2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport recalls and problems
The 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has 5 safety recalls and 26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Land Rover dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport recalls
Recall 08V-248: Steering
Problem: 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. If an air bag wire fractures, the SRS warning light will illuminate on the instrument cluster. The SRS warning light indicates to the driver that there is a concern with the SRS system in the vehicle and that immediate repair is necessary.
Risk: If the SRS warning light is ignored and a vehicle crash of sufficient severity to command deployment of the driver's air bag occurs, the air bag module may not deploy in the intended manner. The condition may result in the deployment of only one stage of the dual stage driver's air bag or the air bag may not deploy at all increasing the risk of serious injuries to the driver.
Fix: 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. Two foam pads will also be fitted to the top of the steering column switch gear to provide assured clearance between the cowl and the clockspring face. The recall began on july 30, 2008. Owners may contact land rover at 1-800-637-6837.
Recall 06V-135: Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Problem: 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 balance weight as the wheel rotates.
Risk: This may lead to warnings of premature brake pad wear, warnings of ABS failure, or extended brake pedal travel and loss of one of the hydraulic service braking system circuits, which could result in a crash.
Fix: 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. The recall began on june 30, 2006. Owners may contact land rover at 1-201-818-8500.
Recall 06V-131: Electrical System
Problem: 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.
Risk: This condition increases the risk of a crash resulting from the unintended movement of parked vehicles.
Fix: 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.
Recall 05V-501: Seat Belts
Problem: Certain sport utility vehicles may have been built with a incorrectly built seat belt buckle mountings.
Risk: When the rear left hand second row seat belt is used, the buckle may not be fully retained. A seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
Fix: 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.
Recall 05V-502: Power Train
Problem: Certain sport utility vehicles may have been manufactured with an incorrectly manufactured automatic transmission parking pawl guide plate.
Risk: Consequently park may not engage when the lever in the vehicle is moved to park and all indicators show park position is achieved. If the vehicle was parked on an incline, and the parking brake was not engaged, this could result in a vehicle roll-away condition, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 8 | |
| Suspension | 6 | |
| Air Bags | 6 | |
| Steering | 4 | |
| Electrical System | 4 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | |
| Seats | 1 | |
| Equipment | 1 | |
| Structure | 1 |
Most reported parts
- Power Train › Driveline › Differential Unit — 4
- Air Bags › Frontal — 2
- Suspension › Front › Springs › Air Suspension System — 1
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 1
- Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly — 1
- Latches/Locks/Linkages › Tailgate › Latch — 1
- Steering › Column — 1
- Vehicle Speed Control › Cruise Control — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 28,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport: 08V-248 (steering), 06V-135 (service brakes, hydraulic), 06V-131 (electrical system), 05V-501 (seat belts), 05V-502 (power train). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
Owners report power train problems most often (8 reports), followed by suspension (6). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 28,000 miles.
Are Land Rover recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Land Rover dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.