2003 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
1 recalls, 133 complaints - 94 TSBs
08V635000 Dec 3, 2008
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Defect Description
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 VIB... Read more
Consequence
CONTINUED VEHICLE OPERATION CAN EVENTUALLY RESULT IN THE SPLINES SHEARING AND A LOSS OF DRIVE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
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.
Complaint Statistics
133 total complaints
1 crashes 1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | 47 |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 16 |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE | 11 |
| POWER TRAIN | 8 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 7 |
| STEERING | 6 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 4 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT | 3 |
POWER TRAIN
Jun 6, 2022
Incident date: Jun 3, 2022
The contact owns a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH on the highway, he felt a vibration and pulled over to inspect the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle then failed to exceed 35 MPH. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to... Read more
AIR BAGS
Apr 12, 2018
Incident date: Apr 1, 2018
TAKATA RECALL MY AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON. THE AIRBAG LIGHT JUST STAY ON.
POWER TRAIN
Nov 10, 2017
Incident date: Nov 4, 2017
DRIVING DOWN A ROAD LOST POWER AND MADE GRINDING NOISE.
POWER TRAIN
Aug 16, 2017
Incident date: Jun 12, 2017
THE FIRST THING THAT HAPPENED WAS THE AC STOPPED WORKING AND REPLACED THE RESISTOR IN IT TWICE, THE SAME DAY IT WENT OUT A SECOND TIME THE BACK DRIVER SIDE WINDOW FELL. THE NEXT WEEK I WAS DRIVING HOME AND WAS ENTERING THE FREEWAY AND AS I ACCELERATED THE VEHICLE JERKED HARD AND PULLED BACK, AND WAS... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 16, 2017
Incident date: Jun 12, 2017
THE FIRST THING THAT HAPPENED WAS THE AC STOPPED WORKING AND REPLACED THE RESISTOR IN IT TWICE, THE SAME DAY IT WENT OUT A SECOND TIME THE BACK DRIVER SIDE WINDOW FELL. THE NEXT WEEK I WAS DRIVING HOME AND WAS ENTERING THE FREEWAY AND AS I ACCELERATED THE VEHICLE JERKED HARD AND PULLED BACK, AND WAS... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 16, 2017
Incident date: Jun 12, 2017
THE FIRST THING THAT HAPPENED WAS THE AC STOPPED WORKING AND REPLACED THE RESISTOR IN IT TWICE, THE SAME DAY IT WENT OUT A SECOND TIME THE BACK DRIVER SIDE WINDOW FELL. THE NEXT WEEK I WAS DRIVING HOME AND WAS ENTERING THE FREEWAY AND AS I ACCELERATED THE VEHICLE JERKED HARD AND PULLED BACK, AND WAS... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 21, 2017
Incident date: Dec 27, 2016
CAR SHIPPED FROM FLORIDA TO PITTSBURGH. UPON ARRIVING I DROVE THE VEHILCE ON THE STREET AND IT STOPPED AND HAD TO WAIT TO START AGAIN. VEHICLE WAS ONLY ABLE TO BE DRIVEN A MILE AT A TIME BEOFRE INCIDENT RECURRED. ABS BREAK LATE STAYED ON FROM THE BEGINNING. TO START VEHILCE TWO WIRES HAD TO BE CONNE... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 21, 2017
Incident date: Dec 27, 2016
CAR SHIPPED FROM FLORIDA TO PITTSBURGH. UPON ARRIVING I DROVE THE VEHILCE ON THE STREET AND IT STOPPED AND HAD TO WAIT TO START AGAIN. VEHICLE WAS ONLY ABLE TO BE DRIVEN A MILE AT A TIME BEOFRE INCIDENT RECURRED. ABS BREAK LATE STAYED ON FROM THE BEGINNING. TO START VEHILCE TWO WIRES HAD TO BE CONNE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Feb 21, 2017
Incident date: Dec 27, 2016
CAR SHIPPED FROM FLORIDA TO PITTSBURGH. UPON ARRIVING I DROVE THE VEHILCE ON THE STREET AND IT STOPPED AND HAD TO WAIT TO START AGAIN. VEHICLE WAS ONLY ABLE TO BE DRIVEN A MILE AT A TIME BEOFRE INCIDENT RECURRED. ABS BREAK LATE STAYED ON FROM THE BEGINNING. TO START VEHILCE TWO WIRES HAD TO BE CONNE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Feb 21, 2017
Incident date: Jan 1, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 83,000.
POWER TRAIN
Feb 21, 2017
Incident date: Jan 1, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 83,000.
