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. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY …
2006 land rover Range Rover suspension problems
moderate 7 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $900
Complaints
7
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$900
What owners are reporting 2 most recent
THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LAND ROVER. THE CONTACT STATES THAT WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE 55MPH ON THE FREEWAY THE VEHICLE STARTED GOING SLOW AND THEN FELT THE SUSPENSION DROP TO THE GROUND .ALL THE LIGHTS IILUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE WENT TO THE SIDE. THEY HAD TOLD HER THAT HER SUSPENSION HAD A BIG DEFECT. THE DEALER TOLD HER TO CALL THE INSURANCE SO THAT IT WILL NOT BE REPORTED AS A DEFECT FROM THE …
Common questions
How serious is the suspension problem on the 2006 land rover Range Rover?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 7 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?
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 $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.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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