How many recalls does the 2005 Land Rover Range Rover have?

The 2005 Land Rover Range Rover has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2005 Land Rover Range Rover has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2005 Land Rover Range Rover?

Of 43 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is power train.

2005 Land Rover Range Rover Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2005 Land Rover Range Rover has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 19,168 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 43 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

POWER TRAIN 08V635000 2008-12-03 19,168 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.

Complaints by component

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT

POWER TRAIN

STEERING

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SUSPENSION

ENGINE

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Total complaints43

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“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…”

SUSPENSION · reported 2017-11-01

“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…”

STEERING · reported 2017-06-14

“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.”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2015-11-30

“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.”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2015-10-06

“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.”

ENGINE · reported 2015-10-05

“2005 range rover has a leak in the front differential. Although the front differential should last for the life of the vehicle, the mechanic indicated that this would lead to premature mechanical failure of the unit and potential life safety issue if it fails while driving.”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2015-09-15

“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 land rover range rover. The contact was attempting to change a tire with the factory issued jack, the jack failed causing the vehicle to collapse and the rotor fell onto the wheel. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was unavailable. The failure…”

EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT · reported 2015-05-05

“While driving down city street at 30 mph, a loud humming sound comes from front of vehicle. Immediately brought truck to mechanic and mechanic then stated after inspection that he has seen this problem on range rovers before and that it should be covered under safety recall. Nhtsa campaign id…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2015-01-17