POWER TRAIN
Jun 13, 2016
Incident date: Jun 9, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL GRINDING SOUND FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE ALSO WAS MAKING A JERKING MOTION AND THE TRANSFER CASE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ... Read more
STEERING
Apr 12, 2015
Incident date: Apr 9, 2015
THE STEERING WHEEL ON THE VEHICLE TURNS BUT JUST MAKES A CLICKING NOISE AND DOES NOT ACTUALLY TURN THE WHEELS. *TR
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES
May 20, 2014
Incident date: Jan 2, 2014
WHILE VEHICLE IS OPERATING, THE AIR SUSPENSION, ABS, BRAKE, HDC WARNINGS LIGHTS COME ON AND VEHICLE LOCKS FRONT RIGHT BREAK BY ITSELF WITHOUT ANY BRAKE BEING APPLIED, WHEN IS WET OR ICE ON THE ROAD, THE VEHICLE SLIDES TOWARDS THE RIGHT. I CONTACTED LAND ROVER CUSTOMER SERVICE NUMBER TO REPORT THE PR... Read more
SUSPENSION
May 20, 2014
Incident date: Jan 2, 2014
WHILE VEHICLE IS OPERATING, THE AIR SUSPENSION, ABS, BRAKE, HDC WARNINGS LIGHTS COME ON AND VEHICLE LOCKS FRONT RIGHT BREAK BY ITSELF WITHOUT ANY BRAKE BEING APPLIED, WHEN IS WET OR ICE ON THE ROAD, THE VEHICLE SLIDES TOWARDS THE RIGHT. I CONTACTED LAND ROVER CUSTOMER SERVICE NUMBER TO REPORT THE PR... Read more
STEERING
Mar 1, 2014
Incident date: Feb 5, 2014
WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY, THE STEERING WHEEL JUST DROPPED DOWN. *TR
ENGINE
Jan 13, 2014
Incident date: Jan 5, 2011
TL - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 28 MPH, SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE STOP MOVING AS IF ALL THE WHEELS LOCKED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIMING BELT AND HEATER... Read more
STEERING
Aug 13, 2013
Incident date: Jun 5, 2013
MY VEHICLE WAS DRIVING JUST FINE AND THEN THE NEXT TIME I WENT TO DRIVE IT WOULDN'T START,THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN. I CALLED MY DAD OVER WHO IS A MECHANIC AND HE ADVISED IT WAS MAYBE THE BATTERY.I ENDED UP CALLING ON M ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE TO HAVE MY CAR TOWED TO A SHOP TO HAVE IT LOOKED AND GET FIXE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 13, 2013
Incident date: Jun 5, 2013
MY VEHICLE WAS DRIVING JUST FINE AND THEN THE NEXT TIME I WENT TO DRIVE IT WOULDN'T START,THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN. I CALLED MY DAD OVER WHO IS A MECHANIC AND HE ADVISED IT WAS MAYBE THE BATTERY.I ENDED UP CALLING ON M ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE TO HAVE MY CAR TOWED TO A SHOP TO HAVE IT LOOKED AND GET FIXE... Read more
STEERING
Sep 24, 2010
Incident date: Sep 20, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TILT AND TELESCOPING MOTORS FAILED AND WERE INOPERABLE. THE BRACKET THAT HELD THE TELESCOPING MOTOR WIRES TOGETHER FRACTURED AND THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO ADJUST THE STEERING WHEEL FORWARD OR BACKWARD. THE CONTACT STATED... Read more
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Jun 23, 2010
Incident date: Oct 15, 2007
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LAND ROVER, RANGE ROVER HS3. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 80 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE VEHICLE THEN DOWN SHIFTED TO A LOWER GEAR AND AS THE ACCELERATOR WAS ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE BECAME MORE RESISTANT. THE VEHI... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jun 23, 2010
Incident date: Oct 15, 2007
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LAND ROVER, RANGE ROVER HS3. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 80 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE VEHICLE THEN DOWN SHIFTED TO A LOWER GEAR AND AS THE ACCELERATOR WAS ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE BECAME MORE RESISTANT. THE VEHI... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jun 23, 2010
Incident date: Oct 15, 2007
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LAND ROVER, RANGE ROVER HS3. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 80 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE VEHICLE THEN DOWN SHIFTED TO A LOWER GEAR AND AS THE ACCELERATOR WAS ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE BECAME MORE RESISTANT. THE VEHI... Read more
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Jun 7, 2010
Incident date: Mar 7, 2007
DRIVETRAIN FAILURE.L.R. KEPT DOWN SHIFTING BEFORE NOT PULLING AT ALL. DRIVETRAIN REPAIRED BUT DAMAGE WAS DONE TO ENGINE AFTER HIGH SPEED AT LOWER GEAR. LAND ROVER SWITCHED ENGINES AND FORGED SIGNATURE TO GET PAY FROM WARRANTY CO. AFTER I REFUSED TO HAVE THEM DO ANY MORE WORK FOR ME AFTER THEY LIED T... Read more
STEERING
Sep 29, 2009
Incident date: Apr 9, 2009
