2003 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
133
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
10
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 2003 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
The 2003 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER has received a total of 133 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT. 10 technical service bulletins have been issued by Land Rover for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit (47 complaints), Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft (16 complaints), and Power Traindriveline (11 complaints).
Recalls for the 2003 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2003 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER, potentially affecting up to 19,168 vehicles.
Recall 08V635000 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
| 19,168 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: CONTINUED VEHICLE OPERATION CAN EVENTUALLY RESULT IN THE SPLINES SHEARING AND A LOSS OF DRIVE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2003 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
133 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Traindriveline | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingtail Lights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkages | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainmanual Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringcolumn | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringelectric Power Assist System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfront | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionmultiple Axle | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH on the highway, he felt a vibration and pulled over to inspect the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle then failed to exceed 35 MPH. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 119,000.
TAKATA RECALL MY AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON. THE AIRBAG LIGHT JUST STAY ON.
DRIVING DOWN A ROAD LOST POWER AND MADE GRINDING NOISE.
THE FIRST THING THAT HAPPENED WAS THE AC STOPPED WORKING AND REPLACED THE RESISTOR IN IT TWICE, THE SAME DAY IT WENT OUT A SECOND TIME THE BACK DRIVER SIDE WINDOW FELL. THE NEXT WEEK I WAS DRIVING HOME AND WAS ENTERING THE FREEWAY AND AS I ACCELERATED THE VEHICLE JERKED HARD AND PULLED BACK, AND WAS MAKING A SQUEAKING SOUND. IT CORRECTED BUT NOW IT KEEPS DOING IT. AND THE BRAKE FLUID A WEEK LATER LEAKED OUT AND I LOST POWER IN MY BRAKES. I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE MY CAR!
THE FIRST THING THAT HAPPENED WAS THE AC STOPPED WORKING AND REPLACED THE RESISTOR IN IT TWICE, THE SAME DAY IT WENT OUT A SECOND TIME THE BACK DRIVER SIDE WINDOW FELL. THE NEXT WEEK I WAS DRIVING HOME AND WAS ENTERING THE FREEWAY AND AS I ACCELERATED THE VEHICLE JERKED HARD AND PULLED BACK, AND WAS MAKING A SQUEAKING SOUND. IT CORRECTED BUT NOW IT KEEPS DOING IT. AND THE BRAKE FLUID A WEEK LATER LEAKED OUT AND I LOST POWER IN MY BRAKES. I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE MY CAR!
Safety Rating for the 2003 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
Land Rover has issued 10 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2003 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
LTB00033NAS2 — STEERING
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
SSM68378 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
"ISSUE: THIS SSM HAS BEEN RELEASED TO ADDRESS THE HIGH NUMBER OF SPEAKER ASSEMBLIES RETURNED, MANY OF WHICH ARE DEEMED AS NO FAULT FOUND. CAUSE: INCORRECT DIAGNOSIS."
SSM66617 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
"ISSUE: A CUSTOMER MAY REPORT A CONCERN WITH A FLAT BATTERY OR POOR STARTING; WHEN TESTING THE BATTERY IT IS DETERMINED THAT A CHARGE IS REQUIRED. CAUSE: WHEN CHARGING A BATTERY (BOTH PRIMARY AND SECONDARY) WITH A BMS (BATTERY MONITORING SYSTEM) FITTED, THE EARTH FROM THE CHARGER MUST BE CONNECTED...
SB028 — STEERING:COLUMN
SERVICE ACTION: STEERING COLUMN TILT MECHANISM UPGRADE. *NJ
SB137 — STEERING:COLUMN
SERVICE ACTION FOR STEERING COLUMN SQUEAK. *TT
037603 — VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
OUTSIDE MIRROR LOOSE OR VIBRATING. *TT
TA038604 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2003 RANGE ROVER BODY CONTROL UNIT (BCU) SET TO PRODUCTION MODE. *TT
540103 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
FRONT DIFFERENTIAL TORQUE VALUES. *TT
VKT0204 — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION RGARDING THE TOW HARNESS KIT (YWJ500010) AND ITS INSTALLATION. *TT
028603 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
COMPLAINTS THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS EXTINGUISH OR DIM AND THAT ONE OR MORE OF THE DOOR LIGHTS IS NOT WORKING. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 2003 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER.
Investigation EA07012 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT Closed
Opened:
FRONT DIFF. / PROPELLER SHAFT FAILURE
Other Model Years of the LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
- 1998 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER — 28 complaints
- 1999 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER — 38 complaints
- 2000 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER — 34 complaints
- 2001 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER — 7 complaints
- 2002 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER — 25 complaints
- 2003 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER (current)
- 2004 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER — 61 complaints
- 2005 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER — 43 complaints
- 2006 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER — 80 complaints
- 2007 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER — 22 complaints
- 2008 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER — 34 complaints
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- LAND ROVER DEFENDER — 296 total complaints
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II — 279 total complaints
- LAND ROVER LR3 — 259 total complaints
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT — 245 total complaints