2006 Land Rover Discovery Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jan 26, 2021 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Discovery years
Not enough data 20th of 22 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Land Rover Discovery. That ranks 20th out of 22 Discovery model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (2 complaints, 100%), typically at around 126,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2006 Land Rover Discovery problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Fuel/propulsion System2 · ~126,000 mi
Structure1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Fuel/propulsion System2100%126,000——
Structure150%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2020, with 1 complaints
2020: 1202012021: 120211

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2006 Land Rover Discovery recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 Land Rover Discovery.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

I have a 2006 landrover discovery that is having fuel leaking from the gas tank and down to the pavement and i can smell it in my car when i dive since my vin number is different they won't fix it the same year and model just a different color car i'm having this same problem nhtsa campaign number…

Structure · received Jan 26, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11390019

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 land rover discovery. The contact stated after driving the vehicle for a while, there was an abnormal odor of fumes throughout the entire cabin of the vehicle. The contact stated she placed cardboard underneath the vehicle to detect the leak. The vehicle was taken to an…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Mar 4, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11316046

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Land Rover Discovery?

Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, structure problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2006 Land Rover Discovery?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2006 Land Rover Discovery a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Discovery model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.