2005 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
43
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
9
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
The 2005 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER has received a total of 43 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. 9 technical service bulletins have been issued by Land Rover for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit (14 complaints), Power Train (5 complaints), and Steering (4 complaints).
Recalls for the 2005 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2005 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 2005 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
43 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptivemobility | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkages | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodydoor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Safety Rating for the 2005 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
Land Rover has issued 9 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2005 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SSM38303 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID
"RE-ISSUED DEC 2015 ISSUE: WHEN COMPLETING A REPAIR ON COMPONENTS IN THE POWER ASSISTED STEERING SYSTEM, DEBRIS MAY BE FOUND WITHIN THE POWER STEERING FLUID SYSTEM WHICH COULD LEAD TO SYSTEM CONTAMINATION AND A DETERIORATION IN SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. CAUSE: INTERNAL DEBRIS FROM A SUSPECTED COMPONENT MALFUNCTION MAY RESULT IN THE...
SSM71914 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
"ISSUE A NUMBER OF ALTERNATORS ARE BEING REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY AND ARE FOUND TO BE FAULTY DUE TO INTERNAL REGULATOR CHIP DAMAGE. CAUSE ALTERNATORS ARE BEING DAMAGED DUE TO CROSS POLARITY WHEN THE VEHICLE IS JUMP STARTED."
SSM71638 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
"ISSUE CUSTOMER REPORTS THAT THE START STOP SWITCH ON THE FASCIA IS SPLIT, DEFORMED OR CRAZED. CAUSE SPECIFICATION OF MATERIAL WAS NOT CORRECT FOR APPLICATION."
LTB-00497-NAS — STEERING:COLUMN
LAND ROVER: THERE IS NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN REACH MOTOR AND POSSIBLE CAUSE MAY BE A LACK OF REACH SPINDLE LUBRICATION OR AN INTERNAL FAULT FROM WITHIN. MODELS 2003-2009 RANGE ROVER (LM). *PE
570505 — STEERING
STEERING COLUMN REACH MOTOR NOISE. *EH UPDATED 07-25-07. *KB
204001 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
20-INCH WHEEL INSTALLATION LIMITATIONS-MAY LEAD TO A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF STEERING SHIMMY AND STEERING PULL UNDER HEAVY BRAKING IF THE VEHICLE IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH A DAMPED STEERING RACK. *SC
600305 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
AIR SUSPENSION PRESSURE SENSOR REPLACEMENT FOR CONCERNS THAT THE ELECTRIC AIR SUSPENSION (EAS) WARNING LAMP IS ILLUMINATED. ALL LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER. *TT
156 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
FUEL TANK REPLACEMENT. *EH REVISION 3. *TT
570405 — STEERING
STEERING COLUMN REACH MOTOR JAMMING. *EH
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
- 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 — 133 complaints
- 2004 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER — 61 complaints
- 2005 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER (current)
- 2006 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER — 80 complaints
- 2007 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER — 22 complaints
- 2008 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER — 34 complaints
- 2009 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER — 5 complaints
- 2010 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER — 17 complaints
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