Complaints
133
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2003 Land Rover Range Rover Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#147 complaints
Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit
Avg mileage:56,871 mi
#216 complaints
Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft
Avg mileage:59,882 mi
#311 complaints
Driveline
Avg mileage:69,475 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2003 Land Rover Range Rover.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit | 47 | — | — | 56,871 mi | |
| Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft | 16 | — | — | 59,882 mi | |
| Driveline | 11 | — | — | 69,475 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 8 | — | — | 109,313 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 7 | — | — | 61,770 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 6 | 1 | — | 95,924 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 5 | — | 1 | 76,858 mi | |
| Brakes | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive) | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Other | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Manual Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Column | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Electric Power Assist System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Multiple Axle | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — |
Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit
47
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
56,871
Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft
16
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
59,882
Driveline
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
69,475
Transmission / Drivetrain
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
109,313
Automatic Transmission
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
61,770
Steering Defects
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
95,924
Electrical Faults
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
76,858
Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Instrument Cluster
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches / Locks
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Manual Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Column
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Electric Power Assist System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Multiple Axle
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2003 Land Rover Range Rover — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2003 Land Rover Range Rover reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 2003 Land Rover Range Rover has 133 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit with 47 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2003 Land Rover Range Rover?
Top reported problems: Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit (47 complaints, avg 56,871 mi); Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft (16 complaints, avg 59,882 mi); Driveline (11 complaints, avg 69,475 mi). 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 2003 Land Rover Range Rover?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 66,620 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2003 Land Rover Range Rover?
NHTSA complaints for the 2003 Land Rover Range Rover include 1 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 0 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 2003 Land Rover Range Rover have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2003 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 2003 Land Rover Range Rover?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 2003 Land Rover Range Rover shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.
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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