I WAS TOLD BY THE LAND ROVER SERVICE MANAGER SHON TORRES THAT THE STEERING COLUMNS ON VEHICLES OF THIS MANUFACTURING YEAR AND THE YEARS SURROUNDING IT HAVE OFTEN HAD ISSUES WHERE THE STEERING COLUMN WILL STOP RECOGNIZING THE KEY. HE WENT ON TO SAY THAT MANY TIMES NO KEYS CAN BE REPROGRAMMED TO THE STEERING COLUMN AND AT THAT POINT YOU WOULD HAVE TO PURCHASE A NEW DYEING COLUMN WHICH COSTS AROUND $…
2006 Land Rover Range Rover steering problems
moderate 7 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $700
What owners are reporting 5 most recent
WHEN I BACKED MY RANGE ROVER UP OVER THE SIDE CURB IT LOCKED MY STEERING. I CAN ONLY TURN MY WHEEL WHEN THE TRUCK IS DRIVING IT HAS NO POWER WHILE IN JUST SITTING AT A LIGHT. MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO PARK MY TRUCK BECAUSE I CAN'T TURN THE WHEEL WITHOUT GAS TO THE TRUCK. I TOOK IT TO AUTO ZONE TO SEE IF IT WAS POWER STEERING BUT NO NOISE THE FLUIDS ARE IN THERE.
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.
THE DIFFERENTIAL FAILED ON MY RANGE ROVER IS MAKING LOUD HUMMING SOUNDS.
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. TOOK VEHICLE TO LAND ROVER SERVICE CENTER AND WAS TOLD BY SERVICE ADVISOR THAT THIS IS A "VERY COMMON" PROBLEM WITH THE MODEL YEAR 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009. THE ONLY FIX WILL BE A REPLACEMENT OF ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN, AFTER EACH SHUT OF…
Common questions
How serious is the steering problem on the 2006 Land Rover Range Rover?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 7 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $700 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the steering typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $700 for steering 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 steering?
No active recalls currently cover steering 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.