TILT STEERING COLUMN FAILURE CAUSING STEERING WHEEL TO MOVE FREELY. TELESCOPING FEATURE CAUSING FREE MOVEMENT OF STEERING WHEEL ON THE VERTICAL AXIS. *TR
POWER TRAIN
Sep 15, 2009
Incident date: Sep 15, 2009
I WAS DRIVING MY 2003 RANGE ROVER THAT I JUST BOUGHT USED 2 WEEKS EARLIER. AS I WAS DRIVING, THE CAR STARTED MAKING SEVERE GRINDING NOISES AND LOST POWER. I COULD NOT STEER THAT WELL AND WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. I MANAGED TO GET BARELY ENOUGH POWER TO MAKE IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND PULL I... Read more
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Sep 15, 2009
Incident date: Sep 15, 2009
I WAS DRIVING MY 2003 RANGE ROVER THAT I JUST BOUGHT USED 2 WEEKS EARLIER. AS I WAS DRIVING, THE CAR STARTED MAKING SEVERE GRINDING NOISES AND LOST POWER. I COULD NOT STEER THAT WELL AND WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. I MANAGED TO GET BARELY ENOUGH POWER TO MAKE IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND PULL I... Read more
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Jun 11, 2009
Incident date: Nov 22, 2006
I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM MANUFACTURER FOR SAFETY RECALL. PART OF THE PROGRAM IS TO REIMBURSE FOR MONEY PAID IN THE PAST TO REPAIR PART. THE MANUFACTURER HAS STATED THAT THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP MUST BE INVOLVED TO REIMBURSE ME BUT THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP IS NOT ASSISTING. IT IS LAND ROVER SAFETY RECALL P04... Read more
STEERING
Apr 9, 2009
Incident date: Mar 25, 2009
THE STEERING COLUMN, REACH MOTOR, IS GETTING STUCK. AND I HEARD THIS ISN'T 1ST COMPLAINT REGARDING, REACH MOTOR IN 04 LANDROVER RANGE ROVER, HSE. *TR
SUSPENSION
Mar 4, 2009
Incident date: Feb 22, 2009
I HAVE A 2003, RANGE ROVER HSE. THE AIR SUSPENSION INACTIVE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE WHEELS SHOOK. I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN (12/29/08). THEY COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM AND SUGGESTED AN ALIGNMENT. I GOT THE ALIGNMENT AND THEY CLEARED THE WARNING LIGHT (1/2/09). I LEFT AND NOTICED THE VEHIC... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Mar 4, 2009
Incident date: Feb 22, 2009
I HAVE A 2003, RANGE ROVER HSE. THE AIR SUSPENSION INACTIVE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE WHEELS SHOOK. I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN (12/29/08). THEY COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM AND SUGGESTED AN ALIGNMENT. I GOT THE ALIGNMENT AND THEY CLEARED THE WARNING LIGHT (1/2/09). I LEFT AND NOTICED THE VEHIC... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Feb 22, 2009
Incident date: Feb 3, 2009
I WAS TRAVELING ABOVE 30 MPH, WHEN I HEARD A LOUD NOISE COME FROM UNDER MY VEHICLE. ABOUT A MINUTE LATER, MY BACK WHEELS LOCK DOWN AND I LOST CONTROLLED OF MY VEHICLE. THIS THE FIRST TIME THIS EVER HAPPEN. THE BOLTS CAME LOOSE FROM THE LEFT AXLE CAUSE THE HAND BRAKE CABLE TO POP OFF AND WRAPPED AROU... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jan 13, 2009
Incident date: Dec 16, 2008
I HAD TO HAVE MY 2003 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER REPAIRED FOR THIS VERY SAME PROBLEM IN DECEMBER, 2007. THE DEALER WANTED MUCH MORE THAN WHAT I HAD PAID FOR PER THE ATTACHED REPAIR BILL FROM EURO CAR. WHEN I RECEIVED THIS LETTER, I CALLED LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA AND WAS TOLD THAT I HAD TO GO THROUGH ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jan 12, 2009
Incident date: Nov 1, 2004
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER. THE CONTACT HAS EXPERIENCED MULTIPLE FAILURES WITH THE VEHICLE SINCE THE TIME OF PURCHASE. WHENEVER SHE TURNED ON THE VEHICLE, THE ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, WHICH STATED "COOLING TEMPERATURE". WHEN THE CONTACT ADDED WA... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jan 12, 2009
Incident date: Nov 1, 2004
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER. THE CONTACT HAS EXPERIENCED MULTIPLE FAILURES WITH THE VEHICLE SINCE THE TIME OF PURCHASE. WHENEVER SHE TURNED ON THE VEHICLE, THE ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, WHICH STATED "COOLING TEMPERATURE". WHEN THE CONTACT ADDED WA... Read more
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Sep 25, 2008
Incident date: Sep 19, 2008
2003 RANGE ROVER FRONT DIFFERENTIAL FAILED AND TORE OFF. *TR
POWER TRAIN
Aug 11, 2008
Incident date: Aug 8, 2008
COMPLETE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT FAILURE - SUDDEN, WITHOUT ANY WARNING, WHILE DRIVING. 2003 RANGE ROVER HSE. *TR
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Aug 11, 2008
Incident date: Aug 8, 2008
COMPLETE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT FAILURE - SUDDEN, WITHOUT ANY WARNING, WHILE DRIVING. 2003 RANGE ROVER HSE. *TR
