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2006 Land Rover Range Rover Recalls, Problems & Maintenance

The 2006 Land Rover Range Rover has no open NHTSA recalls. Owners report 7 recurring issue clusters, led by “Steering column lock and ignition key failure.” Land Rover schedules service annually: oil and inspection every 12 months or roughly 16,000 miles, whichever comes first, with the interval message shown in the instrument cluster. The published intervals assume on-road use — Land Rover halves oil and driveline intervals for sustained off-road driving, deep wading, or heavy towing. On air-suspension models (Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Discovery), have the compressor, struts, and ride-height sensors inspected at every service; it's far cheaper as a check than as a failure.

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No open recalls on file. NHTSA lists no unrepaired safety recalls for this year, make and model. A recall can be issued at any time, and a specific car can still have one open — check yours by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Known issues & problems for this vehicle

What drivers and federal regulators have officially reported about the 2006 Land Rover Range Rover.

Reported to NHTSA

Steering column lock and ignition key failure

STEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

6 NHTSA complaints · 2011-01 → 2023-07

“THE STEERING COLUMN MOBIZATION HAVE GONE ON IT. AND THE RANGE ROVER DEALERSHIP WANT TO FIX IT FOR 8700.00 I CAN'T AFFORD IT AND I'M AN ELDERL. PLEASE FIND OUT IS THERE A RECALL”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11127930
“THE VEHICLE IGNITION LOCK IS NOT ACCEPTING THE KEY, AFTER REMOVING THE IGNITION FUSE THE SYSTEM IS RE-SET AND KEY WILL START VEHICLE AND UNLOCK STEERING WHEEL LOCK”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10622308
“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER HSE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD REMAIN STUCK IN AN UPWARD POSITION INTERMITTENTLY, SIMILAR TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 08V248000 ( STEERING:COLUMN). THE FAILURE BEGAN SIX MONTHS AGO”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10378783

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Front and rear differential failure

POWER TRAIN

7 NHTSA complaints · 2013-06 → 2016-10

“FRONT DIFFERENTIAL MAKING GRINDING NOISE,SHOP SAYS IT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10914884
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, A LOUD ABNORMAL NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10811953
“VEHICLE BEGAN MAKING A MID TO HIGH PITCH WHINING/GRINDING SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE SOUND IS PRESENT AT MOST SPEEDS NOW. LAND ROVER DEALER TOLD ME IT WAS THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL BEGINNING TO FAIL, AND WOULD COST 2200.00 TO REPLACE”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10522437

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False dashboard warning indicators and gauge readings

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

3 NHTSA complaints · 2016-09 → 2017-12

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT CONTINUOUSLY RUN WITHOUT ALL OF THE INDICATORS ILLUMINATING IN ERROR”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11054206
“THIS VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK BY THE MANUFACTURER FOR ELECTRICAL ISSUES IT WAS THEN RESOLD. I JUST PURCHASED IT AND IT HAS SERIOUS ELECTRICAL ISSUES. I HAVE OWNED IT A MONTH AND IT HAD CODES WITHIN 48 HOURS OF PURCHASE. SYSTEM FAILURE CODES”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11041888
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE JERKED, HESITATED, AND THE FUEL AND TEMPERATURE GAUGES DISPLAYED FALSE INFORMATION. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10907529

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Vehicle rolls away from Park outside recall scope

POWER TRAIN

2 NHTSA complaints · 2012-04 → 2026-09

“My 2006 Range Rover rolls away while shifted into Park. This matches the exact defect of Land Rover Recall B023 / NHTSA Campaign 05V502000, but Land Rover tells me my VIN is excluded. The original recall parameters were too narrow and missed my vehicle”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11764648
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON AN INCLINE THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ROLL AWAY ON ITS OWN. THE CONTACT WAS INSIDE THE VEHICLE AND PLACED THE PARKING BRAKE IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10453755

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Service brake failure and recall 15V039000 parts delay

SERVICE BRAKES

4 NHTSA complaints · 2015-04 → 2016-02

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V039000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC), BUT THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10766406
“THERE IS A RECALL ON MY FRONT BRAKE LINES. THE RECALL NUMBER IS 15V-039. I HAD MY BRAKE LINES REPLACED PRIOR TO THE RECALL BEING ISSUED. THE RECALL STATES THAT THE MANUFACTURER WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE LINES FOR FREE OR REIMBURSE ME IF I HAD THE LINES DONE PRIOR TO THE RECALL”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10749715
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10713726

