2003 Land Rover Range Rover

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2003 Land Rover Range Rover: common problems and reliability

One of the weaker Range Rover years.

127 owner complaints, most about power train. 1 recall.

Should I buy a 2003 Range Rover?

The 2003 Land Rover Range Rover has 127 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are power train and steering.

Safety record for the 2003 model year

127
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
3
Crash reports
1
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles (US, public record).

The Year Score compares this year with other Range Rover years only. How we score it

Is 2003 a good year for the Range Rover?

Across the 29 Range Rover model years we track, complaint volume runs from 7 (2001) to 252 (2015). With 127 complaints, the 2003 Range Rover sits above the model's median of 42.

These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.

Where owners report problems

power train
101
steering
8
suspension
7
electrical system
6
service brakes
6

Recalls affecting the 2003 Range Rover

power train:driveline:driveshaft

Campaign 08V635000

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 PROGRESSES, NOISE AND VIBRATION ARE EXPECTED.

What owners say across generations

Sentiment is sharply divided, with a clear distinction between the vehicle's aspirational qualities and its practical ownership experience.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Range Rover. See the full Range Rover owner picture and every model year.

Typical used price

Used Range Rover listings typically run $22,700–$38,139.

Other Range Rover model years

Compare every Range Rover year side by side to see how 2003 ranks against the rest.

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