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Jun 28, 2008
Incident date: Jun 28, 2008
MY FRONT DIFFERENTIAL HAS FAILED ON MY LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER. THERE WAS NO WARNING JUST AN INSTANT LOUD GRINDING NOISE AND FRONT WHEEL LOCK. I COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jun 26, 2008
Incident date: Jun 25, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE RPM'S INCREASED WITHOUT ACCELERATION. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN, BUT WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE, THE VEHICLE'S SPEED WOULD NOT INCREASE. HE PLACED THE VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL AND MOVED TO THE SIDE OF THE ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jun 13, 2008
Incident date: Jun 7, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD GRINDING NOISE. WHEN HE DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE NOISE RECURRED. THE SOUND OCCURRED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO ANY GEAR. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND THE TRANSMISSION FAILURE LIGHT... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 11, 2008
Incident date: Jun 5, 2008
I WAS DRIVING IN THE FREEWAY WHEN SUDDENLY MY 2003 RANGE ROVER STARTED TO SLOW DOWN AND COMPLETELY STOPPED MAKING A LOUD GRINDING NOISE WHEN I STEPPED ON THE GAS PEDAL. THIS IS THE 2ND TIME THIS HAPPENS. *TR
EQUIPMENT
Jun 5, 2008
Incident date: May 24, 2008
SEPT 2003 MY WIFE WAS DRIVING 50 MPH IN WASHINGTON DC, AND THE CAR STARTED TO MAKE LOUD NOISES, AND STOPPED ON THE HIGHWAY AT RUSH HOUR. THE CAR WOULD NOT GO INTO DRIVE WITHOUT MAKING SCREECHING NOISES. LAND ROVER ANNAPOLIS SAID IT WAS A FRONT DIFFERENTIAL FAILURE AND THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE TR... Read more
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Jun 5, 2008
Incident date: May 24, 2008
SEPT 2003 MY WIFE WAS DRIVING 50 MPH IN WASHINGTON DC, AND THE CAR STARTED TO MAKE LOUD NOISES, AND STOPPED ON THE HIGHWAY AT RUSH HOUR. THE CAR WOULD NOT GO INTO DRIVE WITHOUT MAKING SCREECHING NOISES. LAND ROVER ANNAPOLIS SAID IT WAS A FRONT DIFFERENTIAL FAILURE AND THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE TR... Read more
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Jun 3, 2008
Incident date: May 26, 2008
IN 2006 OUR 2003 RANGE ROVER EXPERIENCED A FAILURE OF THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL. ON 5/26/2008 IT EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE AFTER BEING IN FOR SERVICE JUST A MONTH PRIOR. *TR
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
May 27, 2008
Incident date: May 24, 2008
I WAS ON THE 405 HIGHWAY DRIVING SOUTH BOUND WHEN MY NEW 2003 RANGE ROVER HSE LOST ALL OF ITS ACCELERATION. THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL OF THE CAR HAD GIVEN OUT. WHEN IT HAPPENED IT WAS A TOTAL SURPRISE. A COUPLE OF WEEKS PRIOR THE FRONT WHEELS BEGAN TO SQUEAK AS IF I NEEDED NEW FRONT BREAKS WHICH I DID... Read more
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
May 21, 2008
Incident date: May 21, 2008
FRONT DIFFERENTIAL WENT OUT. I WAS ON AN INCLINE, TRUCK MADE A LOUD NOISE, DISPLAY READ PUT TRUCK IN NEUTRAL AND IT STOPPED, THOUGH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WORKED LITTLE IF AT ALL. *TR
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
May 21, 2008
Incident date: Dec 6, 2007
FRONT DIFFERENTIAL AND DRIVE SHAFTS FAILED ON THE 2003 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER. THE CAR WAS INOPERABLE AND PUT ME IN A VERY DANGEROUS INTERSECTION. IF THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED ON THE HIGHWAY, I BELIEVE IT WOULD HAVE CAUSED AN AUTO ACCIDENT. *TR
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Apr 28, 2008
Incident date: Apr 27, 2008
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER MK 3 2003 MODEL YEAR FRONT DIFFERENTIAL FAILURE. VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN ON INTERSTATE 59 SOUTH NEAR RICHMOND AT 65MPH. A GRINDING NOISE WAS HEARD FROM TRANSMISSION TUNNEL AND THERE WAS AN IMMEDIATE LOSS OF DRIVE TO BOTH FROM AND REAR AXLES. IT WAS NECESSARY TO COAST THE VEHI... Read more
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Apr 22, 2008
Incident date: Apr 14, 2008
I WAS TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE 75 IN THE RIGHT LANE DURING RUSH HOUR. MY CAR STARTED MAKING A LOUD NOISE, I PULLED OVER, TURNED THE CAR OFF. I STARTED THE CAR AND WAS NOT ABLE TO DRIVE OFF. MY VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO LANDROVER DEALER AND I WAS INFORMED THAT MY DRIVE SHAFT HAD TO BE REPLACED. I HAD TO PA... Read more
