Model year
2003 Land Rover Range Rover
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 97 complaints for the 2003 Land Rover Range Rover (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT (47), POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT (16), POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE (11). NHTSA lists 2 investigations. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 13 mpg combined (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $6,300, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 26 complaints
- 2001 7 complaints
- 2002 14 complaints
- 2003 97 complaints
- 2004 51 complaints
- 2005 35 complaints
- 2006 53 complaints
- 2007 14 complaints
- 2008 30 complaints
- 2009 5 complaints
- 2010 14 complaints
- 2011 15 complaints
- 2012 20 complaints
- 2013 26 complaints
- 2014 42 complaints
- 2015 71 complaints
- 2016 79 complaints
- 2017 62 complaints
- 2018 28 complaints
- 2019 15 complaints
- 2020 27 complaints
- 2021 12 complaints
- 2022 4 complaints
- 2023 22 complaints
- 2024 10 complaints
- 2025 9 complaints
- 2026 0 complaints
- 2027 1 complaints
Recalls
08V635000 · Dec 3, 2008
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
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…
Complaints
97 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 1, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE07019 | FRONT DIFFERENTIAL/DRIVESHAFT FAILURE · POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT; POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT; POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | Apr 4, 2007 | Aug 15, 2007 |
| EA07012 | FRONT DIFF. / PROPELLER SHAFT FAILURE · POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT; POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY; POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT; POWER… | Aug 14, 2007 | Dec 10, 2008 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Range Rover · 4.4L · Automatic 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 11 | 16 | 13 | — | — | $6,300 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2003 Land Rover Range Rover at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.