Complaints
44
per 10K Sold
32.8
US Sales
13,430
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Injuries
2
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2005 Land Rover Range Rover Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#114 complaints
Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit
Avg mileage:52,734 mi
#25 complaints
Transmission / Drivetrain
Avg mileage:131,800 mi
Crash-related:1
#34 complaints
Steering Defects
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Land Rover Range Rover.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit | 14 | — | — | 52,734 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 5 | 1 | — | 131,800 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Mechanical:Accessory Scissor/Screw/Bottle Jack/Lift | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
52,734
Transmission / Drivetrain
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
131,800
Steering Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Mechanical:Accessory Scissor/Screw/Bottle Jack/Lift
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches / Locks
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2005 Land Rover Range Rover — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2005 Land Rover Range Rover reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2005 Land Rover Range Rover has 44 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit with 14 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2005 Land Rover Range Rover?
Top reported problems: Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit (14 complaints, avg 52,734 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (5 complaints, avg 131,800 mi); Steering Defects (4 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2005 Land Rover Range Rover?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 73,541 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2005 Land Rover Range Rover?
NHTSA complaints for the 2005 Land Rover Range Rover include 1 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 2 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2005 Land Rover Range Rover have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2005 Land Rover Range Rover as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2005 Land Rover Range Rover?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Land Rover Range Rover reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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