The steering wheel may exhibit a vibration / shimmy while driving.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2006 Land Rover Range Rover suspension problems
moderate 7 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $900 · see suspension across all vehicles →
Complaints
7
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$900
When does it fail?
Of the 7 suspension complaints filed for the 2006 Land Rover Range Rover, 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 10 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.
Technical Bulletin: Air Suspension Compressfor Replacement
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Technical Bulletin: Air Suspension Compressfor Replacement
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Technical Bulletin: Suspension Warning Lamp Illuminated - Diagnostic & Repair Procedure
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
What owners are reporting 2 most recent
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…
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…
Had suspension trouble with your 2006 Land Rover Range Rover?
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?
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?
Based on the 7 complaints filed, suspension issues most often appear around 64,429 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.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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