2006 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT

6 recalls — 39 complaints — 118 TSBs

08V248000 Jun 4, 2008
STEERING:COLUMN
Defect Description
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 ... Read more
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 BA... Read more
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 T... Read more
37,142 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: LAND ROVER
07E047000 Jul 3, 2007
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
WHEN MOVING THE BIKE ARM BRACKET TO ITS DOWN POSITION, THIS PINCH POINT HAS TO POTENTIAL OF CAUSING A SEVERE LACERATION OR AMPUTATION TO THE USER'S FINGERTIPS OR HAND.
Remedy
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. LRNAPBR... Read more
245,845 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: THULE, INC.
06V131000 Apr 20, 2006
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Defect Description
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.
45,900 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: LAND ROVER
06V135000 Apr 20, 2006
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
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 ... Read more
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... Read more
10,791 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: LAND ROVER
05V502000 Nov 1, 2005
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Defect Description
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.
1,949 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: LAND ROVER
05V501000 Nov 1, 2005
SEAT BELTS
Defect Description
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.
548 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: LAND ROVER

Complaint Statistics

39 total complaints 2 crashes 3 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM4
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT4
SUSPENSION4
STEERING3
AIR BAGS3
POWER TRAIN3
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL2
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY1
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH1
POWER TRAIN Apr 22, 2024
Incident date: Apr 18, 2024
Recently got a couple recalls done and then yesterday while I was driving back home I Ford chimes twice and then see a plethora of service lights and dash warnings. Completely lost power on the freeway pulled over from originally being in the left lane in time. But could of been a lot worse if I was... Read more
ENGINE Apr 22, 2024
Incident date: Apr 18, 2024
Recently got a couple recalls done and then yesterday while I was driving back home I Ford chimes twice and then see a plethora of service lights and dash warnings. Completely lost power on the freeway pulled over from originally being in the left lane in time. But could of been a lot worse if I was... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Apr 22, 2024
Incident date: Apr 18, 2024
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 Data... Read more
AIR BAGS Oct 18, 2021
Incident date: Oct 8, 2021
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. P... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Oct 11, 2021
Incident date: Oct 10, 2021
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 a... Read more
SUSPENSION Oct 11, 2021
Incident date: Oct 10, 2021
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 a... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Oct 11, 2021
Incident date: Oct 10, 2021
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 a... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jan 29, 2019
Incident date: Jan 29, 2019
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
AIR BAGS Dec 11, 2018
Incident date: Dec 1, 2012
PLASTIC ON DASH INSTRUMENT PANEL IS CRACK ON THE LINES WHERE THE AIRBAGS ARE LOCATED.
STEERING Sep 27, 2017
Incident date: Aug 2, 2017
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 +
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Sep 27, 2017
Incident date: Aug 2, 2017
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 +
STEERING May 31, 2012
Incident date: May 25, 2012
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 F... Read more
SUSPENSION May 31, 2012
Incident date: May 25, 2012
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 F... Read more
POWER TRAIN Jan 17, 2012
Incident date: Jan 14, 2012
@ 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 W... Read more
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT Jun 14, 2011
Incident date: Mar 21, 2011
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 ... Read more
POWER TRAIN Feb 25, 2011
Incident date: Feb 25, 2011
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 ... Read more
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM Feb 25, 2011
Incident date: Feb 25, 2011
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 ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE Jan 21, 2011
Incident date: Jan 7, 2011
WHILE DRIVING MY VEHICLE AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, I BEGAN TO HEAR A LOUD SQUEAL FROM BENEATH MY VEHICLE, BUT NO SERVICE LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH. BECAUSE SOMETHING WAS CLEARLY WRONG, I PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. IT WAS LATER DETERMINED THAT MY FRONT DIFFER... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Dec 7, 2010
Incident date: Dec 3, 2010
I HAVE A 2006 LAND ROVER, RANGE ROVER SPORT, AND AFTER DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS FOR A FEW HOURS I'VE NOTICED THAT SHORTLY AFTER COMING TO AN IDLE THE VEHICLE IS PRONE TO STALL OUT. *TR
STRUCTURE Nov 15, 2010
Incident date: Jul 10, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 RANGE ROVER SPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE NOTICED A FRACTURE IN THE DASH BOARD WHICH WAS COMPROMISING THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. NO WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO OR AFTER THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE FAI... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Nov 15, 2010
Incident date: Jul 10, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 RANGE ROVER SPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE NOTICED A FRACTURE IN THE DASH BOARD WHICH WAS COMPROMISING THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. NO WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO OR AFTER THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE FAI... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Aug 28, 2009
Incident date: Aug 27, 2009
WHEN DRIVING AND THE VEHICLE COMES TO A STOP, CAR ROLLS FORWARD WHILE THE BREAK PEDAL IS ENGAGED, DEALER STATED LAND ROVER SPORT 2006 HSE, FAULT CODE ON MODULE NEEDS AN UPGRADE, WHICH THE CUSTOMER IS CHARGED. HENCE, IF THE COMPUTER MODULE IS NOT UPGRADED, "VEHICLES CAN BECOME INOPERABLE DUE TO TRANS... Read more
SUSPENSION:REAR Dec 9, 2008
Incident date: Sep 28, 2008
DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AND MY CAR CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE REAR SUSPENSION DROPPED TO THE GROUND WITH NO WARNING OR NO APPARENT REASON. THEN I FELT MY LEFT TIRE GO FLAT. ONCE CHP AND THE TOW TRUCK GOT ME OFF THE FREEWAY. I NOTICED THAT THE ENTIRE REAR SUSPENSION WAS ON THE GROUND. THE SUSPENSION... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Jul 22, 2008
Incident date: Jun 21, 2008
2006 RANGER ROVER SPORT- MAJOR COLLISION AIR BAG FOR DRIVER DID NOT DEPLOY, OWNER HAD CAR SERVICED AT DEALER A FEW DAYS PRIOR BECAUSE OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT ELECTRICAL FLICKERING ON DASH LIGHTS, NOT ADVISED OF RECALL THAT MAY BE PROBLEM. SERIOUS HEAD INJURY TO DRIVER. *TR
Crash 3 injured
STEERING:COLUMN May 1, 2008
Incident date: Apr 19, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT. WHENEVER THE CONTACT TURNS THE VEHICLE, HE FEELS AND HEARS A GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. THE GRINDING WORSENS IN HOT WEATHER OR AFTER DRIVING FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME. THE DEALER ADVISED HIM TO BRING IN THE VEHICLE AND ... Read more
SUSPENSION May 1, 2008
Incident date: Apr 19, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT. WHENEVER THE CONTACT TURNS THE VEHICLE, HE FEELS AND HEARS A GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. THE GRINDING WORSENS IN HOT WEATHER OR AFTER DRIVING FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME. THE DEALER ADVISED HIM TO BRING IN THE VEHICLE AND ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL May 1, 2008
Incident date: Apr 19, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT. WHENEVER THE CONTACT TURNS THE VEHICLE, HE FEELS AND HEARS A GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. THE GRINDING WORSENS IN HOT WEATHER OR AFTER DRIVING FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME. THE DEALER ADVISED HIM TO BRING IN THE VEHICLE AND ... Read more
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER May 1, 2008
Incident date: Apr 19, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT. WHENEVER THE CONTACT TURNS THE VEHICLE, HE FEELS AND HEARS A GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. THE GRINDING WORSENS IN HOT WEATHER OR AFTER DRIVING FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME. THE DEALER ADVISED HIM TO BRING IN THE VEHICLE AND ... Read more
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) May 1, 2008
Incident date: Apr 19, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT. WHENEVER THE CONTACT TURNS THE VEHICLE, HE FEELS AND HEARS A GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. THE GRINDING WORSENS IN HOT WEATHER OR AFTER DRIVING FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME. THE DEALER ADVISED HIM TO BRING IN THE VEHICLE AND ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT Jan 1, 2008
Incident date: Dec 1, 2007
ON DEC1, 2007 I WAS DRIVING MY 2006 RANGE ROVER SPORT SUPERCHARGED ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY IN TORONTO CANADA. ALL OF A SUDDEN THEIR WAS A MAJOR SQUEALING NOISE, THEN THE FRONT TIRES LOCKED UP. IT WAS A MAJOR FAILURE AND COULD HAVE BEEN A HUGE ACCIDENT. I MANAGED TO GET THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE... Read more
AIR BAGS Dec 17, 2007
Incident date: Nov 26, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE ENTIRE FRONT END WAS DAMAGED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE REPAIR SHOP. THE MECHA... Read more
Crash
SUSPENSION Jul 9, 2007
Incident date: Feb 18, 2007
2006 RANGE ROVER SPORT SUSPENSION FAILURE: : SUSPENSION FAULT LIGHT DISPLAYS AFTER SUSPENSION RAISE 6 INCHES WHEN DRIVING AT 70 MPH. *TR
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH Jun 28, 2007
Incident date: Jun 20, 2007
REAR TAILGATE DOES NOT STAY UP. WHEN YOU OPEN THE MAIN TAILGATE, IT WILL IMMEDIATELY COME CRASHING DOWN WITH THE FULL FORCE AND WEIGHT OF THE TAILGATE. *AK
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT Jun 20, 2007
Incident date: Jun 14, 2007
REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT WITH ONLY 26,000 MILES ON CAR, A 2006 RANGE ROVER SPORT. I WAS TRAVELING 65 MPH ON THE GARDEN STATE PARKWAY. CAR HAD BEEN SERVICED REGULARLY AND THERE WAS NO PRIOR WARNING. I HAD TO TAKE IT TO THE CLOSEST DEALER ONCE TIRE WAS REPAIRED, AS AAA ROAD SERVICE FELT IT W... Read more
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT Feb 13, 2007
Incident date: Jan 28, 2007
1) THERE WERE NO SIGNS OR EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE. 2) AT 65 MPH THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CAME APART, LOCKING UP THE FRONT TIRES AND PUTTING THE VEHICLE INTO AN UNCONTROLLABLE SKID. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALLY DISABLED AND WE HAD A DIFFICULT TIME GETTING IT OFF THE HIGHWAY. THIS ALMOST CAUSED US A... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Nov 20, 2006
Incident date: Nov 17, 2006
1. COMPUTER MALFUNCTION 2. GAS TANK LEAK. *NM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Nov 20, 2006
Incident date: Nov 17, 2006
1. COMPUTER MALFUNCTION 2. GAS TANK LEAK. *NM
STEERING May 7, 2006
Incident date: Feb 5, 2006
THERE IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THE 2006 RANGE ROVER SPORTS STEERING SYSTEM WHERE THE STEERING WHEEL PHYSICALLY SHAKES UNCONTROLLABLE DURING HIGH SPEEDS. THERE IS ALSO A LOUD "KNOCKING" HEARD DURING LOW SPEEDS. STEPS HAVE BEEN TAKEN TO FIX THIS IN THE UK BUT NOT IN THE USA. *NM
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM Apr 10, 2006
Incident date: Apr 10, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 30 MPH THE AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM COLLAPSED, CAUSING TOTAL LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP, WHERE THE AIR SUSPENSION WAS RECALIBRATED. NINE DAYS LATER, THIS OCCURRED AGAIN WHILE TRAVELING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE... Read more

EPA Fuel Economy — 2006 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
4.2L 8-cyl, Automatic (S6) (4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive) 12.0 17.0 14.0 Regular $4,800
4.4L 8-cyl, Automatic (S6) (4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive) 12.0 18.0 14.0 Regular $4,800

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins — 2006 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT

118 manufacturer communications from 76 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL8
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE6
060000 ENGINE (PWS)5
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.5
220000 SEATS4
350000 EQUIPMENT4
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE4
150000 SEAT BELTS3
SSM74283 Feb 22, 2019
220000 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
SSM70798 Jun 27, 2018
170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Issue: This SSM is to support the description provided in Technical Bulletin LTB00631 for compact key low level repair.
