2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 23%of 26 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 6,601miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the suspension of the 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 23% of the 26 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 6,601 miles.
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.
“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“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“I can be driving and the car will just cut off. The real danger was when I was on the freeway and I almost couldn't pull over to the side and a semi truck was behind me. That happened about 3 years ago. Also when I start the car and put it in reverse the parking brake warning light come on, that also started happening a couple years ago. The above happened again yesterday and the day before, October 9, 2021.”
NHTSA complaint #11436261, filed 2021-10“The contact stated while traveling 30 MPH the air suspension system collapsed, causing total loss of control of the vehicle. It was towed to the dealership, where the air suspension was recalibrated. Nine days later, this occurred again while traveling 65 MPH, the vehicle was towed to the dealership, and were awaiting for further inspections.”
NHTSA complaint #10154954, filed 2006-04, 6,601 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 service bulletins
- 10103461Jan 5, 2015"issue: a customer may report suspension low on one side or dropping when left parked. Cause: air leak from a front or rear air spring to damper lower seal."
- 10103442Jan 5, 2015"issue: a review of front lower control arm warranty returns from various markets has shown that arm assemblies have been incorrectly changed for knock issues when the front bush…
- 10103441Jan 5, 2015"issue: misdiagnosis of minor fluid leaks from the stabilizer bar. Action: in order to correctly diagnose the leak path on a stabilizer bar, clean the suspected area thoroughly…
- 10101283Feb 3, 2014"issue: a customer may complain that the dynamic response lamp is illuminated and diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) c1119-09,c1119-22,c1119-62, c1119-91,c1b11-62, may be present…
- 10101224Jul 13, 2012"re-issued february 2014. Issue: land rover are currently evaluating reports where diagnosis has led to a concern with the air suspension valve block on discovery 4/ range rover…
- 10037628Dec 7, 2010Land rover: when repairing or replacing the air suspension compressor the air suspension relay must be replaced.
- 10034985Apr 12, 2010Land rover: air suspension system-compressor delivery valve and drier replacement; software update. Amber or red suspension system warning indicator may illuminate and suspension…
- 10034986Apr 9, 2010Land rover: suspension system software update when replacing compressor. Amber or red suspension warning indicator may illuminate with suspensions system inactive displayed in…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 8% |
| 2023 | 1 | 4% |
| 2020 | 5 | 10% |
| 2019 | 2 | 8% |
| 2018 | 3 | 9% |
| 2017 | 12 | 20% |
| 2016 | 11 | 14% |
| 2015 | 11 | 20% |
| 2014 | 5 | 11% |
| 2013 | 5 | 15% |
| 2012 | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 | 4 | 6% |
| 2009 | 2 | 25% |
| 2008 | 2 | 14% |
| 2006 | 6 | 23% |
Other parts of the 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
8 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsSteering
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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