2003 Land Rover Range Rover Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Range Rover years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 97 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Land Rover Range Rover. That is the most of any Range Rover model year in the database (32 years). The most reported problem area is power train (74 complaints, 76%), typically at around 63,595 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 97owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 Land Rover Range Rover problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train problems | 74 | 76% | 63,595 | “front differential” (50%) | $3,850 |
| Steering | 8 | 8% | 92,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 6 | 6% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 4% | 65,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 4% | 83,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 4 | 4% | 54,225 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 4% | 81,330 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1% | 116,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 1% | 141,626 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1% | 108,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | 75,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Land Rover Range Rover recalls (1)
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Power train:driveline:driveshaft
Problem: 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.
Risk: Continued vehicle operation can eventually result in the splines shearing and a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Front diff. / propeller shaft failure (EA07012) — opened Aug 14, 2007, closed Dec 10, 2008, led to recall 08V635000.
- Front differential/driveshaft failure (PE07019) — opened Apr 4, 2007, closed Aug 15, 2007.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 land rover range rover. The contact stated that the transmission and brake warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Land Rover Range Rover?
Owners most often report power train, steering, electrical system problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 74 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Land Rover Range Rover?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2003 Land Rover Range Rover a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Range Rover model years, the 2003 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.