SFCC_08MAR18_16 Mar 8, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The 'Service Required' warning text will not appear on the Instrument Cluster (IC) if a vehicle has reached its service point.
SFCC-14SEP17 Sep 14, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call
SSM72011 Oct 30, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
"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 INCORRECTL
SSM72011 Oct 30, 2015
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
"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 INCORRECTL
LTB00382NAS2 Oct 5, 2015
137200 VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
"SITUATION: THE REAR WINDOW WIPER MOTOR MAY BE INOPERATIVE. CAUSE: THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY INTERNAL MECHANISM COMPONENTS BECOMING WORN."
LTB00676NAS2 Oct 5, 2015
135200 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
"SITUATION: THE DOOR MIRROR MAY 'JUDDER' DURING POWERFOLD (MANUAL OR AUTOMATIC) OPERATION AND/OR MAY BE LOOSE OR VIBRATES. CAUSE: THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A TOLERANCE STACK-UP BETWEEN THE DOOR MIRROR AND THE DOOR AND/OR THE RETAINING SCREWS
LTB00676NAS2 Oct 5, 2015
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
"SITUATION: THE DOOR MIRROR MAY 'JUDDER' DURING POWERFOLD (MANUAL OR AUTOMATIC) OPERATION AND/OR MAY BE LOOSE OR VIBRATES. CAUSE: THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A TOLERANCE STACK-UP BETWEEN THE DOOR MIRROR AND THE DOOR AND/OR THE RETAINING SCREWS
LTB00676NAS2 Oct 5, 2015
354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
"SITUATION: THE DOOR MIRROR MAY 'JUDDER' DURING POWERFOLD (MANUAL OR AUTOMATIC) OPERATION AND/OR MAY BE LOOSE OR VIBRATES. CAUSE: THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A TOLERANCE STACK-UP BETWEEN THE DOOR MIRROR AND THE DOOR AND/OR THE RETAINING SCREWS
LTB00322NAS4 Sep 28, 2015
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
"SITUATION: THE UPPER WINDSHIELD FINISHER MAY BE LOOSE OR A WIND NOISE MAY BE EVIDENT. CAUSE: THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY BODY TOLERANCES IN RELATION TO THE UPPER WINDSHIELD FINISHER PROFILE"
LTB00552NAS2 Sep 21, 2015
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
"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."
LTB00552NAS2 Sep 21, 2015
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
"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."
LTB00676NAS2 Sep 16, 2015
135200 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
"SITUATION: THE DOOR MIRROR MAY 'JUDDER' DURING POWERFOLD (MANUAL OR AUTOMATIC) OPERATION AND/OR MAY BE LOOSE OR VIBRATES. CAUSE: THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A TOLERANCE STACK-UP BETWEEN THE DOOR MIRROR AND THE DOOR AND/OR THE RETAINING SCREWS
LTB00676NAS2 Sep 16, 2015
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
"SITUATION: THE DOOR MIRROR MAY 'JUDDER' DURING POWERFOLD (MANUAL OR AUTOMATIC) OPERATION AND/OR MAY BE LOOSE OR VIBRATES. CAUSE: THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A TOLERANCE STACK-UP BETWEEN THE DOOR MIRROR AND THE DOOR AND/OR THE RETAINING SCREWS
LTB00319NAS5 Sep 1, 2015
162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
"SITUATION: THE EXTERIOR A-PILLAR MOLDING MAY BECOME LOOSE. CAUSE: THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY THE MOLDING'S RETAINING CLIPS LOSING TENSION."
SSM72323 Jul 23, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
"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
SSM72323 Jul 23, 2015
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
"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
LTB00319NAS4 Jun 16, 2015
162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
"SITUATION: THE EXTERIOR A-PILLAR MOLDING MAY BECOME LOOSE. CAUSE: THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY THE MOLDING'S RETAINING CLIPS LOSING TENSION."
SSM37861 Apr 3, 2015
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
"ISSUE OVER HALF OF FAILED RADIO HEAD UNITS OR SEPARATE CD PLAYERS ARE FOUND TO HAVE BEEN LOADED WITH INCORRECT MEDIA WHICH IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH LAND ROVER INFOTAINMENT SYSTEMS. CAUSE THIS IS TO MAKE YOU AWARE OF THE TYPES OF MEDIA THA