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EPA Fuel Economy, 2003 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4L 8-cyl, Automatic 5-spd (4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive) | 11.0 | 16.0 | 13.0 | Premium | $5,850 |
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, 2003 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
94 manufacturer communications from 54 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 010000 STEERING | 8 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 |
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 5 |
| 012000 STEERING:COLUMN | 5 |
| 200000 WHEELS | 4 |
| 021230 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM | 4 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 4 |
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 4 |
LTB00401NAS6
Mar 26, 2018
010000 STEERING
The steering wheel may exhibit a vibration / shimmy while driving.
LTB00401NAS6
Mar 26, 2018
020000 SUSPENSION
The steering wheel may exhibit a vibration / shimmy while driving.
LTB00401NAS6
Mar 26, 2018
200000 WHEELS
The steering wheel may exhibit a vibration / shimmy while driving.
SSM73409
Mar 21, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Issue: Powertrain Transmission Module Learn Adaption routine has been instated on SDD/Pathfinder.
SSM73409
Mar 21, 2018
100000 POWER TRAIN
Issue: Powertrain Transmission Module Learn Adaption routine has been instated on SDD/Pathfinder.
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
LTB00401NAS5
May 9, 2017
010000 STEERING
Situation: The steering wheel may exhibit a vibration / shimmy while driving.
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
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
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."
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."
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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"
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"
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
SSM71859
Nov 6, 2014
220000 SEATS
"ISSUE CUSTOMERS / DEALERS MAY REPORT A CONCERN WITH THE CONDITION OF SEAT COVERS CAUSE LACK OF UNDERSTAND OF LEATHER AS A NATURAL PRODUCT AND THE CONDITIONS IT MAY CAUSE."
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
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
LTB00033NAS2
Sep 9, 2014
012000 STEERING:COLUMN
"SITUATION: THE STEERING COLUMN MAY REQUIRE REPLACEMENT DUE TO CERTAIN ISSUES OR DAMAGE. CAUSE: THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: ? INOPERATIVE TILT MECHANISM; ? STEERING COLUMN LOCK MECHANISM ISSUE; ? REACH SPINDLE TH
LTB00033NAS2
Sep 9, 2014
010000 STEERING
"SITUATION: THE STEERING COLUMN MAY REQUIRE REPLACEMENT DUE TO CERTAIN ISSUES OR DAMAGE. CAUSE: THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: ? INOPERATIVE TILT MECHANISM; ? STEERING COLUMN LOCK MECHANISM ISSUE; ? REACH SPINDLE TH
LTB00033NAS2
Sep 9, 2014
010000 STEERING
Technical Bulletin: Steering Column Issues Requiring Replacement
LTB00033NAS2
Sep 9, 2014
010000 STEERING
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
LTB00033NAS2
Sep 9, 2014
010000 STEERING
Technical Bulletin: Steering Column Issues Requiring Replacement
LTB-00033
Sep 9, 2014
012000 STEERING:COLUMN
LANDROVER 2003-2009: REGARDING REPLACEMENT OF STEERING COLUMN DUE TO LOCK MECHANISM, CLICKING NOISES, TILT MECHANISM FAILS TO WORK, AND REACH SPINDLE THREAD DAMAGE . *LJ
SSM71949
Aug 29, 2014
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
"ISSUE: JAGUAR LAND ROVER HAVE BEEN MADE AWARE OF CONCERN WITH SYMPTOM DRIVEN DIAGNOSTICS (SDD) ON DVD 139 WHERE YOU ARE UNABLE TO SELECT THE MODEL YEAR AFTER THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) READ. CAUSE: THE CONCERN WAS IDENTIFI
SSM71949
Aug 29, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
"ISSUE: JAGUAR LAND ROVER HAVE BEEN MADE AWARE OF CONCERN WITH SYMPTOM DRIVEN DIAGNOSTICS (SDD) ON DVD 139 WHERE YOU ARE UNABLE TO SELECT THE MODEL YEAR AFTER THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) READ. CAUSE: THE CONCERN WAS IDENTIFI
SSM71959
Aug 26, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
"ISSUE: DISCOLORATION OR PEELING OF THE FRONT OR REAR LAND ROVER OR RANGE ROVER BADGE"
SSM71959
Aug 26, 2014
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
"ISSUE: DISCOLORATION OR PEELING OF THE FRONT OR REAR LAND ROVER OR RANGE ROVER BADGE"
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
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
LTB00676NAS1
Aug 5, 2014
135000 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
Technical Bulletin: Door Mirror Judders During Powerfold Operation
LTB00676NAS1
Aug 5, 2014
130000 VISIBILITY
Technical Bulletin: Door Mirror Judders During Powerfold Operation
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."
