2005 Land Rover Range Rover Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 11%of 35 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 88,950miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 2005 Land Rover Range Rover, 11% of the 35 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 88,950 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.
“The steering column will drop while driving. It is a known problem and Land Rover wants $1,900 or more to replace the steering column. I was travelling on the interstate and the steering wheel suddenly dropped on my knees. When I lifted my leg to apply the brakes, it caused the steering wheel to turn, causing me to swerve into traffic. I immediately called the Land Rover dealership and they said they have had complaints but it is not on the recall list. This is very dangerous.”
NHTSA complaint #10995345, filed 2017-06, 115,000 miles“To whom it may concern : my Range Rover was not working for about a month. Having said that, when I went to get it towed I couldn't get the key to turn. The key was locked! Furthermore when the dealership did an inspection they said that the steering column module was internally faulty. Just like that, now I'm looking at a 5,000 job! Not to mention that this is a major safety issue. In closing, I really think that this should be considered a recall item. I've done some research on this issue and find out that about (1 out of 5 ) Range Rover owners have had this same problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10515109, filed 2013-06, 102,643 miles“Steering becomes hard regularly, have to restart vehicle to make the power steering reengage. This happens often; sometimes even when driving at high speed, power steering just goes out.”
NHTSA complaint #10534926, filed 2013-08, 75,256 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Land Rover Range Rover. The contact stated that while at a stop, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who advised that the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 31,000. Updated 07/23/13”
NHTSA complaint #10515758, filed 2013-06, 31,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10134896Mar 26, 2018The steering wheel may exhibit a vibration / shimmy while driving.
- 10116190May 9, 2017Situation: The steering wheel may exhibit a vibration / shimmy while driving.
- 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…
- 10224475Sep 9, 2014Technical Bulletin: Steering Column Issues Requiring Replacement
- 10213997Sep 9, 2014Technical Bulletin: Steering Column Issues Requiring Replacement
- 10102124Sep 9, 2014"situation: the steering column may require replacement due to certain issues or damage. Cause: this may be caused by one or more of the following: inoperative tilt mechanism…
- 10070740Sep 9, 2014Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10057585Sep 9, 2014Landrover 2003-2009: regarding replacement of steering column due to lock mechanism, clicking noises, tilt mechanism fails to work, and reach spindle thread damage .
- 10101162Feb 10, 2014Situation: the steering wheel may exhibit a vibration / shimmy while driving. Cause: this may be caused by a road wheel/tire assembly imbalance and/or temporary tire flat-spotting.
- 10051505Oct 31, 2012Land rover: there is noise coming from the steering column reach motor and possible cause may be a lack of reach spindle lubrication or an internal fault from within. Models…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 11% |
| 2023 | 1 | 5% |
| 2020 | 3 | 11% |
| 2018 | 1 | 4% |
| 2017 | 16 | 26% |
| 2016 | 32 | 41% |
| 2015 | 39 | 55% |
| 2014 | 3 | 7% |
| 2013 | 2 | 8% |
| 2009 | 1 | 20% |
| 2008 | 1 | 3% |
| 2007 | 1 | 7% |
| 2006 | 7 | 13% |
| 2005 | 4 | 11% |
| 2004 | 8 | 16% |
| 2003 | 8 | 8% |
| 2002 | 1 | 7% |
| 2000 | 2 | 8% |
| 1999 | 5 | 17% |
| 1998 | 2 | 8% |
| 1996 | 1 | 3% |
| 1995 | 5 | 20% |
| 1994 | 1 | 10% |
| 1993 | 3 | 38% |
| 1992 | 1 | 17% |
| 1990 | 1 | 8% |
| 1989 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2005 Land Rover Range Rover
21 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Land Rover Range Rover
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.
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