SSM65557 Mar 16, 2015
220000 SEATS
"ISSUE: SEAT SWITCH PACK RECLINE BUTTON CAP IS DAMAGED OR HAS BROKEN / FALLEN OFF IN SERVICE. (SEE FIG.1) ACTION: REPLACE BY PRESSING ON NEW BUTTON CAP PART NO: LR045801 (SEE FIG.2)"
SSM65557 Mar 16, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
"ISSUE: SEAT SWITCH PACK RECLINE BUTTON CAP IS DAMAGED OR HAS BROKEN / FALLEN OFF IN SERVICE. (SEE FIG.1) ACTION: REPLACE BY PRESSING ON NEW BUTTON CAP PART NO: LR045801 (SEE FIG.2)"
SSM72205 Mar 5, 2015
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
"ISSUE ONLY APPLICABLE TO SOFTWARE VERSIONS 30.3 (GEN 3) FK72-14C104-AF AND 29.3 (GEN 2) DPLA-14C104-AG WHEN CHECKING FOR FAULT CODES LOGGED IN THE KVM (KEYLESS VEHICLE MODULE) ALSO KNOWN AS THE RFA (REMOTE FUNCTION ACTUATOR) F000-63/U30
SSM 72195 Feb 25, 2015
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
"ISSUE: LAND ROVER ARE CURRENTLY ANALYZING BODY CONTROL MODULES (BCM) RETURNED VIA WARRANTY. IF A BCM HAS BEEN DETERMINED TO REQUIRE REPLACEMENT FOLLOWING DIAGNOSIS, PLEASE CARRY OUT THE STEPS LISTED IN THE ACTION BELOW. CAUSE: CURREN
SSM71862 Feb 11, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
"ISSUE: CUSTOMER COMPLAINS OF DAMAGE/MARKING ON THE SURFACE OF THE VEHICLE?S INSTRUMENT PACK LENS. CAUSE: DAMAGE/MARKING CAUSED BY OBJECT IMPACT AGAINST THE LENS. STAINING/DISCOLORATION CONTAMINATION CAUSED BY USING ANY TYPE OF CLEANING
SSM71862 Feb 11, 2015
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
"ISSUE: CUSTOMER COMPLAINS OF DAMAGE/MARKING ON THE SURFACE OF THE VEHICLE?S INSTRUMENT PACK LENS. CAUSE: DAMAGE/MARKING CAUSED BY OBJECT IMPACT AGAINST THE LENS. STAINING/DISCOLORATION CONTAMINATION CAUSED BY USING ANY TYPE OF CLEANING
SSM71862 Feb 11, 2015
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
"ISSUE: CUSTOMER COMPLAINS OF DAMAGE/MARKING ON THE SURFACE OF THE VEHICLE?S INSTRUMENT PACK LENS. CAUSE: DAMAGE/MARKING CAUSED BY OBJECT IMPACT AGAINST THE LENS. STAINING/DISCOLORATION CONTAMINATION CAUSED BY USING ANY TYPE OF CLEANING
SSM37861 Feb 4, 2015
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
"ISSUE OVER HALF OF FAILED RADIO HEAD UNITS OR SEPARATE CD PLAYERS ARE FOUND TO HAVE BEEN LOADED WITH INCORRECT MEDIA WHICH IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH LAND ROVER INFOTAINMENT SYSTEMS. CAUSE THIS IS TO MAKE YOU AWARE OF THE TYPES OF MEDIA THA
SSM37759 Jan 5, 2015
190000 TIRES
"ISSUE. A CUSTOMER MAY REPORT UNEVEN TYRE WEAR ON VEHICLES FITTED WITH 20 INCH WHEELS AND CONTINENTAL 4X4 SPORT CONTACT TYRES. CAUSE. WITH REFERENCE TO THE PHOTO ATTACHED, DUE TO THE TREAD PATTERN DESIGN OF THIS TYRE, THERE CAN APPEAR TO
SSM41438 Jan 5, 2015
020000 SUSPENSION
"ISSUE: MISDIAGNOSIS OF MINOR FLUID LEAKS FROM THE STABILIZER BAR. ACTION: IN ORDER TO CORRECTLY DIAGNOSE THE LEAK PATH ON A STABILIZER BAR, CLEAN THE SUSPECTED AREA THOROUGHLY AND CONFIRM IF THE LEAK IS FROM THE PIPE O-RINGS, THE STABI
SSM41438 Jan 5, 2015
021100 SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR
"ISSUE: MISDIAGNOSIS OF MINOR FLUID LEAKS FROM THE STABILIZER BAR. ACTION: IN ORDER TO CORRECTLY DIAGNOSE THE LEAK PATH ON A STABILIZER BAR, CLEAN THE SUSPECTED AREA THOROUGHLY AND CONFIRM IF THE LEAK IS FROM THE PIPE O-RINGS, THE STABI
SSM44211 Jan 5, 2015
021530 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
"ISSUE: A REVIEW OF FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM WARRANTY RETURNS FROM VARIOUS MARKETS HAS SHOWN THAT ARM ASSEMBLIES HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY CHANGED FOR KNOCK ISSUES WHEN THE FRONT BUSH IS CRACKED AND SHOULD HAVE BEEN REPLACED AS PER TECHNICAL SE
SSM45144 Jan 5, 2015
021232 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION:SPRINGS/BAGS
"ISSUE: A CUSTOMER MAY REPORT SUSPENSION LOW ON ONE SIDE OR DROPPING WHEN LEFT PARKED. CAUSE: AIR LEAK FROM A FRONT OR REAR AIR SPRING TO DAMPER LOWER SEAL."
SSM45144 Jan 5, 2015
022132 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM:SPRINGS/BAGS
"ISSUE: A CUSTOMER MAY REPORT SUSPENSION LOW ON ONE SIDE OR DROPPING WHEN LEFT PARKED. CAUSE: AIR LEAK FROM A FRONT OR REAR AIR SPRING TO DAMPER LOWER SEAL."
