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Land Rover Range Rover SportModel year report

2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Problems

Complaints
26filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
28,000miles, 21 complaints with mileage
Recalls
5campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
14 mpgcombined, 4.2L 8-cyl 4WD/AWD · 12 city / 17 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 26 consumer complaints for the 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 8 complaints (31% of the total), followed by air bags (6) and suspension (6). 21 of the complaints include a mileage, and 67% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 28,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 88 technical service bulletins for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 4 technical service bulletins 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.

Also reported: Latches, locks and linkages (1), Seats (1), Body and structure (1), Vehicle speed control (1).

Example complaints

Transmission and drivetrain: “While driving my vehicle at approximately 40 MPH, I began to hear a loud squeal from beneath my vehicle, but no service lights were illuminated on the dash. Because something was clearly wrong, I pulled to the side of the road and had the vehicle towed. It was later determined that my front differential had failed after only 30,000 miles. Land rover is aware of the problem, however no recall was ever issued only a special service message to dealers. I subsequently learned that I was fortunate as some users have had the differential lock up bringing the vehicle to a skidding halt. …”

NHTSA complaint #10378207, filed 2011-01, 31,500 miles

Air bags: “2006 ranger rover sport- major collision air bag for driver did not deploy, owner had car serviced at dealer a few days prior because of complaints about electrical flickering on dash lights, not advised of recall that may be problem. Serious head injury to driver.”

NHTSA complaint #10235331, filed 2008-07, 22,170 miles

Suspension: “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 on gauged out on the inside. Land rover dealership diagnostic report showed suspension failure and they just pushed a button to raise it back up. …”

NHTSA complaint #10251244, filed 2008-12, 22,863 miles

Electrical system: “Sunroof drain tube becomes dry rough overtime , causing the elbow attached to the side fender to break off. Instead of water from the rain draining out . The passenger side floor becomes soak and wet causing electric damage to wiring that controls windows and chairs and sunroof etc”

NHTSA complaint #11172966, filed 2019-01, 97,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

67% of the 21 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 15,723 and 52,000 miles.

19%0–1024%10–2524%25–5014%50–7514%75–1005%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (21 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 28,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

2007520092011201720192024
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Range Rover Sport 4WD/AWD4.2L 8-cyl6-speed automatic121714$4,800
Range Rover Sport 4WD/AWD4.4L 8-cyl6-speed automatic121814$4,800

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

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. 88 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 88 bulletins →

Other model years of the Land Rover Range Rover Sport

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2025131,0004—21—Too new
20241816,0008—21—Too new
20232330,0007———Too new
20221461,0009—19—Not enough data
20211344,60010—19—Not enough data
20204850,00010—1992 · MoreRising
20192610,1078—1959 · TypicalRising
20183311,0005—1967 · MoreRising
20175940,0006—1963 · TypicalRising
20167760,00011—1950 · TypicalRising
20155567,0009—1661 · TypicalRising
20144456,0008—1947 · TypicalStable
20133385,0001—150 · FewerFalling
20123274,6141—150 · FewerStable
20116390,0002—1532 · FewerFalling
20104185,0002—1529 · FewerFalling
20098101,2500—15—Not enough data
20081436,0000—15—Not enough data
20062628,0005—14Not compared (before 2008)Falling

All Land Rover Range Rover Sport model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport have?

NHTSA recorded 26 consumer complaints for the 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is reported most often?

Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 8 complaints (31% of the total), followed by air bags with 6.

Has the 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport been recalled?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport get?

The EPA rates the 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (Range Rover Sport, 4.2L 8-cyl) at 14 mpg combined, 12 city and 17 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,800 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport reported?

Among the 21 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 28,000 miles and the middle half falls between 15,723 and 52,000 miles; 67% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

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.