2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 15%of 26 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 28,818miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 15% of the 26 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 28,818 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Vehicle steering column will not lock. Key will not start vehicle due to electrical problem in the steering column. This is a very common and expensive problem with range rovers and the dealer knows it. Repair is $7,000.00 plus +”
NHTSA complaint #11030114, filed 2017-09, 125,000 miles“There is a known issue with the 2006 range rover sports steering system where the steering wheel physically shakes uncontrollable during high speeds. There is also a loud knocking heard during low speeds. Steps have been taken to fix this in the uk but not in the USA.”
NHTSA complaint #10156938, filed 2006-05, 3,000 miles“Air suspension system is malfunctioning. Vehicle bounces erratically at all road surfaces. Erratic bouncing at highway speeds may cause driver to overseer and leading to a catastrophic (accident) event. The front end of the vehicle collapses while parked causing excessive strain on ball joints and front control arms (to date ..nearly $2000 in repairs). Dealership has done all it can to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer is Land Rover. Land rover corporate has refused to assist owner or dealership in providing a technical solution to the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10460131, filed 2012-05, 52,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. Whenever the contact turns the vehicle, he feels and hears a grinding noise coming from the steering column. The grinding worsens in hot weather or after driving for a long period of time. The dealer advised him to bring in the vehicle and they changed the steering shaft. The vehicle has been to the dealer approximately 7 times for the same failure, but there has been no successful remedy. The vehicle is currently at the dealer having the rack and pinion changed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10226411, filed 2008-05, 5,635 milesRelated recalls
- 08V248000Jun 4, 2008Land rover is recalling 37,142 my 2005-2006 lr3 and range rover sport vehicles. Relative motion between the steering wheel hub and/or the steering column cowl…Covers: Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2005–2006, LR3 2005–2006
Related service bulletins
- 10106021Jan 5, 2015"re-issued dec 2015 issue: when completing a repair on components in the power assisted steering system, debris may be found within the power steering fluid system which could…
- 10103462Jan 5, 2015"issue: an oil leak may be detected from the steering gear and incorrectly diagnosed as needing a replacement steering gear assembly. Cause: leak from the wagner/steering gear…
- 10103683Dec 12, 2014"issued january 2015. Issue: a customer may complain of a squeak or creak from the steering column area on rotation of the steering wheel. Range rover sport l320 only. Cause: the…
- 10102063Aug 15, 2014"issue: when investigating a customer reported steering issue it is found that there is oil/fluid present around the steering gear input shaft. Cause: oil or grease leak past…
- 10020001Mar 1, 2007Steering column faults. *tt updated 04-27-07.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 8% |
| 2024 | 2 | 11% |
| 2023 | 5 | 22% |
| 2021 | 1 | 8% |
| 2020 | 1 | 2% |
| 2019 | 2 | 8% |
| 2018 | 2 | 6% |
| 2017 | 22 | 37% |
| 2016 | 24 | 31% |
| 2015 | 17 | 31% |
| 2014 | 4 | 9% |
| 2013 | 3 | 9% |
| 2012 | 2 | 6% |
| 2011 | 2 | 3% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 | 4 | 15% |
Other parts of the 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
8 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
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.
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