SSM49497 Jan 5, 2015
010000 STEERING
"ISSUE: AN OIL LEAK MAY BE DETECTED FROM THE STEERING GEAR AND INCORRECTLY DIAGNOSED AS NEEDING A REPLACEMENT STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY. CAUSE: LEAK FROM THE WAGNER/STEERING GEAR DAMPING VALVE OR SEALING WASHER (SEE ATTACHED PHOTO'S)"
SSM49497 Jan 5, 2015
013000 STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
"ISSUE: AN OIL LEAK MAY BE DETECTED FROM THE STEERING GEAR AND INCORRECTLY DIAGNOSED AS NEEDING A REPLACEMENT STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY. CAUSE: LEAK FROM THE WAGNER/STEERING GEAR DAMPING VALVE OR SEALING WASHER (SEE ATTACHED PHOTO'S)"
SSM72127 Jan 5, 2015
190000 TIRES
"ISSUE: A CUSTOMER MAY EXPERIENCE A VIBRATION FROM THE VEHICLE WHILST TRAVELLING ALONG A SMOOTH ROAD SURFACE AT SPEEDS GREATER THAN 45 MPH/72 KPH. CAUSE: WHEEL AND TYRE ASSEMBLIES OUT OF BALANCE DUE TO WATER INSIDE THE WHEEL AND TYRE AS
SSM72127 Jan 5, 2015
200000 WHEELS
"ISSUE: A CUSTOMER MAY EXPERIENCE A VIBRATION FROM THE VEHICLE WHILST TRAVELLING ALONG A SMOOTH ROAD SURFACE AT SPEEDS GREATER THAN 45 MPH/72 KPH. CAUSE: WHEEL AND TYRE ASSEMBLIES OUT OF BALANCE DUE TO WATER INSIDE THE WHEEL AND TYRE AS
SSM38303 Jan 5, 2015
015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
"RE-ISSUED DEC 2015 ISSUE: WHEN COMPLETING A REPAIR ON COMPONENTS IN THE POWER ASSISTED STEERING SYSTEM, DEBRIS MAY BE FOUND WITHIN THE POWER STEERING FLUID SYSTEM WHICH COULD LEAD TO SYSTEM CONTAMINATION AND A DETERIORATION IN SYSTEM P
SSM38303 Jan 5, 2015
015300 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID
"RE-ISSUED DEC 2015 ISSUE: WHEN COMPLETING A REPAIR ON COMPONENTS IN THE POWER ASSISTED STEERING SYSTEM, DEBRIS MAY BE FOUND WITHIN THE POWER STEERING FLUID SYSTEM WHICH COULD LEAD TO SYSTEM CONTAMINATION AND A DETERIORATION IN SYSTEM P
SSM43818 Jan 5, 2015
034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
"RE-ISSUED DEC 2015 ISSUE: BRAKE CALIPER DISCOLOURATION. CAUSE: DAMAGE TO THE CALIPER FINISH WHILE CLEANING THE VEHICLE AND, OR THE ROAD WHEELS"
SSM43818 Jan 5, 2015
045100 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
"RE-ISSUED DEC 2015 ISSUE: BRAKE CALIPER DISCOLOURATION. CAUSE: DAMAGE TO THE CALIPER FINISH WHILE CLEANING THE VEHICLE AND, OR THE ROAD WHEELS"
SSM52757 Jan 5, 2015
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
"ISSUE: EXCESSIVE BRAKE PEDAL PRESSURE REQUIRED TO GET THE AUTO TRANSMISSION OUT OF PARK, WARNING LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PACK WITH ASSOCIATED DTC'S FOR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH (P0504-27, P0504-62, C1A96-64) OR BRAKES SHOWING SIGNS OF DRAG AND
SSM52757 Jan 5, 2015
125100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
"ISSUE: EXCESSIVE BRAKE PEDAL PRESSURE REQUIRED TO GET THE AUTO TRANSMISSION OUT OF PARK, WARNING LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PACK WITH ASSOCIATED DTC'S FOR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH (P0504-27, P0504-62, C1A96-64) OR BRAKES SHOWING SIGNS OF DRAG AND
SSM52757 Jan 5, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
"ISSUE: EXCESSIVE BRAKE PEDAL PRESSURE REQUIRED TO GET THE AUTO TRANSMISSION OUT OF PARK, WARNING LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PACK WITH ASSOCIATED DTC'S FOR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH (P0504-27, P0504-62, C1A96-64) OR BRAKES SHOWING SIGNS OF DRAG AND
SSM72094 Dec 12, 2014
014000 STEERING:RACK AND PINION
"ISSUED JANUARY 2015. ISSUE: A CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF A SQUEAK OR CREAK FROM THE STEERING COLUMN AREA ON ROTATION OF THE STEERING WHEEL. RANGE ROVER SPORT L320 ONLY. CAUSE: THE POWER STEERING PINION SEAL LACKS LUBRICATION AND DRIES O
SSM72094 Dec 12, 2014
016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
"ISSUED JANUARY 2015. ISSUE: A CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF A SQUEAK OR CREAK FROM THE STEERING COLUMN AREA ON ROTATION OF THE STEERING WHEEL. RANGE ROVER SPORT L320 ONLY. CAUSE: THE POWER STEERING PINION SEAL LACKS LUBRICATION AND DRIES O
SSM56457 Oct 28, 2014
073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
"ISSUE: REPORTS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED OF ENGINE DAMAGE OCCURRING, WHICH IS CAUSED BY THE USE OF NON-APPROVED ENGINE INDUCTION / FUEL INJECTION CLEANING EQUIPMENT OR MATERIALS. THIS INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, ""VACU-FLUSH"" TYPE EQUIPMEN
SSM56457 Oct 28, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
"ISSUE: REPORTS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED OF ENGINE DAMAGE OCCURRING, WHICH IS CAUSED BY THE USE OF NON-APPROVED ENGINE INDUCTION / FUEL INJECTION CLEANING EQUIPMENT OR MATERIALS. THIS INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, ""VACU-FLUSH"" TYPE EQUIPMEN
SSM67637 Aug 26, 2014
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
"ISSUE: LAND ROVER ENGINEERING HAVE BEEN MONITORING REPORTS FOR LACK OF COOLING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM ON HIGHER TIME IN SERVICE VEHICLES, WHERE INSUFFICIENT PERFORMANCE OF THE AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR HAS BEEN FOUND TO BE TH
SSM67637 Aug 26, 2014
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
"ISSUE: LAND ROVER ENGINEERING HAVE BEEN MONITORING REPORTS FOR LACK OF COOLING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM ON HIGHER TIME IN SERVICE VEHICLES, WHERE INSUFFICIENT PERFORMANCE OF THE AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR HAS BEEN FOUND TO BE TH
SSM71959 Aug 26, 2014
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
"ISSUE: DISCOLORATION OR PEELING OF THE FRONT OR REAR LAND ROVER OR RANGE ROVER BADGE"
SSM71959 Aug 26, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
"ISSUE: DISCOLORATION OR PEELING OF THE FRONT OR REAR LAND ROVER OR RANGE ROVER BADGE"
SSM71947 Aug 15, 2014
010000 STEERING
"ISSUE: WHEN INVESTIGATING A CUSTOMER REPORTED STEERING ISSUE IT IS FOUND THAT THERE IS OIL/FLUID PRESENT AROUND THE STEERING GEAR INPUT SHAFT. CAUSE: OIL OR GREASE LEAK PAST INPUT SHAFT SEAL THROUGH NORMAL USE OR SEAL FAILURE."
