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 worst 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Transmission8
- Airbags6
- Suspension6
- Electrical4
- Steering4
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Transmission8
- Airbags6
- Suspension6
- Electrical4
- Steering4
- Engine3
- Acceleration1
- Body1
- Driver assistance1
- Fuel system1
- Locks1
- Seats1
Recalls 5
Steering: column
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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. 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 number 08V248000 · Recall details
Electrical system: ignition: switch
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 06V131000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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. The recall began on june 30, 2006. Owners may contact land rover at 1‑201‑818‑8500.
Recall number 06V135000 · Recall details
Seat belts
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 05V501000 · Recall details
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 05V502000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 88
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Engine Will Crank, No Start When At Operating Temperature
- Leaking windshield that caused the water ingress on the electrical component.
- There have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of a rear brake warning being...
- There have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of a brake noise concern.
- There have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of brake judder/vibration.
- Front / Rear Door Latch
- Customer may report a concern with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto function after recent updates to their...
- Seat height operates in increments and seat memory function will not work after replacement of seat height...
- Issue: This SSM is to support the description provided in Technical Bulletin LTB00631 for compact key low...
- The 'Service Required' warning text will not appear on the Instrument Cluster (IC) if a vehicle has...
See all 88 bulletins for the 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2L 8‑cyl | 4WD | 12 | 17 | 14 |
| 4.4L 8‑cyl | 4WD | 12 | 18 | 14 |
What 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
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.
Sunroof drain tube becomes dry rough overtime , causing the elbow attached to the side fender to break off. Instead of water from the rain draining out . The passenger side floor becomes soak and wet causing electric damage to wiring that controls windows and chairs and sunroof etc
Plastic on dash instrument panel is crack on the lines where the airbags are located.
Vehicle steering column will not lock. Key will not start vehicle due to electrical problem in the steering column. This is a very common and expensive problem with range rovers and the dealer knows it. Repair is $7,000.00 plus +
Air suspension system is malfunctioning. Vehicle bounces erratically at all road surfaces. Erratic bouncing at highway speeds may cause driver to overseer and leading to a catastrophic (accident) event. The front end of the vehicle collapses while parked causing excessive strain on ball joints and front control arms (to date ..nearly $2000 in repairs). Dealership has done all it can to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer is land rover. Land rover corporate has refused to assist owner or dealership in providing a technical solution to the problem. Only advice is of us to wait for a computer error code to display on the dash so the dealer can determine which part to replace. Safety issue.. This is unacceptable. (air shock, sensor, air shocks compressor, values). This problem has persisted for over a year and we have not gotten an error message. We request land rover replace computer module and sensors to air shocks, or replace air shocks.
@ 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. After some research, I discovered that land rover has issued a special service bulletin on front differential failure, saying that on early models, the inside of the differentials were coated with a paint that delaminates, mixing with the gear fluid and contaminating it, causing overheating and bearing/seal failure. I am out of warranty (the truck is now @ 50k miles), and have filed a complaint with land rover to petition to get this covered under warranty. This, apparently, is a common problem - enough so that they issued a service bulletin admitting a fault.
2006 range rover sport. Consumer states vehicle became inoperable due to a loud grinding noise *tgw the dealer informed the consumer the front differential was bad on the vehicle. When the drain plug was removed, the fluid had overheated and was full of metal shavings. The technician removed the differential and found the paint delaminated from the inside of the differential.
There are oil leaks coming from both front and rear differentials. It has been reported by other owners that both differentials eventually fail and the vehicle becomes inoperable. There has been incidents where the wheels have gotten locked. This has caused vehicles to come to a full stop resulting in hazardous situations where the owners of the vehicles have suffered life threatening incidents. Manufacturer knowingly refuses to replace a part that is prone to failing due to an error on their side. A service bulletin (special service message 34304) has been issued to the service centers about the problem. This bulletin lists the cause to be "the casing black paint /sealer degrades, detaches and contaminates the oil. This results in the oil overheating which results in oil seal leaks and bearing noise." and also notes that "differentials from the vins quoted below are manufactured with a new casing paint which overcomes the above mentioned issues." below is an full excerpt of the above mentioned ssm #34304: special service message, # ssm34304 models lm - new range rover la - discovery 3 ls - range rover sport title front & rear differential noise & oil leaks last modified 03-mar-2009 12:23 category: driveline symptom: 509000 axle concerns content: front & rear differential noise, minor oil seal leak & debris in oil. Concern: noise (whine or humming) from the front or rear differential. A minor oil leak may be evident with possible debris in oil. Oil will be black in color. Cause: the casing black paint /sealer degrades, detaches and contaminates the oil. This results in the oil overheating which results in oil seal leaks and bearing noise. Note: differentials from the vins quoted below are manufactured with a new casing paint which overcomes the above mentioned issues. Please only raise an epqr for differential issues which occur post the quoted VIN numbers: discovery 3 lr3 - la8a459201 range rover sport - ls8a141510 range rover. Lm8a268394.
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Questions about the 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
Is the 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport reliable?
Owners have filed 26 complaints about the 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, fewer than a typical Range Rover Sport model year.
What is the 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport year score?
The 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport scores 70 out of 100 (average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Land Rover Range Rover Sport: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 8 complaints, typically around 39,885 miles. Next is airbags (6).
How many recalls does the 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport have?
5 recalls, covering steering, electrical system and service brakes, hydraulic.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport transmission?
Yes, 1 recall: 05V502000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What gas mileage does the 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport get?
Official estimates for the 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport range from 14 mpg combined. The most efficient version (4.2L 8-cyl, 4WD) gets 12 city and 17 highway.
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