NHTSA lists 26 complaints for the 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 2 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 1 complaints mention an injury, with 3 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT.
Model-generated complaint tags: This model year has not been tagged.
Recalls
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5 recalls.
Date: 2008-06-04. Systems: STEERING.
Defect: 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 WA (excerpt)
Consequence: 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. (excerpt)
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 1-800-63 (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2006-04-20. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2006-04-20. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2005-11-01. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Defect: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH AN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PARKING PAWL GUIDE PLATE.
Consequence: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2005-11-01. Systems: SEAT BELTS.
Defect: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A INCORRECTLY BUILT SEAT BELT BUCKLE MOUNTINGS.
Consequence: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
88 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| EQUIPMENT | 20 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 17 |
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| SUSPENSION | 8 |
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| ENGINE | 7 |
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| VISIBILITY | 7 |
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| STRUCTURE | 6 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 5 |
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| STEERING | 5 |
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11017767
Date: 2025-04-28. Type: Other. Systems: ENGINE.
Engine Will Crank, No Start When At Operating Temperature
11017768
Date: 2025-04-28. Type: Other. Systems: ENGINE.
Engine Will Crank, No Start When At Operating Temperature
11017740
Date: 2025-04-11. Type: Other. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Leaking windshield that caused the water ingress on the electrical component.
11016646
Date: 2025-03-14. Type: Other. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES.
There have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of a rear brake warning being illuminated on the instrument cluster.
11016647
Date: 2025-03-14. Type: Other. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES.
There have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of a brake noise concern.
11016648
Date: 2025-03-14. Type: Other. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES.
There have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of brake judder/vibration.
11011035
Date: 2024-11-27. Type: Other. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Front / Rear Door Latch - Silicon Contamination Causing Doors To Not Operate As Expected
11010266
Date: 2024-10-14. Type: Other. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Customer may report a concern with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto function after recent updates to their mobile device.
10155601
Date: 2019-02-22. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SEATS.
Seat height operates in increments and seat memory function will not work after replacement of seat height motor. Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) B1B87-31, stored in Driver Seat Module (DSM) or Passenger Seat Module (PSM) Note that the seat height motor is supplied as part of the cushion sub-assembly
10146148
Date: 2018-06-27. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES.
Issue: This SSM is to support the description provided in Technical Bulletin LTB00631 for compact key low level repair.