Most common 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport problems
Share of the 26 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Land Rover Range Rover Sport complaints by model year
Best Range Rover Sport years: 2012. Years to avoid: 2020, 2023, 2017, 2016, 2024. Compare all years →
2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport recalls (5)
Steering › Column
Land Rover is recalling 37,142 my 2005-2006 lr3 and range Rover sport vehicles. Relative motion between the steering wheel hub and/or the steering column cowl with the clockspring, which includes the driver side air bag circuitry, could result in fracturing of the air bag wiring connection.
Remedy: Dealers will insert 1mm spacers between the lower left hand side of the column switch mounting point and the column lock to improve the alignment of the column switch.
Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 114, 'theft protection.' when the ignition is switched off, after a period of time, it is possible to remove the ignition key when the transmission shift lever is not in park.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the driveline control transfer box electronic control unit (ECU) with revised software. The recall began on June 30, 2006. Owners May contact Land Rover at 1-201-818-8500.
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
On certain vehicles fitted with 9j-19 inch diameter wheels, during certain vehicle maneuvers when the steering system is on full left lock and the suspension is moving towards full compression, the left front brake hose and/or the ABS wheel speed sensor lead and/or the brake pad wear warning sensor lead can catch on the wheel…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the left front brake flexi-pipe assembly and replace it if it exhibits signs of chafing, and also to replace the left front 'clip-on' wheel balance weights with 'stick-on' wheel balance weights.
Power train › Automatic transmission
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.
Seat belts
Certain sport utility vehicles May have been built with a incorrectly built seat belt buckle mountings.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the second row left hand seat belt buckle free of charge. The recall began November 2, 2005. Owners May contact Land Rover at 1-800-637-6837.
What 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport owners say
Transmission & drivetrain
@ 65mph, I heard a muffled 'pop' coming from beneath and in front, and my 2006 Range Rover Sport supercharged immediately lurched. A gear whine proceeded, which would react in pitch to my rate of speed. Feathering the throttle impacted the noise, and I suspected my front differential, or a front wheel bearing. As it was extremely cold outside, and extremely late, I babied the Sport the remaining 10 miles home, where I raised the truck and confirmed a great deal of heavy viscosity fluid had coated the bottom of my vehicle, emanating from the front differential, on the left (us driver's) side. It caused quite a bit of smoke, having painted itself on to the exhaust system. …
On dec1, 2007 I was driving my 2006 Range Rover Sport supercharged on a major highway in toronto Canada. All of a sudden their was a major squealing noise, then the front tires locked up. It was a major failure and could have been a huge accident. I managed to get the vehicle over to the side of the road. I was in a dangerous place. The police stopped, got a tow truck right away. The car was towed to thornhill Land Rover in toronto. Turns out it was a major differential failure. The splines all sheered off on the input drive tube. Land Rover was great, they fixed the vehicle quickly. I am writing this because I feel my kids and I were very lucky not to be in a huge accident. I have learned that my issue is not uncommon. Something needs to be done before someone gets hurt. Thank you
Suspension
I can be driving and the car will just cut off. The real danger was when I was on the freeway and I almost couldn't pull over to the side and a semi truck was behind me. That happened about 3 years ago. Also when I start the car and put it in reverse the parking brake warning light come on, that also started happening a couple years ago. The above happened again yesterday and the day before, October 9, 2021.
Tl contact owns a 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. Whenever the contact turns the vehicle, he feels and hears a grinding noise coming from the steering column. The grinding worsens in hot weather or after driving for a long period of time. The dealer advised him to bring in the vehicle and they changed the steering shaft. The vehicle has been to the dealer approximately 7 times for the same failure, but there has been no successful remedy. The vehicle is currently at the dealer having the rack and pinion changed. The technician stated that the repair to the rack and pinion would only be a temporary repair until the manufacturer could provide a better remedy. The speed was unknown. The failure mileage was 5,635. …
Air bags
On your database for car safety my old 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport supercharged isn't on there for a recall so when I took it to the dealer he said there are no recalls well I submitted the number for the 2006 Land Rover Range Rover excluding my VIN number this time and using the National Database that you guys provided and found out that it has seven recalls and the guy at Range Rover dealership would not take care of it for me I am having a problem because they cannot be identified on your website but when you put in the code for the recall it comes up what am I to do?
The driver air bag has been replaced twice on my vehicle. The airbag light is back on. The steering column spring is bad also. I have paid to repair the airbag twice. This airbag should be recalled. I think it is unsafe for me to drive it and the airbag will not deploy if needed in a car accident. Please help me by recalling the airbag so Land Rover can replace the airbag. I bought the vehicle used but I should not have to sacrifice my safety. It seems the aftermarket does not have the airbag available any longer.
2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2L 8-cyl supercharged | 6-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 12 / 17 / 14 |
| 4.4L 8-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 12 / 18 / 14 |
EPA ratings. Class: SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport a good car?
Based on 26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2006 Range Rover Sport rates average: 1.2× as many complaints as a typical year of the Range Rover Sport at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
The transmission & drivetrain — 8 complaints, 31% of all complaints for this model year, most often about driveline › differential unit. Next are the suspension (6) and air bags (6).
How many recalls does the 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport have?
There are 5 recalls for the 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, the most recent from June 4, 2008 (column). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2012. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2020, 2023, 2017, 2016 and 2024. See the full Land Rover Range Rover Sport years comparison.
At what mileage do 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 28,000 miles; 67% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
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.