Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2005 Land Rover Range Rover
NHTSA data on file today
The 2005 Land Rover Range Rover has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 35 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 21 complaints
- Steering 4 complaints
- Electrical System 3 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 3 complaints
- Equipment 3 complaints
- Suspension 3 complaints
Of the 35 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash and 1 a fire; across all 35 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,500–$10,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2005 Land Rover Range Rover is prone to power train issues, highlighted by recalls for driveline problems and numerous owner complaints. This contributes to a rating that signals potential reliability concerns and high ownership costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| driveshaft | 60,000–80,000 miles | $800–$1,200 | very common |
| differential coupling | 65,000–90,000 miles | $1,200–$1,800 | common |
| electrical system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $300–$900 | 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 and filter change
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid service
- Coolant flush
- Timing chain inspection
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual drivetrain noise
- Excessive vibration
- Dashboard warning lights
- Steering stiffness
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2005 Land Rover Range Rover at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.