2006 Land Rover Range Rover Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 28%of 53 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 111,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the electrical system of the 2006 Land Rover Range Rover, 28% of the 53 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 111,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was told by the Land Rover service manager shon torres that the steering columns on vehicles of this manufacturing year and the years surrounding it have often had issues where the steering column will stop recognizing the key. He went on to say that many times no keys can be reprogrammed to the steering column and at that point you would have to purchase a new dyeing column which costs around $10,000. This has happens once so far and I had to purchase 2 new keys and have them programmed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11048797, filed 2017-11, 155,000 miles“The steering column mobization have gone on it. And the Range Rover dealership want to fix it for 8700.00 I can't afford it and I'm an elderl. Please find out is there a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #11127930, filed 2018-09, 132,000 miles“This vehicle was taken back by the manufacturer for electrical issues it was then resold. I just purchased it and it has serious electrical issues. I have owned it a month and it had codes within 48 hours of purchase. System failure codes. The battery is good and is drained every night and every time I go to work. This vechicle is essentially usuless and I just purchased it. It flashes random tire pressure system failure codes when it wants. Just random. It is one thing after another. Luckily nothing super safety related yet. …”
NHTSA complaint #11041888, filed 2017-11, 96,000 miles“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2006 Land Rover Range Rover. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 79,500, and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 222,121.”
NHTSA complaint #11677340, filed 2025-07, 222,121 miles“The vehicle ignition lock is not accepting the key, after removing the ignition fuse the system is re-set and key will start vehicle and unlock steering wheel lock. Took vehicle to Land Rover service center and was told by service advisor that this is a very common problem with the model year 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009. The only fix will be a replacement of entire steering column, after each shut off the ignition needs to be reset in order to start the vehicle. This temporary fix can result in sudden lock of the steering wheel while driving. …”
NHTSA complaint #10622308, filed 2014-08, 89,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10142767May 16, 2018Issue: The Touch Screen (TS) also known as Front Control Display Interface Module (FCDIM) or High Level Display Front (HLDF) on occasions may fail to download software correctly…
- 10134881Mar 21, 2018Issue: Powertrain Transmission Module Learn Adaption routine has been instated on SDD/Pathfinder.
- 10136669Mar 8, 2018The 'Service Required' warning text will not appear on the Instrument Cluster (IC) if a vehicle has reached its service point.
- 10097101Sep 9, 2016Situation: the touch screen volume control may be erratic, jumps up in stages, or functions backwards (request volume increase but volume decreases).
- 10105863Oct 30, 2015"issue the wrong component maybe replaced when troubleshooting bluetooth connectivity in car. Cause the front control display interface module(touchscreen) has no effect on…
- 10105405Mar 5, 2015"issue only applicable to software versions 30.3 (gen 3) fk72-14c104-af and 29.3 (gen 2) dpla-14c104-ag when checking for fault codes logged in the kvm (keyless vehicle module)…
- 10104241Feb 11, 2015"issue: customer complains of damage/marking on the surface of the vehicles instrument pack lens. Cause: damage/marking caused by object impact against the lens…
- 10102081Aug 29, 2014"issue: jaguar land rover have been made aware of concern with symptom driven diagnostics (sdd) on dvd 139 where you are unable to select the model year after the vehicle…
- 10101804Jul 17, 2014"issue a number of alternators are being replaced under warranty and are found to be faulty due to internal regulator chip damage. Cause alternators are being damaged due to…
- 10206635May 28, 2014Software Update.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | 67% |
| 2024 | 2 | 20% |
| 2023 | 4 | 18% |
| 2021 | 5 | 42% |
| 2020 | 10 | 37% |
| 2019 | 2 | 13% |
| 2018 | 12 | 43% |
| 2017 | 8 | 13% |
| 2016 | 5 | 6% |
| 2015 | 5 | 7% |
| 2014 | 11 | 26% |
| 2013 | 5 | 19% |
| 2012 | 2 | 10% |
| 2011 | 1 | 7% |
| 2010 | 1 | 7% |
| 2007 | 2 | 14% |
| 2006 | 15 | 28% |
| 2005 | 3 | 9% |
| 2004 | 2 | 4% |
| 2003 | 6 | 6% |
| 2002 | 1 | 7% |
| 2001 | 1 | 14% |
| 2000 | 1 | 4% |
| 1999 | 1 | 3% |
| 1998 | 2 | 8% |
| 1997 | 2 | 10% |
| 1996 | 4 | 11% |
| 1995 | 2 | 8% |
| 1994 | 1 | 10% |
| 1992 | 1 | 17% |
| 1989 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2006 Land Rover Range Rover
10 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Land Rover Range Rover
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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