2006 Land Rover Range Rover Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 13%of 53 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 132,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the steering of the 2006 Land Rover Range Rover, 13% of the 53 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 132,000 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.
“When I backed my Range Rover up over the side curb it locked my steering. I can only turn my wheel when the truck is driving it has no power while in just sitting at a light. Makes it difficult to park my truck because I can't turn the wheel without gas to the truck. I took it to auto zone to see if it was power steering but no noise the fluids are in there.”
NHTSA complaint #11279495, filed 2019-11, 200,000 miles“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“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 miles“1. While driving 2006 Land Rover Range Rover HSE (L322) , I stopped to groceries and to my surprise The Key would not turn in the ignition . 2. The steering wheel was locked. I checked online and appears this is a major problem for 2006 and 2007 Range Rover HSE per the Range Rover Forum that has to be addressed by Range Rover 3. Danger is the occurrence of such an event on the Highway”
NHTSA complaint #11535372, filed 2023-07Related 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…
- 10224477Dec 23, 2014Technical Bulletin: Squeak Noise From Steering Column/Steering Gear Pinion Seal
- 10213999Dec 23, 2014Technical Bulletin: Squeak Noise From Steering Column/Steering Gear Pinion Seal
- 10070742Dec 23, 2014Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 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.
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 2006 Land Rover Range Rover
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsBrakes
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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