2005 Land Rover Range Rover
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2005 Land Rover Range Rover is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 97 on record.
2005 Land Rover Range Rover at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2005 Land Rover Range Rover recalls 1
LAND ROVER IS RECALLING 19,168 MY 2003-2005 RANGE ROVER VEHICLES. THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL COUPLING SLEEVE AND THE PROPELLER SHAFT MAY BE MISALIGNED, RESULTING IN SPLINE WEAR OVER A PERIOD OF TIME. AS THE WEAR BETWEEN THE PROPELLER SHAFT AND THE DIFFERENTIAL SPLINE COUPLING PROGRESSES, NOISE AND VIBRATION ARE EXPECTED.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED DESIGN OF THE PROPELLER SHAFT, THE FLANGE KIT AND HEAT SHIELD KIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 6, 2009. 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.
2005 Land Rover Range Rover common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2005 Land Rover Range Rover MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2005 Land Rover Range Rover 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 2005 Land Rover Range Rover — ranges cover the 2 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
NHTSA defect investigations 1
FRONT DIFF. / PROPELLER SHAFT FAILURE Closed
SUMMARY: IN A LETTER DATED DECEMBER 2, 2008, FORD MOTOR COMPANY (FORD) NOTIFIED NHTSA THAT LAND ROVER IS CONDUCTING A SAFETY RECALL OF MODEL YEAR (MY) 2003 THROUGH 2005 RANGE ROVER VEHICLES BUILT AT THE SOLIHULL (UK) ASSEMBLY PLANT FROM JANUARY 3, 2002 THROUGH FEBRUARY 22, 2005, TO REPLACE THE FRONT DRIVESHAFT JOINT (NHTSA RECALL NO. 08V-635, LAND ROVER RECALL NO. P041). THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL COUPLING SLEEVE AND THE…
NHTSA #EA07012 · Power Train · opened Aug 2007 · closed Dec 2008An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.
Manufacturer service bulletins 66
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 66.
Issue: The wrong component maybe replaced when troubleshooting Bluetooth connectivity in car.
Bulletin SSM72011 · Equipment · May 2018The steering wheel may exhibit a vibration / shimmy while driving.
Bulletin LTB00401NAS6 · Wheels, Steering, Suspension · Mar 2018Issue: Powertrain Transmission Module Learn Adaption routine has been instated on SDD/Pathfinder.
Bulletin SSM73409 · Power Train, Electrical System · Mar 2018The 'Service Required' warning text will not appear on the Instrument Cluster (IC) if a vehicle has reached its service point.
Bulletin SFCC_08MAR18_16 · Electrical System · Mar 2018Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call
Bulletin SFCC-14SEP17 · Equipment · Sep 2017Situation: The steering wheel may exhibit a vibration / shimmy while driving.
Bulletin LTB00401NAS5 · Steering · May 2017"ISSUE THE WRONG COMPONENT MAYBE REPLACED WHEN TROUBLESHOOTING BLUETOOTH CONNECTIVITY IN CAR. CAUSE THE FRONT CONTROL DISPLAY INTERFACE MODULE(TOUCHSCREEN) HAS NO EFFECT ON BLUETOOTH CONNECTIVITY IN THE CAR AND AS SUCH MAY BE INCORRECTLY DIAGNOSED AND REPLACED…
Bulletin SSM72011 · Electrical System, Equipment · Oct 2015"SITUATION: THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS MAY MAKE A SQUEAK NOISE, JUDDER, OR STREAK THE WINDSHIELD. CAUSE: THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A BUILD-UP OF DIRT AND GREASE ON THE SURFACE OF THE WINDSHIELD GLASS."
Bulletin LTB00552NAS2 · Visibility · Sep 2015"ISSUE: A CUSTOMER MAY REPORT A CONCERN THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED THERE IS NO CABIN AUDIO AT ALL FROM ANY SOURCES. IF THE NAV BUTTON IS PRESSED A 2-5 SECOND PERIOD OF AM/ FM RADIO CAN BE HEARD AND THEN RETURNS BACK TO NO AUDIO. ISSUE WILL ONLY SELF-RECO…
Bulletin SSM72323 · Equipment · Jul 2015"SITUATION: THE ROOF OPENING PANEL MOTOR MAY NOT OPERATE. SERVICE PART EGQ000010 USES A MOTOR THAT AT 2010 MODEL YEAR WAS CHANGED TO A WEBASTO MOTOR (ALONG WITH FURTHER HARNESS CHANGES). THE SUPERSESSION IS NOT BACKWARDS COMPATIBLE AND THE ORIGINAL PART IS NO…
Bulletin LTB00733NAS1 · Equipment, Visibility · Apr 2015Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the RANGE ROVER AWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 1
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2005 Land Rover Range Rover. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Powertrain
On certain vehicles, miss-alignment of the joint between the front differential coupling and the front propeller shaft can cause undue wear to the splines within the coupling. Over time, this could cause the splines to shear, resulting in a loss of drive. Loss of propulsion, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver's reactions, could increase the risk of…
Transport Canada #2009031 · Jan 2009Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
About the Land Rover Range Rover
Range Rover is a 4×4 luxury marque and sub-brand of Jaguar Land Rover. The Range Rover line was launched in 1970 by British Leyland and since 2022 is in its fifth generation.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.
2005 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles on record
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