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Dashboard cracking at airbag cutout

AIR BAGS, STRUCTURE

4 NHTSA complaints · 2014-10 → 2018-04

“FRONT DASH HAS CRACKED ALL THE WAY ACROSS. I AM SO AFRAID THAT THIS WILL AFFECT THE AIRBAG AND CAUSE IT TO DEPLOY PREMATURELY”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11083463
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER. THE CONTACT NOTICED A CRACK ON THE DASHBOARD THAT EXTENDED TO THE AIR BAG COMPARTMENT. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE AIR BAG COULD DEPLOY SPONTANEOUSLY. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10872434
“PASSENGER SIDE DASHBOARD HAS CRACKING AROUND THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. I TOOK IT TO THREE INDEPENDENT UPHOLSTERY SHOPS AND THEY ALL DECLINE TO PERFORM ANY REPAIR DUE TO SAFETY/LIABILITY CONCERNS. THEY SAY IT IS FAIRLY COMMON FOR MY YEAR/MAKE/MODEL VEHICLE”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10643326

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Passenger seat occupancy sensor disabling airbag

AIR BAGS

3 NHTSA complaints · 2010-01 → 2014-04

“THE FRONT PASSENGER OCCUPANCY SENSOR IN MY 2006 RANGE ROVER INTERMITTENTLY WORKS. WHEN THE PASSENGER SEAT IS OCCUPIED, 50% OF THE TIME THE AIR BAG FAULT LIGHT WILL BE ILLUMINATED, WHICH MEANS THAT THE PASSENGER AIRBAG, OR PERHAPS ALL AIRBAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY IN AN ACCIDENT”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10578668
“PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANCY SENSOR FAILED WHICH DISABLES THE AIRBAG(S), REQUIRING REPLACEMENT. I KNOW THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE SAME PART SEVERAL 2006 BMW MODELS, LAND ROVER WAS OWNED BY BMW AT THE SAME TIME AND THE PART REPLACED HAS BMW BRANDING ON IT”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10298502
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER HSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE SEAT BELT WAS NOT BEING UTILIZED. IN ADDITION, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WOULD ALSO ILLUMINATE INTERMITTENTLY”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10381578

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Issues on other model years

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI). Complaint data refreshed Sep 20, 2026. Investigation data refreshed Sep 20, 2026.

We display NHTSA's record with attribution; we don't editorialize on what these complaints mean for any specific vehicle.

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Essential maintenance

Critical for safety and preventing major damage

Engine Oil & Filter (Annual Service)

Every 16,000 mi

Replace oil and filter every 12 months or about 16,000 miles, whichever comes first, using the JLR-spec oil grade for your engine. Off-road use, wading, or towing: halve the interval per Land Rover's own severe-service guidance.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$120–$160

Shop

~$85–$115

DIY

~$25–$55

Full synthetic costs more than conventional. 5-quart 0W-20 + filter is the typical bill.

Tire Rotation

Every 8,000 mi

Rotate every 8,000 miles. Full-time AWD punishes mismatched tread depth — replace tires in sets of four on Range Rover and Discovery models.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$85

Shop

~$60

DIY

Free

Often free at the shop where you bought the tires — worth asking before paying.

Brake Inspection

Every 16,000 mi

Inspect pads, rotors, and wear sensors at every annual service. Heavy curb weight means Range Rover Sport pads wear faster than sedan owners expect.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$85

Shop

~$60

DIY

Free

Most shops do this free as a courtesy with any service. Don't pay separately if you can avoid it.

Brake Fluid

Every 30,000 mi

Replace DOT 4 fluid every 2 years regardless of mileage — sooner if the vehicle wades regularly, since moisture ingress is the failure mode.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$180–$200

Shop

~$125–$140

DIY

~$10–$25

DOT 3 or 4 — match the cap. Vacuum bleeders make this a one-person DIY.

