2003 Land Rover NEW Range Rover Problems
- Complaints
- 31filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 62,455miles, 28 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2003 Land Rover NEW Range Rover (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 31 consumer complaints for the 2003 Land Rover NEW Range Rover. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 27 complaints (87% of the total), followed by suspension (3) and brakes (1). 28 of the complaints include a mileage, and 32% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 62,455 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 6 technical service bulletins for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 2 NHTSA investigations and 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Suspension complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Suspension3 9.7%
- Brakes1 3.2%
- Equipment1 3.2%
- Body and structure1 3.2%
- Vehicle speed control1 3.2%
Example complaints
Transmission and drivetrain: “While driving on the new jersey turnpike traveling at a speed of approximately 65-70 miles an hour my truck suddenly made a loud noise and it felt like the brakes locked up and melt grinding sounds. I had it towed to a repair shop and was told it was front differential failure.”
NHTSA complaint #11141695, filed 2018-10, 179,000 milesSuspension: “In october 2013 while I took my car to a private garage for oil change. The mechanic noticed that the frame on my vehicle was rotted out . He called me into the garage and showed me the problem. I immediately called the Land Rover dealership were the car was purchased new and they have been doing the service on the vehicle since it was new . I informed the service manager of the issue and I questioned the fact that no one at the dealership ever mentioned the rust issue on my vehicle. The service manager asked me to drive up to the dealership so they can take a look at it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10568995, filed 2014-03, 127,000 milesBrakes: “Car is a 2003 range rover hse and has only 41k miles on it. When my husband stopped at the corner to take a right turn, there was a horrible metal-on-metal grinding sound. The car was inoperable and had to be towed.”
NHTSA complaint #10193067, filed 2007-06Equipment: “2-9-05-driving on the highway. Veichle shut down on motorway, vehicle making loud grinding noise will not move in any gear. Had to wait to be towed back to dealership. It was a faulty front fif assemby.replace front fiff and align. Replace drive shaft. 8-23-07-driving on a highway. Veicle making grinding noise while on the highway. Had to pull over the car would not accelerate. Car was towed into shop after 4 hours of waiting on the highway and being towed. Front diff and drive shaft splines stripped. Replced front diff and driveshaft”
NHTSA complaint #10201298, filed 2007-08, 77,470 milesMileage when problems were reported
32% of the 28 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 40,200 and 77,470 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2003 Land Rover NEW Range Rover in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA investigations
- EA07012Front diff. / propeller shaft failureClosed · Aug 14, 2007
- PE07019Front differential/driveshaft failureClosed · Apr 4, 2007
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 6 on record; the latest 6 are shown.
- 10125267Sep 14, 2017Equipment. Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call
- 10053918Sep 4, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Land rover: the front left hand corner, a noise of rubbing, scraping, drone type and/or a vibration appears due to transfer case chain on coast/overrun chordal vibration. Model range rover. No model…
- 10053935Jul 30, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Land rover: gearshift remains stuck, either up, down, in neutral, park or is erratic or intermittent in operation of shifting, due to possible earth points are loose or corroded. Model range rover…
- 10043560Jan 26, 2012Suspension. Land rover: the compressor exhaust valve may be cause of the air suspension warning lamp to be illuminated and a possible electrical failure.
- 10015108Dec 20, 2006Steering. Steering column reach motor noise. *eh updated 07-25-07.
- 10020127Jun 26, 2006Steering. Power steering squeak at bulkhead.
Other model years of the Land Rover NEW Range Rover
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 34 | 48,000 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2003 | 31 | 62,455 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
All Land Rover NEW Range Rover model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2003 Land Rover NEW Range Rover have?
NHTSA recorded 31 consumer complaints for the 2003 Land Rover NEW Range Rover as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2003 Land Rover NEW Range Rover is reported most often?
Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 27 complaints (87% of the total), followed by suspension with 3.
Has the 2003 Land Rover NEW Range Rover been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2003 Land Rover NEW Range Rover reported?
Among the 28 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 62,455 miles and the middle half falls between 40,200 and 77,470 miles; 32% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.