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"
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
SSM71360
May 28, 2014
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Software Update.
SSM71638
Feb 16, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
"ISSUE CUSTOMER REPORTS THAT THE START STOP SWITCH ON THE FASCIA IS SPLIT, DEFORMED OR CRAZED. CAUSE SPECIFICATION OF MATERIAL WAS NOT CORRECT FOR APPLICATION."
SSM71638
Feb 16, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
"ISSUE CUSTOMER REPORTS THAT THE START STOP SWITCH ON THE FASCIA IS SPLIT, DEFORMED OR CRAZED. CAUSE SPECIFICATION OF MATERIAL WAS NOT CORRECT FOR APPLICATION."
LTB00401NAS4
Feb 10, 2014
190000 TIRES
Technical Bulletin: Wheel/Tire Balancing and Optimization
LTB00401NAS4
Feb 10, 2014
200000 WHEELS
Technical Bulletin: Wheel/Tire Balancing and Optimization
LTB00401NAS4
Feb 10, 2014
200000 WHEELS
Technical Bulletin: Wheel/Tire Balancing and Optimization
LTB00401NAS4
Feb 10, 2014
200000 WHEELS
SITUATION: THE STEERING WHEEL MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION / SHIMMY WHILE DRIVING. CAUSE: THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A ROAD WHEEL/TIRE ASSEMBLY IMBALANCE AND/OR TEMPORARY TIRE FLAT-SPOTTING.
LTB00401NAS4
Feb 10, 2014
190000 TIRES
SITUATION: THE STEERING WHEEL MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION / SHIMMY WHILE DRIVING. CAUSE: THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A ROAD WHEEL/TIRE ASSEMBLY IMBALANCE AND/OR TEMPORARY TIRE FLAT-SPOTTING.
LTB00401NAS4
Feb 10, 2014
010000 STEERING
SITUATION: THE STEERING WHEEL MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION / SHIMMY WHILE DRIVING. CAUSE: THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A ROAD WHEEL/TIRE ASSEMBLY IMBALANCE AND/OR TEMPORARY TIRE FLAT-SPOTTING.
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."
SSM70258
Dec 6, 2013
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Software Update.
SSM69318
Dec 1, 2013
138300 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:CONDENSOR/EVAPORATOR
Air Conditioning compressors premature failure due to incorrect run in procedure
LTB00389NAS3
Nov 19, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
Technical Bulletin: Squeaks & Rattles Kit Availability
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."
LTB00581NAS1
Sep 16, 2013
021232 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION:SPRINGS/BAGS
"SITUATION: A LOWER-LEVEL SERVICE REPAIR KIT IS NOW AVAILABLE IN THE EVENT IT IS NECESSARY TO REPLACE THE FRONT AIR SPRING WHILE THE SHOCK ABSORBER IS STILL FUNCTIONAL. CAUSE: FRONT AIR SPRING REPLACEMENT."
