2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport owner complaints

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 mileages were 28,000. Updated 03/06/08. *lj

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 55,000. The VIN was unavailable.

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 used but I should not have to sacrifice my safety. It seems the aftermarket does not have the airbag available any longer.

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

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 failure caused both of my rear tires to buckle inward causing the left one to blow and the right on gauged out on the inside. Land rover dealership diagnostic report showed suspension failure and they just pushed a button to raise it back up. They fixed absolutely nothing and expected me to pay for two new tires and wanted to send me back on the road. The manufacturer was no help either. I still pay this car note and to date have never driven this death trap again. Im a afraid it will happen a

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 also started happening a couple years ago. The above happened again yesterday and the day before, October 9, 2021.

2006 range rover sport suspension failure: : suspension fault light displays after suspension raise 6 inches when driving at 70 MPH. *tr

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 dealership, and were awaiting for further inspections. *ak

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 +

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 front control arms (to date ..nearly $2000 in repairs). Dealership has done all it can to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer is land rover. Land rover corporate has refused to assist owner or dealership in providing a technical solution to the problem. Only advice is of us to wait for a computer error code to display on the dash so the dealer can determine which part to replace. Safety issue.. This is unacceptable. (air shock, sensor, air shocks compressor, values). This problem has persisted f

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

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 they changed the steering shaft. The vehicle has been to the dealer approximately 7 times for the same failure, but there has been no successful remedy. The vehicle is currently at the dealer having the rack and pinion changed. The technician stated that the repair to the rack and pinion would only be a temporary repair until the manufacturer could provide a better remedy. The speed was unknown. The failure mileage was 5,635. Updated 05/21/08 *bf the drivers door handle was stuck, the n

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 transmission or engine complications at further cost to the owner" ( claudia, at landrover n.a. 800 637 6837 extn 2916). *tr

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 was unsafe to drive home because the other rear tire looked just as bad. Dealer initially said it was an alignment problem, but on further investigation, uncovered a problem with the front differential.*ak

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 differential and found the paint delaminated from the inside of the differential.

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

1. Computer malfunction 2. Gas tank leak. *nm

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

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 Database that you guys provided and found out that it has seven recalls and the guy at Range Rover dealership would not take care of it for me I am having a problem because they cannot be identified on your website but when you put in the code for the recall it comes up what am I to do?