2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 109 on record.
2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport recalls 6
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 …
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 T…
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET THULE HITCH STYLE BICYCLE RACKS WITH FOLD DOWN STYLE BIKE ARMS. A PINCH BOLT EXISTS BETWEEN THE BIKE ARM BRACKET AND THE UPRIGHT ASSEMBLY OF THE HITCH STYLE BICYCLE RACK.
Fix: THULE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A REPAIR KIT AND INSTRUCTIONS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 20, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT THULE AT 800-THULE91 (800-848-5391). NOTES: LAND ROVER PURCHASED SOME OF THESE BIKE RACKS FOR USE ON THEIR LR3 AND RANGE ROVER SPORT VEHICLES, PART NO. LRNAPBR4. …
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.
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.
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.
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.
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A INCORRECTLY BUILT SEAT BELT BUCKLE MOUNTINGS.
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.
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH AN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PARKING PAWL GUIDE PLATE.
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.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 88
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 88.
Engine Will Crank, No Start When At Operating Temperature
Bulletin SSM76317ATT - 28APR25 · Engine · Apr 2025Engine Will Crank, No Start When At Operating Temperature
Bulletin SSM76317 - 28APR25 · Engine · Apr 2025Leaking windshield that caused the water ingress on the electrical component.
Bulletin TUCC_APR2025_18 · Electrical System · Apr 2025There have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of brake judder/vibration.
Bulletin SFCC_MAR2025_20 · Service Brakes · Mar 2025There have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of a brake noise concern.
Bulletin SFCC_MAR2025_18 · Service Brakes · Mar 2025There have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of a rear brake warning being illuminated on the instrument cluster.
Bulletin SFCC_MAR2025_17 · Service Brakes · Mar 2025Front / Rear Door Latch - Silicon Contamination Causing Doors To Not Operate As Expected
Bulletin SSM76166 · Nov 2024Customer may report a concern with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto function after recent updates to their mobile device.
Bulletin SFCC_OCT2024_45 · Oct 2024Seat 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 suppl…
Bulletin SSM74283 · Seats · Feb 2019Issue: This SSM is to support the description provided in Technical Bulletin LTB00631 for compact key low level repair.
Bulletin SSM70798 · Latches/locks/linkages · Jun 2018Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the RANGE ROVER SPORT AWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 5
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Airbag
On certain vehicles, the wiring that connects the steering column rotary coupler (clockspring) to the driver's airbag module may fracture as a result of relative motion between the clockspring and the steering wheel hub. This may result in the deployment of only one stage of the dual stage airbag during a vehicle crash of sufficient severity, or cause the airbag to not deploy a…
Transport Canada #2008193 · Jun 2008Brakes
On certain vehicles equipped with 19 inch wheels, when the steering is on full left lock and the suspension is moving towards full compression, the left front brake hose, ABS wheel speed sensor lead, and, brake pad wear warning sensor lead, can catch on the wheel balance weight as the wheel rotates. This may lead to warnings of premature brake pad wear, warnings of ABS failure,…
Transport Canada #2006105 · May 2006Electrical
Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 114. 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. This could permit an unexpected vehicle roll away which could result in personal injury. Correction: Dealers will reprogram the Driveline Control Unit.
Transport Canada #2006083 · Apr 2006Seats And Restraints
Certain vehicles may have been manufactured with a seat belt mounting buckle whose tensile strength is below the required standard. In the event of a crash, where the left hand second row seat belt is being used, the buckle may not be fully retained. Correction: Land Rover has corrected all affected vehicles prior to distribution to dealers.
Transport Canada #2005335 · Oct 2005Powertrain
Certain vehicles may have an incorrectly manufactured guide plate which could hinder the function of the transmission parking pawl. 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 of sufficient grade, and the parking brake was not engaged, the vehicle coul…
Transport Canada #2005336 · Oct 2005Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
About the Land Rover Range Rover Sport
The Range Rover Sport, is a mid-size luxury SUV produced by the British manufacturer Land Rover, part of Jaguar Land Rover, at the Solihull plant. Introduced in 2005 with the first-generation L320 model, it was succeeded by the second-generation L494 in 2013, and the third-generation L461 in 2022.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.
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