"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 STABILIZER BAR HYDRAULIC SEAL OR SOMEWHERE ELSE. IF FOUND TO BE FROM THE PIPE O-RINGS (SEE ATTACHED DOCUMENT), THESE ARE SERVICEABLE PARTS AND SHOULD BE REPLACED. IF THE LEAK IS FOUND TO BE FROM THE HYDRAULIC SEAL, THIS IS NOT A SERVICEABLE PART AND A NEW STABILIZER BAR WILL BE REQUIRED."
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport suspension problems
moderate 4 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $900 · see suspension across all vehicles →
Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$900
When does it fail?
Of the 4 suspension 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
No new NHTSA suspension complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 17 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering suspension on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
"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 SERVICE BULLETINS LTB00204V4 AND LTB00123V4. CAUSE: INCORRECT DIAGNOSIS OF FRONT AND REAR BUSH ISSUES. SEE ATTACHED PHOTO SHOWING AN EXAMPLE OF A CRACKED FRONT BUSH."
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗"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."
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗"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 LOWER LEVEL COMPONENTS ARE AVAILABLE. SEE ATTACHED DOCUMENT FOR COMPONENT LOCATION AND PART NUMBERS."
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗"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."
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
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…
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,…
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
Had suspension trouble with your 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the suspension problem on the 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 4 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $900 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the suspension typically fail?
Based on the 4 complaints filed, suspension issues most often appear around 14,732 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 $900 for suspension 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 suspension?
No active recalls currently cover suspension 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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