles equipped with dynamic stability control May have been fitted with a yaw rate sensor that has internally delaminated, which could actuate the system incorrectly.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicles to determine if they contain a suspect sensor, and if necessary, replace the sensor. The recall began on April 15, 2005. Owners should contact Land Rover at 1-800-637-6837.

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Land Rover New Range Rover should you avoid?

None of the Land Rover New Range Rover years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.

What are the most common Land Rover New Range Rover problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the transmission & drivetrain (53), suspension (5) and equipment & accessories (4). Transmission complaints peak in the 2003 model year.

How many recalls has the Land Rover New Range Rover had?

1 recall across 2003–2004. The model year with the most is 2004.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.