2006 Land Rover Range Rover Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 19%of 53 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2006 Land Rover Range Rover, 19% of the 53 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“While driving on gwb, I suddenly felt like the underneath of the car had gotten stuck on something & then the car came to a sudden stop, leading to the car behind me hitting my bumper. My mechanic told me it was my front differential & was not covered in my vehicle's year recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10519720, filed 2013-06, 91,836 miles“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“The front wheels locked up and caused the car to veer dangerously and screech to a halt. This was due to a failed front differential which, upon more online research is a common issue with this model. It was replaced by the dealer at a cost of $3,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10546429, filed 2013-10, 80,000 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 milesRelated recalls
- 05V502000Nov 1, 2005Certain sport utility vehicles may have been manufactured with an incorrectly manufactured automatic transmission parking pawl guide plate.Covers: Land Rover Range Rover 2006, LR3 2006, Range Rover Sport 2006
Related service bulletins
- 10160434Apr 10, 2019Air leak from the right hand camshaft cover assembly due to a split diaphragm within the pressure control valve. Any of the following DTCs (indicating an air intake system leak)…
- 10134881Mar 21, 2018Issue: Powertrain Transmission Module Learn Adaption routine has been instated on SDD/Pathfinder.
- 10224477Dec 23, 2014Technical Bulletin: Squeak Noise From Steering Column/Steering Gear Pinion Seal
- 10101721Jul 11, 2014"issue: brake noise from front axle (with brembo brakes only) cause: under investigation"
- 10101261Feb 3, 2014"issue: engineering is investigating the cause of front drive shafts (half shafts) rubber boots split or damaged on land rover / range rover vehicles in warranty. Cause: unknown…
- 10030705Jun 23, 2009Land rover: harsh 1-2 transmission upshift after lifting off throttle-repair procedure. An issue has been identified where the transmission may experience a harsh 1-2 upshift…
- 10028508Jan 14, 2009Land rover: rear differential pinion oil seal is now available as a service part. Its no longer necessary to replace the complete rear differential for issues related to the…
- 10023253Aug 3, 2007Land-rover - mil illumination with p-codes p0170/0173/2097/2099 or p0461.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 11% |
| 2024 | 3 | 30% |
| 2023 | 2 | 9% |
| 2020 | 8 | 30% |
| 2019 | 4 | 27% |
| 2018 | 4 | 14% |
| 2017 | 3 | 5% |
| 2016 | 5 | 6% |
| 2015 | 7 | 10% |
| 2014 | 5 | 12% |
| 2013 | 1 | 4% |
| 2012 | 5 | 25% |
| 2010 | 1 | 7% |
| 2009 | 3 | 60% |
| 2008 | 4 | 13% |
| 2007 | 1 | 7% |
| 2006 | 10 | 19% |
| 2005 | 21 | 60% |
| 2004 | 25 | 49% |
| 2003 | 74 | 76% |
| 2002 | 8 | 57% |
| 2001 | 1 | 14% |
| 2000 | 8 | 31% |
| 1999 | 5 | 17% |
| 1998 | 2 | 8% |
| 1997 | 1 | 5% |
| 1996 | 2 | 6% |
| 1995 | 3 | 12% |
Other parts of the 2006 Land Rover Range Rover
15 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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