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 mechanic stated that the air bags did not deploy due to the angle of the crash. The current and failure…
2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport airbags problems
severe 5 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags across all vehicles →
Complaints
5
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,100
2crashes
3injuries
When does it fail?
Of the 5 airbags complaints filed for the 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Airbags accounts for 19% of all owner complaints filed against this vehicle, across 4 categories tracked.
No new NHTSA airbags complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 18 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
What owners are reporting 5 most recent
Plastic on dash instrument panel is crack on the lines where the airbags are located.
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 failure could potentially be a defective part. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was…
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. Please help me by recalling the airbag so Land Rover can replace the airbag. I bought the vehicle…
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
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Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
It's a meaningful issue. 5 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Based on the 5 complaints filed, airbags issues most often appear around 35,057 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2006/Land Rover/Range Rover Sport.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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