2005 Land Rover Range Rover: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 36 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is power train (58% of complaints); the 2007 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Dec 2008
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 land rover range rover. The contact heard an abnormal noise and felt a strong vibration when the vehicle was in motion. The vehicle was taken to two different independent mechanics where it was diagnosed that the front differential needed to be replaced. An unknown dealer was contacted to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was notified. The manufacturer issued five tsbs for the suspension. The failure mileage was not available.”Owner report · Suspension · Nov 2017
“The steering column will drop while driving. It is a known problem and land rover wants $1,900 or more to replace the steering column. I was travelling on the interstate and the steering wheel suddenly dropped on my knees. When I lifted my leg to apply the brakes, it caused the steering wheel to turn, causing me to swerve into traffic. I immediately called the land rover dealership and they said they have had complaints but it is not on the recall list. This is very dangerous.”Owner report · Steering · Jun 2017
“As I started up from a stop at a light I felt a clunking in the front end. I started to increase speed and attempted to make a sudden turn to avoid an obstacle in the road. The front end froze up.”Owner report · Power Train · Nov 2015
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“My differential is leaking & I think it has cause my transmission to false.. I believe this has happen while in motion on the street in newyork ... I purchased the range rover from land rover of virginia in 2008.”Owner report · Power Train · Oct 2015
“I've had this vehicle for six years now and I have taking it for service three times for the valley pan & hot water pipe to be repaired...this is strange that these parts keep failing...this vehicle was in motion on the streets of new york.”Owner report · Engine · Oct 2015
“2005 range rover has a leak in the front differential. Although the front differential should last for the life of the vehicle, the mechanic indicated that this would lead to premature mechanical failure of the unit and potential life safety issue if it fails while driving.”Owner report · Power Train · Sep 2015
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 land rover range rover. The contact was attempting to change a tire with the factory issued jack, the jack failed causing the vehicle to collapse and the rotor fell onto the wheel. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 160,000.”Owner report · Equipment · May 2015
“While driving down city street at 30 mph, a loud humming sound comes from front of vehicle. Immediately brought truck to mechanic and mechanic then stated after inspection that he has seen this problem on range rovers before and that it should be covered under safety recall. NHTSA campaign id number: 08v635000. *tr”Owner report · Power Train · Jan 2015
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 land rover range rover. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, a humming sound was heard from the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated that the differential needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.”Owner report · Power Train · Jul 2013
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 land rover range rover. The contact stated that while at a stop, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who advised that the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 31,000. Updated 07/23/13*lj”Owner report · Steering · Mar 2013
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 2 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
LAND ROVER IS RECALLING 19,168 MY 2003-2005 RANGE ROVER VEHICLES. THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL COUPLING SLEEVE AND THE PROPELLER SHAFT MAY BE MISALIGNED, RESULTING IN SPLINE WEAR OVER A PERIOD OF TIME. AS THE WEAR BETWEEN THE PROPELLER SHAFT AND THE DIFFERENTIAL SPLINE COUPLING PROGRESSES, NOISE AND VIBRATION ARE EXPECTED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED DESIGN OF THE PROPELLER SHAFT, THE FLANGE KIT AND HEAT SHIELD KIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 6, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LAND ROVER AT 1-800- 637-6837.
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Is the 2005 Land Rover Range Rover reliable?
NHTSA has 36 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 2005 Land Rover Range Rover. The most complained-about area is power train (58% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2005 Land Rover Range Rover problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 61,010 miles or less.
Does the 2005 Land Rover Range Rover have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning power train:driveline:driveshaft. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.