Consumer Guide's® Auto Editors have scoured repair bulletins and questioned mechanics to search for commonly occurring problems for a particular vehicle. In some cases we also give possible manufacturer-suggested solutions. In many instances these trouble spots are Technical Service Bulletins posted by the manufacturer, however, we have our own expert looking at additional vehicle problems.

Dashboard lights: A check coolant level warning light may come on if the antifreeze/water mixture is not a 50/50 ratio. Also, if the blue antifreeze is mixed with orange antifreeze, cylinder heads and cooling system components can be damaged. (2003-06)

Engine fan: Screeching noise from under hood comes from defected cooling fan on engine control module. (2007)

Engine noise: The plastic idler pulley for the serpentine accessory drive belt may make a chirping noise and an improved pulley is available to replace it. (2003-05)

Fuel gauge: The fuel gauge may not read full after a fill-up, requiring reprogramming the instrument panel; may show full although the tank is empty due to a faulty fuel sending unit in the tank. (2003)

Fuel gauge: Intermittent fuel gauge due to faulty fuel level sender in tank. (2005)

Suspension problems: The air suspension may not maintain the proper height when cold if the battery voltage drops below 11 volts, or the pressure relief valve is frozen open, requiring replacement of the rear springs. The pressure switch may stick intermittently, and the pressure sensor may be faulty causing the warning lamp to glow. Less likely is a faulty electronic control unit. (2003-05)

Water leak: The navigation system may quit, possibly along with the radio and Blue Tooth, due to water entering the nav unit. (2005-07)

This table lists costs of likely repairs for comparison with other vehicles. The dollar amount includes the cost of the part(s) and labor (based on $50 per hour) for the typical repair without extras or add-ons. Like the pricing information, replacement costs can vary widely depending on region. Expect charges at a new-car dealership to be slightly higher.

2004 Range Rover w/dynamic stability control: Yaw rate sensor could be internally delaminated, which could actuate system incorrectly, resulting in uneven or unexpected application of brakes.

2006 Range Rover Sport: Due to incorrectly built seat belt buckle mountings, rear left hand seat belt may not buckle, rendering the belt worthless in a crash. Dealer will inspect and replace buckle.

2006 Range Rover Sport with 9J-19" diameter wheels: 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. This may lead to warnings of premature brake pad wear, warnings of ABS failure, or extended brake pedal travel and loss of one of the hydraulic service braking system circuits, which could result in a crash. 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.

2006 Range Rover, Range Rover Sport: Incorrectly-manufactured automatic-transmission parking pawl guide plate could prevent engaging of "park" position.