2006 Land Rover Range Rover Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 13%of 53 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the suspension of the 2006 Land Rover Range Rover, 13% of the 53 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,000 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.
“I had a 2006 Range Rover super charge with engine/transmission problem and coolant problems. This problem existed from 5,000 miles all the way to 64,000. I kept complaining and bringing the car back to the first place it broke down which was in georgia. I tried to take the truck to a service place in new jersey but was told I had to bring the car back to the first place where it was so called repaired! Which to me was too far! …”
NHTSA complaint #10265041, filed 2009-04, 5,000 miles“92,000 miles goes in to limp mode and have to pull over restart the car transmission safe mode suspension always goes done on one side due to poor air shock designe”
NHTSA complaint #10946803, filed 2017-01, 98,000 miles“Started hearing rubbing sound while driving and gets louder when picking up speed, also thumping sound when stepping on gas pedal. Took it to auto mechanic and was told I need a new differential assembly for front.”
NHTSA complaint #10587279, filed 2014-05, 119,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Land Rover Range Rover. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle independently lowered and rose without the suspension switch being activated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the suspension sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 45,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10693095, filed 2015-03, 45,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Land Rover Range Rover. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, a loud abnormal noise was heard coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear differential failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10811953, filed 2015-12, 35,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10134896Mar 26, 2018The steering wheel may exhibit a vibration / shimmy while driving.
- 10224503Sep 2, 2014Technical Bulletin: Air Suspension Compressfor Replacement
- 10214025Sep 2, 2014Technical Bulletin: Air Suspension Compressfor Replacement
- 10224476Aug 5, 2014Technical Bulletin: Suspension Warning Lamp Illuminated - Diagnostic & Repair Procedure
- 10213998Aug 5, 2014Technical Bulletin: Suspension Warning Lamp Illuminated - Diagnostic & Repair Procedure
- 10070741Aug 5, 2014Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10101322Feb 5, 2014"issue: a customer may report a noise from the rear of the vehicle whilst driving. Cause: rear wheel bearing noisy or difficult to turn."
- 10204746Sep 16, 2013Technical Bulletin: Front Air Spring - Lower-Level Repair Kit
- 10100929Sep 16, 2013"situation: a lower-level service repair kit is now available in the event it is necessary to replace the front air spring while the shock absorber is still functional. Cause…
- 10070654Sep 16, 2013Summary to be provided on a future date.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 9% |
| 2021 | 4 | 33% |
| 2020 | 1 | 4% |
| 2019 | 1 | 7% |
| 2017 | 11 | 18% |
| 2016 | 20 | 25% |
| 2015 | 23 | 32% |
| 2014 | 5 | 12% |
| 2013 | 1 | 4% |
| 2012 | 2 | 10% |
| 2008 | 3 | 10% |
| 2007 | 2 | 14% |
| 2006 | 7 | 13% |
| 2005 | 3 | 9% |
| 2004 | 6 | 12% |
| 2003 | 4 | 4% |
| 2002 | 4 | 29% |
| 2001 | 1 | 14% |
| 2000 | 3 | 12% |
| 1999 | 1 | 3% |
| 1998 | 4 | 17% |
| 1996 | 5 | 14% |
| 1995 | 3 | 12% |
| 1994 | 3 | 30% |
| 1993 | 2 | 25% |
| 1990 | 1 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2006 Land Rover Range Rover
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsSteering
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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