SSM71947 Aug 15, 2014
013100 STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
"ISSUE: WHEN INVESTIGATING A CUSTOMER REPORTED STEERING ISSUE IT IS FOUND THAT THERE IS OIL/FLUID PRESENT AROUND THE STEERING GEAR INPUT SHAFT. CAUSE: OIL OR GREASE LEAK PAST INPUT SHAFT SEAL THROUGH NORMAL USE OR SEAL FAILURE."
SSM71947 Aug 15, 2014
013200 STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
"ISSUE: WHEN INVESTIGATING A CUSTOMER REPORTED STEERING ISSUE IT IS FOUND THAT THERE IS OIL/FLUID PRESENT AROUND THE STEERING GEAR INPUT SHAFT. CAUSE: OIL OR GREASE LEAK PAST INPUT SHAFT SEAL THROUGH NORMAL USE OR SEAL FAILURE."
LTB00057NAS5 Aug 5, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
"SITUATION: THE DYNAMIC RESPONSE SYSTEM RED WARNING LAMP MAY BE ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) C1119-62, C1119-09, AND/OR C1B11-62 MAY BE STORED, POSSIBLY INDICATING SYSTEM CONTAMINATION. THIS TEC
LTB00057NAS5 Aug 5, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
"SITUATION: THE DYNAMIC RESPONSE SYSTEM RED WARNING LAMP MAY BE ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) C1119-62, C1119-09, AND/OR C1B11-62 MAY BE STORED, POSSIBLY INDICATING SYSTEM CONTAMINATION. THIS TEC
LTB00676NAS1 Aug 5, 2014
135000 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
"SITUATION: THE DOOR MIRROR MAY 'JUDDER' DURING POWERFOLD (MANUAL OR AUTOMATIC) OPERATION. CAUSE: THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A TOLERANCE STACK-UP BETWEEN THE DOOR MIRROR AND THE DOOR."
LTB00676NAS1 Aug 5, 2014
135200 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
"SITUATION: THE DOOR MIRROR MAY 'JUDDER' DURING POWERFOLD (MANUAL OR AUTOMATIC) OPERATION. CAUSE: THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A TOLERANCE STACK-UP BETWEEN THE DOOR MIRROR AND THE DOOR."
LTB00676NAS1 Aug 5, 2014
162310 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
"SITUATION: THE DOOR MIRROR MAY 'JUDDER' DURING POWERFOLD (MANUAL OR AUTOMATIC) OPERATION. CAUSE: THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A TOLERANCE STACK-UP BETWEEN THE DOOR MIRROR AND THE DOOR."
SSM59197 Jul 29, 2014
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
"ISSUE: THE TOUCH SCREEN DISPLAY (TSD) ALSO KNOWN AS FRONT CONTROL DISPLAY INTERFACE MODULE (FCDIM) OR HIGH LEVEL DISPLAY FRONT (HLDF) ON OCCASIONS MAY FAIL TO DOWNLOAD SOFTWARE CORRECTLY RESULTING IN NO COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE MODULE AND
SSM59197 Jul 29, 2014
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
"ISSUE: THE TOUCH SCREEN DISPLAY (TSD) ALSO KNOWN AS FRONT CONTROL DISPLAY INTERFACE MODULE (FCDIM) OR HIGH LEVEL DISPLAY FRONT (HLDF) ON OCCASIONS MAY FAIL TO DOWNLOAD SOFTWARE CORRECTLY RESULTING IN NO COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE MODULE AND
SSM59197 Jul 29, 2014
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
"ISSUE: THE TOUCH SCREEN DISPLAY (TSD) ALSO KNOWN AS FRONT CONTROL DISPLAY INTERFACE MODULE (FCDIM) OR HIGH LEVEL DISPLAY FRONT (HLDF) ON OCCASIONS MAY FAIL TO DOWNLOAD SOFTWARE CORRECTLY RESULTING IN NO COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE MODULE AND
SSM71914 Jul 17, 2014
112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
"ISSUE A NUMBER OF ALTERNATORS ARE BEING REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY AND ARE FOUND TO BE FAULTY DUE TO INTERNAL REGULATOR CHIP DAMAGE. CAUSE ALTERNATORS ARE BEING DAMAGED DUE TO CROSS POLARITY WHEN THE VEHICLE IS JUMP STARTED."
SSM71840 Jul 11, 2014
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
"ISSUE: BRAKE NOISE FROM FRONT AXLE (WITH BREMBO BRAKES ONLY) CAUSE: UNDER INVESTIGATION"
SSM71901 Jul 3, 2014
354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
"ISSUE: CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF NOISE FROM FACIA WHEN TRAVELLING OVER CERTAIN ROAD CONDITIONS. CAUSE: JLR ENGINEERING HAVE FOUND DURING THEIR INVESTIGATIONS THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL UPPER SECTION SPEAKER APERTURE BOLT MAY HAVE A RELAXED
SSM71893 Jul 1, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
"ISSUE: CUSTOMERS REPORT A REPEAT ISSUE OF ENGINE NOISE FROM THE TIMING CHAIN SYSTEM, AFTER THE VEHICLE HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN REPAIRED. CAUSE: THE TIMING CHAIN WAS NOT AT THE CORRECT TENSION. THIS WAS CAUSED BY THE FULL REPAIR PROCEDURE IN T
LTB00644NAS1 May 9, 2014
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
SITUATION: MULTIPLE WARNING LIGHTS MAY BE DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. CAUSE: THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY CORRODED CHASSIS WIRING HARNESS AT THE REAR LEFT-SIDE CHASSIS-TO-BODY CONNECTOR.
