Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2003 Land Rover Range Rover
NHTSA data on file today
The 2003 Land Rover Range Rover has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 95 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #08V635000 FRONT DRIVESHAFT JOINT REPLACEMENT NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 73 complaints
- Steering 8 complaints
- Electrical System 6 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 4 complaints
- Service Brakes 4 complaints
- Suspension 4 complaints
Of the 95 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash and 1 a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $10,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2003 Land Rover Range Rover faces significant reliability concerns, primarily powertrain issues highlighted by a recall and many complaints. Buyers should be wary of frequent powertrain failures, which could lead to costly repairs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| powertrain | 70,000–100,000 miles | $1,500–$3,000 | very common |
| driveline | 60,000–90,000 miles | $1,000–$2,500 | common |
| steering | 80,000–110,000 miles | $400–$900 | occasional |
| electrical system | 75,000–105,000 miles | $300–$800 | occasional |
| suspension | 60,000–95,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil changes every 7,500 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
- Coolant replacement every 5 years
- Power steering fluid change every 3 years
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual drivetrain vibrations
- Persistent noise under the vehicle
- Difficulty steering
- Electrical malfunctions
- Frequent ABS warnings
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2003 Land Rover Range Rover at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.