LTB00581NAS1
Sep 16, 2013
021232 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION:SPRINGS/BAGS
Technical Bulletin: Front Air Spring - Lower-Level Repair Kit
LTB00581NAS1
Sep 16, 2013
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Technical Bulletin: Front Air Spring - Lower-Level Repair Kit
LTB00581NAS1
Sep 16, 2013
021230 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
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
LTB00552NAS1
Jul 3, 2013
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Technical Bulletin: Windshiefld Wiper Noise/Judder/Streak
LTB00552NAS1
Jul 3, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
Technical Bulletin: Windshiefld Wiper Noise/Judder/Streak
LTB00552NAS1
Jul 3, 2013
130000 VISIBILITY
Technical Bulletin: Windshiefld Wiper Noise/Judder/Streak
LTB00552NAS1
Jul 3, 2013
130000 VISIBILITY
Technical Bulletin: Windshiefld Wiper Noise/Judder/Streak
SSM66677
Jun 26, 2013
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
"ISSUE: AFTER THE ENGINE COOLANT ON A 5.0L V8 AJ133 ENGINE HAS BEEN PARTIALLY OR FULLY DRAINED AND FILLED, THE CUSTOMER EXPERIENCES THE ENGINE OVERHEATING. CAUSE: THE REFILL PROCEDURE HAS NOT BEEN COMPLETED CORRECTLY, RESULTING IN INSUF
SSM66677
Jun 26, 2013
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
"ISSUE: AFTER THE ENGINE COOLANT ON A 5.0L V8 AJ133 ENGINE HAS BEEN PARTIALLY OR FULLY DRAINED AND FILLED, THE CUSTOMER EXPERIENCES THE ENGINE OVERHEATING. CAUSE: THE REFILL PROCEDURE HAS NOT BEEN COMPLETED CORRECTLY, RESULTING IN INSUF
SSM66617
Jun 26, 2013
119100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
"ISSUE: A CUSTOMER MAY REPORT A CONCERN WITH A FLAT BATTERY OR POOR STARTING; WHEN TESTING THE BATTERY IT IS DETERMINED THAT A CHARGE IS REQUIRED. CAUSE: WHEN CHARGING A BATTERY (BOTH PRIMARY AND SECONDARY) WITH A BMS (BATTERY MONITORIN
SSM66617
Jun 26, 2013
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
"ISSUE: A CUSTOMER MAY REPORT A CONCERN WITH A FLAT BATTERY OR POOR STARTING; WHEN TESTING THE BATTERY IT IS DETERMINED THAT A CHARGE IS REQUIRED. CAUSE: WHEN CHARGING A BATTERY (BOTH PRIMARY AND SECONDARY) WITH A BMS (BATTERY MONITORIN
SSM66617
Jun 26, 2013
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
"ISSUE: A CUSTOMER MAY REPORT A CONCERN WITH A FLAT BATTERY OR POOR STARTING; WHEN TESTING THE BATTERY IT IS DETERMINED THAT A CHARGE IS REQUIRED. CAUSE: WHEN CHARGING A BATTERY (BOTH PRIMARY AND SECONDARY) WITH A BMS (BATTERY MONITORIN
SSM66617
Jun 26, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
"ISSUE: A CUSTOMER MAY REPORT A CONCERN WITH A FLAT BATTERY OR POOR STARTING; WHEN TESTING THE BATTERY IT IS DETERMINED THAT A CHARGE IS REQUIRED. CAUSE: WHEN CHARGING A BATTERY (BOTH PRIMARY AND SECONDARY) WITH A BMS (BATTERY MONITORIN
LTB-00497-NAS
Oct 31, 2012
012000 STEERING:COLUMN
LAND ROVER: THERE IS NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN REACH MOTOR AND POSSIBLE CAUSE MAY BE A LACK OF REACH SPINDLE LUBRICATION OR AN INTERNAL FAULT FROM WITHIN. MODELS 2003-2009 RANGE ROVER (LM). *PE
SSM55817
Mar 5, 2012
021230 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
"RE-ISSUED FEBRUARY 2014. ISSUE: ENGINEERING INVESTIGATION TO FRONT AIR SPRING FAILURES CAUSE: UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME"
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
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
Q-041
Dec 8, 2008
105500 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
LAND ROVER: SERVICE ACTION: FRONT DIFFERENTIAL TO PROPELLER SHAFT SPLINE WEAR - REPAIR PROCEDURE. *PE UPDATED 6/29/09. *PE
SA-Q-041
Oct 1, 2008
105500 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
LAND ROVER SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED FOR RANGE ROVERS MODEL YEARS 2003-2005. A POTENTIAL CONCERN WITH THE ALIGNMENT OF THE JOINT THAT CONNECTS THE FRONT PROPSHAFT TO THE FRONT
SB028
Apr 15, 2008
012000 STEERING:COLUMN
SERVICE ACTION: STEERING COLUMN TILT MECHANISM UPGRADE. *NJ
SSM37361
Feb 28, 2008
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
"RE-ISSUED DEC 2015 A LARGE NUMBER OF OXYGEN SENSORS THAT HAVE BEEN REPLACED IN THE NORTH AMERICAN MARKET HAVE BEEN RETURNED TO THE SUPPLIER (DENSO) TO INVESTIGATE FOR POSSIBLE DEFECTS."