LTB00644NAS1 May 9, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
SITUATION: MULTIPLE WARNING LIGHTS MAY BE DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. CAUSE: THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY CORRODED CHASSIS WIRING HARNESS AT THE REAR LEFT-SIDE CHASSIS-TO-BODY CONNECTOR.
"LAND ROVER PROD May 1, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
TECHNICAL UPDATES RELATED TO BULLETINS REFERENCED IN DOCUMENT.
SSM59197 Apr 23, 2014
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
"ISSUE: THE TOUCH SCREEN DISPLAY (TSD) ALSO KNOWN AS FRONT CONTROL DISPLAY INTERFACE MODULE (FCDIM) OR HIGH LEVEL DISPLAY FRONT (HLDF) ON OCCASIONS MAY FAIL TO DOWNLOAD SOFTWARE CORRECTLY RESULTING IN NO COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE MODULE AND
SSM59197 Apr 23, 2014
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
"ISSUE: THE TOUCH SCREEN DISPLAY (TSD) ALSO KNOWN AS FRONT CONTROL DISPLAY INTERFACE MODULE (FCDIM) OR HIGH LEVEL DISPLAY FRONT (HLDF) ON OCCASIONS MAY FAIL TO DOWNLOAD SOFTWARE CORRECTLY RESULTING IN NO COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE MODULE AND
SSM71823 Apr 23, 2014
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
"ISSUED MAY 2014: DURING A RECENT MARKET VISIT IT WAS NOTED THAT A SIGNIFICANT NUMBER OF DEALERS HAVE BEEN CARRYING OUT PDI?S AND THEN RETURNING THE VEHICLE TO A STORAGE COMPOUND WITHOUT REFITTING THE TRANSIT RELAY OR RETURNING THE VEHICL
SSM71298 Feb 7, 2014
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
"ISSUE: THE ENGINE MIL IS ILLUMINATED AND ONE OF THE FOLLOWING DTC'S ARE SET: P2401-00, P2402-00, P2404-29, P2404- 2F, P2405-00, P2406-00, P240A-00, P240B-00, P240C- 00, P2450-00 OR P2451-00 CAUSE: IF NO FAULT IS FOUND ON THE VEHICLE
SSM70878 Feb 3, 2014
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
"ISSUE: ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING THE CAUSE OF FRONT DRIVE SHAFTS (HALF SHAFTS) RUBBER BOOTS SPLIT OR DAMAGED ON LAND ROVER / RANGE ROVER VEHICLES IN WARRANTY. CAUSE: UNKNOWN ? ENGINEERING INVESTIGATION ON-GOING."
SSM71484 Feb 3, 2014
020000 SUSPENSION
"ISSUE: A CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE DYNAMIC RESPONSE LAMP IS ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) C1119-09,C1119-22,C1119-62, C1119-91,C1B11-62, MAY BE PRESENT. CAUSE: REPLACEMENT OF THE VALVE BLOCK MAY NOT BE REQUIRED AS
SSM71484 Feb 3, 2014
354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
"ISSUE: A CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE DYNAMIC RESPONSE LAMP IS ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) C1119-09,C1119-22,C1119-62, C1119-91,C1B11-62, MAY BE PRESENT. CAUSE: REPLACEMENT OF THE VALVE BLOCK MAY NOT BE REQUIRED AS
SSM69158 Jan 14, 2014
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
"ISSUE: A CUSTOMER MAY REPORT A CONCERN OF NO SOUND FROM THE AUDIO SYSTEM, EVEN WHEN THE VOLUME IS TURNED UP. THE AUDIO/VIDEO BUTTON ON TOUCH-SCREEN HOME PAGE MAY ALSO BE GREYED OUT. CAUSE: ONE OF THE MODULES SITUATED ON THE MOST BUS, SU
SSM69158 Jan 14, 2014
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
"ISSUE: A CUSTOMER MAY REPORT A CONCERN OF NO SOUND FROM THE AUDIO SYSTEM, EVEN WHEN THE VOLUME IS TURNED UP. THE AUDIO/VIDEO BUTTON ON TOUCH-SCREEN HOME PAGE MAY ALSO BE GREYED OUT. CAUSE: ONE OF THE MODULES SITUATED ON THE MOST BUS, SU
SSM68378 Sep 23, 2013
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
"ISSUE: THIS SSM HAS BEEN RELEASED TO ADDRESS THE HIGH NUMBER OF SPEAKER ASSEMBLIES RETURNED, MANY OF WHICH ARE DEEMED AS ?NO FAULT FOUND?. CAUSE: INCORRECT DIAGNOSIS."
SSM68378 Sep 23, 2013
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
"ISSUE: THIS SSM HAS BEEN RELEASED TO ADDRESS THE HIGH NUMBER OF SPEAKER ASSEMBLIES RETURNED, MANY OF WHICH ARE DEEMED AS ?NO FAULT FOUND?. CAUSE: INCORRECT DIAGNOSIS."
SSM51797 Sep 19, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
"ISSUE THE OUTER COVER ON THE REMOTE KEY CAN DETACH FROM THE CASING.SEE ATTACHMENT. CAUSE THE ROOT CAUSE WAS FOUND TO BE THAT ANTI RUST OIL RESIDUE REMAINS ON THE SUPPLIER'S TOOLING AT THE START OF A PRODUCTION RUN."
