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2006-2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Reliability
Date Published: 2/20/08
Our reliability study for this generation Land Rover Range Rover Sport includes details on average repair costs, manufacturer recalls, and everything you need to know to gauge the long-term reliability of this generation Land Rover Range Rover Sport.
2006-2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Reliability
Trouble Spots
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.
Coolant leak: A low coolant level warning may illuminate because the float absorbs coolant and sinks. (2006)
Doors: Rattling from the upper tailgate may be due to a loose ball fitting for the support strut or the ball fitting's reinforcement welds may break. (2006)
Exhaust system: An internal leak in the compressor's exhaust valve causes problems (and warnings) with the air suspension requiring compressor replacement and reprogramming of the system. (2006)
Water leak: Water may leak onto the air suspension electrical connector at the left front fender causing problems with the suspension as well as electronic parking brake. (2006)
Water leak: Various water leaks, most due to problems with roof drain tubes being kinked, pinched or improperly routed. (2006)
Consumer Guide® Estimated Repair Costs
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.
Item Name Repair Cost
A/C Compressor $950
Alternator $560
Automatic Transmission or Transaxle $4,550
Brakes $470
Clutch, Pressure Plate, Bearing $950
Constant Velocity Joints $2,550
Exhaust System $565
Radiator $780
Shocks and/or Struts $1,710
Timing Chain or Belt $1,450
NHTSA Recall History
2006 w/9J 19-inch wheels: During certain maneuvers with steering at full left lock and suspension moving towards full compression, left-front brake hose and/or ABS sensor lead and/or brake pad wear warning sensor lead could catch on wheel-balance weight, causing incorrect warnings and loss of one brake-system circuit.
2006: Because of incorrectly-manufactured automatic-transmission parking pawl guide plate, "Park" may not engage when lever is placed in that position.
2006: Seatbelt buckle mounting may be incorrectly built; when left second-row belt is used, buckle may not be fully retained.
2006: When ignition is switched off, after a period of time it may be possible to remove ignition key even if transmission lever is not in "Park."
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