211003
Mar 1, 2007
010000 STEERING
STEERING COLUMN FAULTS. *TT UPDATED 04-27-07. *KB
600305
Jul 25, 2005
021230 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
AIR SUSPENSION PRESSURE SENSOR REPLACEMENT FOR CONCERNS THAT THE ELECTRIC AIR SUSPENSION (EAS) WARNING LAMP IS ILLUMINATED. ALL LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER. *TT
600105
Mar 16, 2005
021230 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
AIR SUSPENSION DIAGNOSTIC GUIDELINES-INCORRECTLY DIAGNOSED EAS SYSTEM FAULTS. *SC
SB137
Nov 7, 2003
012000 STEERING:COLUMN
SERVICE ACTION FOR STEERING COLUMN SQUEAK. *TT
037603
Aug 22, 2003
135200 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
OUTSIDE MIRROR LOOSE OR VIBRATING. *TT
TA038604
Jun 11, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2003 RANGE ROVER BODY CONTROL UNIT (BCU) SET TO PRODUCTION MODE. *TT
540103
Jan 31, 2003
105500 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
FRONT DIFFERENTIAL TORQUE VALUES. *TT
VKT0204
Sep 20, 2002
354600 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION RGARDING THE TOW HARNESS KIT (YWJ500010) AND ITS INSTALLATION. *TT
028603
Sep 18, 2002
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
COMPLAINTS THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS EXTINGUISH OR DIM AND THAT ONE OR MORE OF THE DOOR LIGHTS IS NOT WORKING. *TT
NHTSA Safety Investigations, LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA26003
Opened: Apr 24, 2026
Front Steering Knuckle Fractures
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) is upgrading its Preliminary Evaluation (PE25006) of front steering knuckle fractures on model year (MY) 2014 through 2017 Range Rover Sport vehicles to an Engineering Analysis. ODI opened PE25006 on June 27, 2025, after receiving 12 Vehicle Owner's Questi... Read more
PE25006
Opened: Jun 27, 2025 , Closed: Apr 24, 2026
Front Steering Knuckle Fractures
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) is upgrading its Preliminary Evaluation (PE25006) of front steering knuckle fractures on model year (MY) 2014 through 2017 Range Rover Sport vehicles to an Engineering Analysis. ODI opened PE25006 on June 27, 2025, after receiving 12 Vehicle Owner's Questi... Read more
EA18004
Opened: Jul 2, 2018 , Closed: Oct 17, 2019
Door latch failure
On May 24, 2019, Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (JLR) submitted two Part 573 letters to NHTSA describing door latch defects that could result in doors opening while driving in certain model year (MY) 2013-2016 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles equipped with JLR?s Unilatch Keyless Vehi... Read more
RQ17005
Opened: Aug 4, 2017 , Closed: Jul 3, 2018
Door Latch Open While Driving
On June 11, 2015, Jaguar-Land Rover (JLR) submitted a Defect Information Report (DIR) to NHTSA describing a defect condition in the electronically controlled door latch systems of approximately 65,372 model year (MY) 2013-2016 Range Rover and MY 2014-2016 Range Rover Sport that may result in inciden... Read more
EA97028
Opened: Dec 30, 1997 , Closed: Jul 2, 1998
UNDERHOOD FIRES
ALLEGED OWNERS REPORT THAT FLAMES ERUPT UNDERHOOD, WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN
PE97039
Opened: Aug 27, 1997 , Closed: Dec 30, 1997
UNDERHOOD FIRES
Alleged flame erupted under the hood, while the vehicle wer being driven
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER across all model years (1987, 2026).
161
Total Recalls
1,384
Total Complaints
6
Investigations
85
Reported Crashes
53
Reported Fires
4
Reported Deaths
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER - 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 | 13 | View |
| 2024 | 8 | 16 | View |
| 2023 | 9 | 33 | View |
| 2022 | 8 | 4 | View |
| 2021 | 4 | 16 | View |
| 2020 | 4 | 31 | View |
| 2019 | 3 | 27 | View |
| 2018 | 4 | 44 | View |
| 2017 | 8 | 84 | View |
| 2016 | 13 | 95 | View |
| 2015 | 8 | 102 | View |
| 2014 | 10 | 67 | View |
| 2013 | 6 | 37 | View |
| 2012 | 4 | 23 | View |
| 2011 | 3 | 20 | View |
| 2010 | 5 | 23 | View |
| 2009 | 4 | 5 | View |
| 2008 | 3 | 36 | View |
| 2007 | 3 | 22 | View |
| 2006 | 2 | 84 | View |
| 2005 | 1 | 44 | View |
| 2004 | 1 | 78 | View |
| 2003 (current) | 1 | 133 | |
| 2002 | 0 | 25 | View |
| 2001 | 1 | 7 | View |
| 2000 | 3 | 34 | View |
| 1999 | 5 | 38 | View |
| 1998 | 3 | 28 | View |
| 1997 | 3 | 27 | View |
| 1996 | 3 | 50 | View |
| 1995 | 7 | 46 | View |
| 1994 | 0 | 13 | View |
| 1993 | 0 | 25 | View |
| 1992 | 0 | 6 | View |
| 1991 | 3 | 7 | View |
| 1990 | 3 | 14 | View |
| 1989 | 1 | 6 | View |
| 1988 | 5 | 2 | View |
| 1987 | 6 | 3 | View |