2005 Land Rover Range Rover Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Range Rover years
- More complaints than other years 8th of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Land Rover Range Rover. That ranks 8th out of 32 Range Rover model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (21 complaints, 60%), typically at around 55,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 2 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 35owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 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 | 21 | 60% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 4 | 11% | 88,950 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 9% | 68,628 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 9% | 18,025 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 9% | 62,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 6% | 125,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 6% | 127,500 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 3% | 75,256 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 3% | 62,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 3% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 3% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
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.
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.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Land Rover Range Rover?
Owners most often report power train, steering, electrical system problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 21 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 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 2005 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 2005 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.