The Lemon IndexAll carsLand RoverRange Rover Sport2006
20071st generation
13 owner complaints, first 3 years — combined, EPA
Similar cars, same year
When problems show up
Only 12 complaints listed a mileage: too few to say when problems show up.
Questions to ask the seller
- Were recalls 08V248000 (steering), 07E047000 (equipment) and 06V135000 (brakes) done? It has 6 recalls in all. Ask for the dealer printout, or check the VIN.
- Any clunks over bumps or uneven tire wear? Were struts, shocks or control arms replaced?
- Any slipping, hard or late shifts, or a transmission warning light? Ask for transmission fluid service records.
- Any steering noise, wander or power-steering warning? Has the steering rack or pump been replaced?
- Land Rover sent dealers 88 repair notes for this car. Was this one done: “Intermittent transmission warning lamps or message”?
From this year's own recalls, top problems, top repair bills and Land Rover's repair notes. Recall repairs are free at any dealer.
How serious. Out of all 13 owner complaints filed so far (every year since it was sold, not just the first 3), owners reported:
“Average car” = what the same number of complaints would include at the rate across every model year we track. Owners report these themselves; NHTSA doesn't confirm the cause.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
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When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 6K to 26K miles (11K to 42K km) on the car (12 of all 13 complaints filed so far listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
In owners' words
2006 Range Rover Sport suspension failure: : suspension fault light displays after suspension raise 6 inches when driving at 70 mph.
2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport owner · NHTSA complaint 10195693
Fixes owners look up most.
From 200 YouTube videos · 22.5M views · 2006–2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
Most-watched topics
- Oil changes & service590K views
How To Check Oil Level On A Range Rover Sport (2005-2012)How to Automotive · 239K views · 5 videos - Intake, EGR & engine sensors307K views
Replace Height Sensor - Range Rover Sport or LR3 (2005-2009)Hazy · 215K views · 2 videos - Gauges, lights & wiring142K views
RESTRICTED PERFORMANCE **Range Rover Sport** Warning Light on in Dash - L320 2005-2013 – WHAT IS IT?Al S · 142K views - Spark plugs & ignition coils121K views
Spark Plug Service on Range Rover Sport Supercharged 2006-2009Atlantic British · 121K views
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- Windows, doors & mirrors77K views
How to Reset Windows and Sunroof | 2013 Range Rover Sport L320Technical Mechanical · 77K views - Heat, A/C & blend door64K views
HOW TO FIX NO HEAT ,NO A/C ,BLOWER MOTOR ISSUES|2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport!First Automotive Channel · 64K views - Infotainment, battery & electrical46K views
2010 - 2013 Range Rover Sport L320 Radio Repair LR3Engine Informant · 26K views · 2 videos - Transmission & shifter26K views
Fixing Transmission Limp Mode on my 2006 Range Rover Sport HSE: How Long Will the Repair Last?Land Rover Range Rover Sport DIY · 26K views
Before you buy, watch
Range Rover Sport SUV 2005 - 2013 review - CarBuyerCarbuyer · 791K views
Should You Buy a Used RANGE ROVER SPORT? (Test Drive & Review 2010 HSE TDV6)High Peak Autos · 657K viewsViews show how many people looked up each fix, not how often it breaks. Videos belong to their creators; we link to them. The 2006 is the same generation.
Costs are the middle (median) of the dollar amounts people say out loud in these videos, so one wild number can't swing it. They aren't verified bills or sales; real prices depend on year, miles, condition and where you live. Tap Hear it to jump to the moment.
Problems Land Rover told dealers about
Land Rover sent dealers 88 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Intermittent transmission warning lamps or message
- Brake noise from front axle (with brembo brakes only) cause: under investigation
- When investigating a customer reported steering issue it is found that there is oil/fluid present
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Recalls 6
- Steering · recall issued 2008
LAND ROVER IS RECALLING 37,142 MY 2005-2006 LR3 AND RANGE ROVER SPORT VEHICLES.
- Equipment · recall issued 2007
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET THULE HITCH STYLE BICYCLE RACKS WITH FOLD DOWN STYLE BIKE ARMS.
- Brakes · recall issued 2006
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 …
Show all 6 recalls
- Electrical · recall issued 2006
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…
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued 2005
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH AN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PARKING PAWL GUIDE PLATE.
- Seat belts · recall issued 2005
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A INCORRECTLY BUILT SEAT BELT BUCKLE MOUNTINGS.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Canada? See recalls at Transport Canada
Every Land Rover Range Rover Sport recall, all years · All Land Rover recalls
Every Land Rover Range Rover Sport year. 2006 is highlighted. Lower is better.
Show 1 older years (2009–2009, YouTube reviews only, no complaint data)
Newest year first. Red = worse than average, gray = about average or too few complaints to score. #1, #2… = that year's YouTube rank among the 10 Land Rover Range Rover Sport years with enough videos (#1 = the year owners and reviewers talk about most positively). It is not a reliability rank.
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Is the 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport reliable?
There isn't enough data to score it: owners filed only 13 complaints in its first 3 years.
What are the most common 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are suspension (31%), transmission & drivetrain (31%) and steering (15%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport have?
6 safety recalls (latest: steering). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Does the 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 31% of its owner complaints.
What Land Rover Range Rover Sport year is better than the 2006?
No year within 3 model years of it drew fewer complaints. Across every year, 2019 drew the fewest (about a quarter as many complaints as the average car).
The Lemon Index counts owner complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model years (100 = average, lower is better). It measures complaints, not crash safety. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works