Important maintenance

Keeps your vehicle running smoothly and efficiently

Air Suspension & Underbody Inspection

Every 16,000 mi

At every annual service: check air springs for cracking, compressor operation, ride-height calibration, and underbody/driveline condition. Off-road-driven vehicles: also inspect skid plates and breather lines.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$85

Shop

~$60

DIY

Free

Most shops do this free with any paid service. A flashlight and 10 minutes covers the basics yourself.

Transfer Case Fluid

Every 60,000 mi

Replace transfer case fluid around 60,000 miles — sooner with regular towing or off-road use. The active transfer case on Range Rover Sport and Discovery is sensitive to degraded fluid.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$105–$140

Shop

~$75–$100

DIY

~$15–$40

AWD/4WD vehicles only. Easy drain-and-fill on most platforms.

Front & Rear Differential Fluid

Every 60,000 mi

Replace front and rear differential fluid around 60,000 miles; halve that for wading or towing. Models with the active rear locking differential use a specific fluid — no substitutes.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$150–$195

Shop

~$105–$135

DIY

~$20–$50

Drain plug + fill plug — straightforward DIY. AWD vehicles have two; budget for both.

Automatic Transmission Fluid (ZF 8HP)

Every 60,000 mi

The ZF 8-speed is marketed as lifetime fill; ZF itself recommends fluid and pan service around 60,000-100,000 miles. Independent JLR specialists lean toward 60,000 for towing and off-road vehicles.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$330–$500

Shop

~$235–$355

DIY

~$60–$180

Some sealed transmissions have no dipstick — fill is precise and best left to a shop. Many drivers can still DIY drain-and-fill.

Engine Air Filter

Every 30,000 mi

Replace every 30,000 miles on-road; inspect at every service if the vehicle sees dust, gravel, or trail use.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$60–$95

Shop

~$45–$70

DIY

~$15–$40

5-minute job on most cars; the airbox lid usually has clips, no tools needed.

Recommended maintenance

Extends the life of your vehicle and improves comfort

Cabin Air Filter

Every 16,000 mi

Replace at every annual service. Most JLR models locate it behind the glovebox; some Range Rover models have twin filters.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$60–$95

Shop

~$45–$70

DIY

~$15–$40

Usually behind the glovebox. Shops charge labor for a 10-minute job — easy DIY win.

Engine Coolant

On condition / lifetime

JLR long-life coolant is scheduled for roughly 10 years; independent specialists suggest refreshing around 100,000 miles, using only JLR-spec coolant.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$285–$330

Shop

~$200–$235

DIY

~$25–$60

Use the manufacturer-specified coolant — wrong color/chemistry can damage the cooling system.

Fatal crash history & reported problems

Occupant deaths in fatal crashes (FARS)

17 crashes 1990–2024

How the 17 occupant deaths break down

12

driver deaths

5

passenger deaths

17

occupant deaths

Crash years covered: 1990–2024 This model year first appears in 2007 crashes. Older models have had more years on the road to appear in these crashes, so a higher count here does not by itself mean a vehicle is less safe.

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road. How to read this number

FARS 2024 data is an annual report file. NHTSA revises these records when the final file is published, so this count can change.

Why we show driver deaths too

Every vehicle has exactly one driver seat, so driver deaths line up fairly when you compare one model to another. Occupant deaths include passengers, so a three row SUV can show a higher number than a two seat car simply because it carries more people.

Both figures are plain counts, not rates. A rate would need to know how many of each vehicle are on the road, and that registration data is not public, so we do not publish rates or scores of any kind.

IIHS publishes driver death rates using this same driver only idea, paired with a registered vehicle years denominator we do not have. Their rates and these counts answer different questions, so do not read either number here as a safety rating.

Owner-reported problem signals

Separate from the federal fatality data above: complaints owners filed with NHTSA about this year and model. These are reports of problems, unverified, and are counted here only as signals.

2

complaints mentioning a crash

3

complaints mentioning a fire

Reviewed known issues for this vehicle

Typical U.S. ranges. Actual quotes vary by shop, parts choice, and vehicle condition.

How we estimate: Dealer = OEM parts × 1.4 + labor × $165/hr. Shop = parts + labor × $115/hr. DIY = parts only.

This maintenance schedule for the 2006 Land Rover Range Rover reflects Land Rover's published service intervals and the Service Interval Indicator system. Your actual service needs may vary based on driving conditions, climate, and vehicle usage. Always consult your owner's manual for model-specific recommendations.

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