SSM67897 Sep 6, 2013
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
"ISSUE INCORRECTLY CONFIGURED SEAT MODULES CAN CAUSE INCORRECT FUNCTIONING OF THE SEAT, OR BATTERY DRAIN ISSUES. THE VEHICLE SEAT MEMORY MODULE LOGS U1A4C 00, ?BUILD END OF LINE MODE ACTIVE? CAUSE THE SEAT MODULE HAS BEEN INCORRECTLY CON
SSM67897 Sep 6, 2013
220000 SEATS
"ISSUE INCORRECTLY CONFIGURED SEAT MODULES CAN CAUSE INCORRECT FUNCTIONING OF THE SEAT, OR BATTERY DRAIN ISSUES. THE VEHICLE SEAT MEMORY MODULE LOGS U1A4C 00, ?BUILD END OF LINE MODE ACTIVE? CAUSE THE SEAT MODULE HAS BEEN INCORRECTLY CON
SSM67637 Aug 28, 2013
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
"ISSUE: LAND ROVER ENGINEERING HAVE BEEN MONITORING REPORTS FOR LACK OF COOLING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM ON HIGHER TIME IN SERVICE VEHICLES, WHERE INSUFFICIENT PERFORMANCE OF THE AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR HAS BEEN FOUND TO BE
LTB00322NAS3 Feb 12, 2013
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Technical Bulletin: Upper Windshield Finisher Loose
SSM-58257 Jul 27, 2012
150000 SEAT BELTS
LAND ROVER: RANGE ROVER SPORT, DISCOVERY 3/4, LR3 / 4 CUSTOMERS MAY INITIALLY REPORT THAT THEIR SRS WARNING LAMP HAS BECOME ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PACK OF THEIR VEHICLE. *JS
SSM58077 Jul 13, 2012
021230 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
"RE-ISSUED FEBRUARY 2014. ISSUE: LAND ROVER ARE CURRENTLY EVALUATING REPORTS WHERE DIAGNOSIS HAS LED TO A CONCERN WITH THE AIR SUSPENSION VALVE BLOCK ON DISCOVERY 4/ RANGE ROVER SPORT 10MY ONWARDS. CAUSE: CURRENTLY UNDER INVESTIGATION."
SSM58077 Jul 13, 2012
022130 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
"RE-ISSUED FEBRUARY 2014. ISSUE: LAND ROVER ARE CURRENTLY EVALUATING REPORTS WHERE DIAGNOSIS HAS LED TO A CONCERN WITH THE AIR SUSPENSION VALVE BLOCK ON DISCOVERY 4/ RANGE ROVER SPORT 10MY ONWARDS. CAUSE: CURRENTLY UNDER INVESTIGATION."
LTB-00429-NAS-2 May 31, 2012
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
LAND ROVER: DRIVING AT ALTITUDES OF 8200 FEET (2500 METERS), ENGINE EXHIBITS POOR OR REDUCED PERFORMANCE AND POWER AND ENGINE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP WILL ILLUMINATE. *PE
LTB-00397 Jul 28, 2011
150000 SEAT BELTS
LAND ROVER: SEAT BELTS ARE JAMMING, SLOW AND/OR FAIL TO RETRACT. *PE
LTB-00221 Mar 31, 2011
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
LAND ROVER: DUE TO LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING, THE TIRE VALVE STEM WAS DAMAGE WHILE DURING MANUAL TIRE PRESSURE INFLATION/CHECKING. *PE
LTB00360 Feb 18, 2011
220000 SEATS
LAND ROVER: THERE IS A SERVICE REPAIR FOR THE FRONT SEAT RAIL. *RM
LTB00282 Feb 4, 2011
171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
LAND ROVER: THERE ARE A NUMBER OF ISSUES WITH THE SIDE DOOR LATCH OPERATION. THE DOORS MAY NOT OPEN FROM EITHER SIDE OR MAY NOT LOCK. *RM
TB-00331 Dec 7, 2010
021230 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
LAND ROVER: WHEN REPAIRING OR REPLACING THE AIR SUSPENSION COMPRESSOR THE AIR SUSPENSION RELAY MUST BE REPLACED. *RM
TB-00331 Dec 7, 2010
022130 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
LAND ROVER: WHEN REPAIRING OR REPLACING THE AIR SUSPENSION COMPRESSOR THE AIR SUSPENSION RELAY MUST BE REPLACED. *RM
TB-00321 Dec 7, 2010
151000 SEAT BELTS:FRONT
LAND ROVER: THE RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE HAS FOUR POSSIBLE TROUBLE CODES STORED CAUSED BY THE WIRING HARNESS UNDER THE SEAT. *RM
LTB-00282 Aug 25, 2010
171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
LAND ROVER: THERE ARE A NUMBER OF PROBLEMS WITH SIDE DOOR LATCHES. ONE DOOR MIGHT NOT OPEN FROM OUTSIDE, BUT WILL FROM THE INSIDE OR THE OPPOSITE. A DOOR MAY NOT LOCK. THERE COULD BE AN UNWANTED 'DOOR AJAR' MESSAGE. *RM
LTB-00269 Apr 12, 2010
021230 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
LAND ROVER: AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM-COMPRESSOR DELIVERY VALVE AND DRIER REPLACEMENT; SOFTWARE UPDATE. AMBER OR RED SUSPENSION SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR MAY ILLUMINATE AND SUSPENSION SYSTEM INACTIVE MAY DISPLAY IN THE MESSAGE CENTER OR THERE

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NHTSA Safety Investigations — LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE20007 Opened: May 7, 2020 — Closed: Oct 30, 2020
PE — Closed — Model Year: 2010
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The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) analyzed complaints received from the public and complaint data submitted by Jaguar Land Rover North America (JLR) in response to the Information Request (IR) letter for PE20-007. ODI identified a total of 132 non-duplicative reports alleging incidents in wh... Read more

LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT across all model years (2005–2026).

98 Total Recalls
841 Total Complaints
1 Investigations
42 Reported Crashes
5 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2026 3 0 View
2025 3 12 View
2024 6 17 View
2023 6 39 View
2022 6 24 View
2021 7 16 View
2020 7 67 View
2019 6 20 View
2018 5 50 View
2017 6 70 View
2016 11 88 View
2015 9 73 View
2014 8 61 View
2013 1 46 View
2012 1 52 View
2011 2 82 View
2010 2 50 View
2009 0 14 View
2008 1 17 View
2007 1 4 View
2006 (current) 6 39
2005 1 0 View

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DISCOVERY SPORT 276 250 View
DEFENDER 257 318 View
RANGE ROVER EVOQUE 48 548 View
RANGE ROVER SPORT PHEV 40 0 View
DISCOVERY II 32 281 View