Model year guide

2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 97 on record.

2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport at a glance

Safety recalls6
Owner complaints26
Combined14 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport recalls 6

Steering:column NHTSA Campaign #08V248000 · manufacturer #P045 · 04/06/2008

LAND ROVER IS RECALLING 37,142 MY 2005-2006 LR3 AND RANGE ROVER SPORT VEHICLES. RELATIVE MOTION BETWEEN THE STEERING WHEEL HUB AND/OR THE STEERING COLUMN COWL WITH THE CLOCKSPRING, WHICH INCLUDES THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG CIRCUITRY, COULD RESULT IN FRACTURING OF THE AIR BAG WIRING CONNECTION. IF AN AIR BAG WIRE FRACTURES, THE SRS WARNING LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. THE SRS WARNING LIGHT INDICATES …

Fix: DEALERS WILL INSERT 1MM SPACERS BETWEEN THE LOWER LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE COLUMN SWITCH MOUNTING POINT AND THE COLUMN LOCK TO IMPROVE THE ALIGNMENT OF THE COLUMN SWITCH. TWO FOAM PADS WILL ALSO BE FITTED TO THE TOP OF THE STEERING COLUMN SWITCH GEAR TO PROVIDE ASSURED CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE COWL AND T…

Equipment NHTSA Campaign #07E047000 · 03/07/2007

CERTAIN AFTERMARKET THULE HITCH STYLE BICYCLE RACKS WITH FOLD DOWN STYLE BIKE ARMS. A PINCH BOLT EXISTS BETWEEN THE BIKE ARM BRACKET AND THE UPRIGHT ASSEMBLY OF THE HITCH STYLE BICYCLE RACK.

Fix: THULE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A REPAIR KIT AND INSTRUCTIONS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 20, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT THULE AT 800-THULE91 (800-848-5391). NOTES: LAND ROVER PURCHASED SOME OF THESE BIKE RACKS FOR USE ON THEIR LR3 AND RANGE ROVER SPORT VEHICLES, PART NO. LRNAPBR4. …

Electrical System:ignition:switch NHTSA Campaign #06V131000 · manufacturer #B037 · 20/04/2006

CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 114, 'THEFT PROTECTION.' WHEN THE IGNITION IS SWITCHED OFF, AFTER A PERIOD OF TIME, IT IS POSSIBLE TO REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY WHEN THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER IS NOT IN PARK.

Fix: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE DRIVELINE CONTROL TRANSFER BOX ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) WITH REVISED SOFTWARE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LAND ROVER AT 1-201-818-8500.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings NHTSA Campaign #06V135000 · manufacturer #B039 · 20/04/2006

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES FITTED WITH 9J-19 INCH DIAMETER WHEELS, DURING CERTAIN VEHICLE MANEUVERS WHEN THE STEERING SYSTEM IS ON FULL LEFT LOCK AND THE SUSPENSION IS MOVING TOWARDS FULL COMPRESSION, THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE HOSE AND/OR THE ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR LEAD AND/OR THE BRAKE PAD WEAR WARNING SENSOR LEAD CAN CATCH ON THE WHEEL BALANCE WEIGHT AS THE WHEEL ROTATES.

Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE FLEXI-PIPE ASSEMBLY AND REPLACE IT IF IT EXHIBITS SIGNS OF CHAFING, AND ALSO TO REPLACE THE LEFT FRONT 'CLIP-ON' WHEEL BALANCE WEIGHTS WITH 'STICK-ON' WHEEL BALANCE WEIGHTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LAND ROVER AT 1-201-818-8500.

Seat Belts NHTSA Campaign #05V501000 · manufacturer #B021 · 01/11/2005

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A INCORRECTLY BUILT SEAT BELT BUCKLE MOUNTINGS.

Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE SECOND ROW LEFT HAND SEAT BELT BUCKLE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN NOVEMBER 2, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LAND ROVER AT 1-800-637-6837.

Power Train:automatic Transmission NHTSA Campaign #05V502000 · manufacturer #B023 · 01/11/2005

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH AN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PARKING PAWL GUIDE PLATE.

Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PARKING PAWL GUIDE PLATE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 19, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LAND ROVER AT 1-800-637-6837.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 8 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Air Bags
Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
Suspension
Listen for clunks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for uneven tire wear and worn shocks or struts.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Steering
Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.
Engine And Engine Cooling
Check coolant level and color, look for leaks, and confirm the engine reaches normal temperature without overheating.

2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport MPG & running costs

Combined14 mpg
City12 mpg
Highway18 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,800
EPA size classSport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)
Forced inductionSupercharged
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$12,000 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$24,000
Fuel only$24,000
Per mile$0.32

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

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2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport — frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?

Across all 26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are power train, air bags, suspension.

What gas mileage does the 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport get?

The 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has a U.S. EPA estimate of 14 mpg combined (12 city / 18 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.