Range Rover (L322)
Verdict Treat any L322 as an enthusiast buy; the 2010 to 2012 cars with the Jaguar 5.0L are the youngest and most modern, and the 2006 to 2009 cars sit awkwardly in the middle. Have a specialist check the transmission, air suspension and cooling.
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Reliability Overview
The L322 ran from 2003 through 2012, the longest single-chassis Range Rover production cycle and one that passed through three corporate owners. BMW developed the platform and supplied its own 4.4L M62 V8 for the first three model years. Under Ford, the 2006 update dropped in the Jaguar 4.2L supercharged V8 alongside a naturally aspirated Jaguar 4.4L. Tata Motors, which bought the brand in 2008, finished the run from 2010 through 2012 with the Jaguar-designed 5.0L AJ133 V8 in naturally aspirated and supercharged forms. NHTSA shows 383 complaints across the full ten-year run, with 10 crash reports, 5 fire reports, 9 injuries, and zero recorded deaths.
Transmission failures dominate the complaint record at 192 filings, roughly 50% of everything logged on this generation. The pattern tracks the chassis through its three powertrain eras. BMW-engined 2003-2005 cars ran the ZF 5HP24 five-speed, and the 2006-2009 Jaguar-engined cars the ZF 6HP26 six-speed, both prone to valve-body failures and harsh shifts. The 2010-2012 5.0L cars moved to the ZF 6HP28 with software calibrations specific to JLR. Across all variants the failure mode owners report is consistent: delayed engagement, slipping between gears, and limp-mode triggers that often require a full transmission replacement.
The 4.4L V8 (247 complaints) is the highest-volume engine in the dataset. It accumulated 6 of the 10 crashes and 3 of the 5 fires on this generation, with 147 of its 247 filings concentrated in the transmission category. That 4.4L entry spans two engines: the BMW M62 in 2003-2005 trucks and the Jaguar 4.4L V8 in 2006-2009 trucks. The 4.2L supercharged Jaguar V8 (30 complaints) and the later 5.0L AJ133 variants (27 naturally aspirated and 15 supercharged) post lower complaint densities but with much smaller fleet exposure, which makes the comparison less statistically robust than the 4.4L's.
Steering issues (33 complaints) and electrical issues (33 complaints) round out the top five categories below the safety-systems bucket. The steering complaints concentrate on power-steering pump failures and the column-mounted electronic locking module on later cars. Electrical filings spread across the air-suspension control module, the rear differential locker, and the body-control module, which is consistent with what L322 specialists see in service: this generation runs more electronic subsystems than its competitors of the era, and corrosion of pin connectors under the battery tray is a chronic source of fault codes that mimic mechanical problems.
The L322 is now a deep used-market vehicle. Original-owner cars are rare. Most examples on the secondary market have passed through three or four owners with maintenance histories that vary from meticulous to abandoned. For buyers comparing the L322 against the newer L405 and L460, our most-reliable Range Rover years guide ranks the cross-generational complaint density year by year.
Owner Complaints by System
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Land Rover Range Rover, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.
Buyer's Guide
An L322 in 2026 is an enthusiast buy, not a mainstream used-SUV decision. The 2010-2012 cars with the Jaguar 5.0L AJ133 are the youngest and most modern, share componentry with the early L405, and benefit from the ZF 6HP28's better calibration. The 2003-2005 BMW-engined cars are mechanically distinct and have a dedicated following among M62 V8 owners who accept the maintenance burden in exchange for the cleaner pre-touchscreen interior and the BMW-sourced navigation system. The 2006-2009 Jaguar-engined cars sit awkwardly in the middle.
Inspection should treat the transmission, the air suspension, and the cooling system as the three highest-risk areas. Have a specialist scan the ZF transmission for adaptation history and confirm fluid has been changed at least once in the last 60,000 miles. Air strut failures are routine across the run. Look for documented timing-chain service on any Jaguar-era V8 and a coolant pressure test on the 4.4L. A full inspection by an L322 specialist is non-negotiable on a car this complex.
Anyone considering an L322 as a primary daily driver should plan a maintenance budget that can absorb a major repair (transmission, air suspension overhaul, or cooling system rebuild) in any given year. These trucks reward owners who enjoy the project and punish those who don't. Cross-generational shoppers should read our most-reliable years guide before committing to one chassis over another.
What to check on a used 2003-2012 Land Rover Range Rover
On a used 2003-2012 Land Rover Range Rover, the systems with the most NHTSA owner complaints are the transmission and drivetrain (192), the engine (46) and the airbags and driver-assist systems (42). Each one has an inspection step below, with counts as of 2026-10-12. A complaint is an owner report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
- Accelerate gently through every gear, then once at full throttle. Shift into Reverse and back to Drive.Costly repair. NHTSA has 192 owner complaints on the 2003-2012 Land Rover Range Rover about the transmission and drivetrain, all engines combined.
- Start the engine cold and listen for the first 30 seconds, then again at idle once it is warm.Costly repair. NHTSA has 46 owner complaints on the 2003-2012 Land Rover Range Rover about the engine, all engines combined.
- Switch the ignition on and watch the airbag light. On the drive, check the backup camera and any collision or lane warning.Safety. NHTSA has 42 owner complaints on the 2003-2012 Land Rover Range Rover about the airbags and driver-assist systems.
- Turn the wheel from lock to lock while parked, then drive straight on a level road with a light grip.Safety. NHTSA has 33 owner complaints on the 2003-2012 Land Rover Range Rover about the steering.
- Switch on every electrical item in turn: lights, windows, locks, wipers, climate fan, screen and power outlets.Costly repair. NHTSA has 33 owner complaints on the 2003-2012 Land Rover Range Rover about the electrical system.
Recalls (11)
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2010 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Unless included in "Zone B" above, Land Rover is recalling certain 2009 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Unless included in "Zone B" above, Land Rover is recalling certain 2010-2012 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2012 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan) and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, Land Rover is recalling certain 2009 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, Land Rover is recalling certain 2007-2008 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles originally sold, or ever registered in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Land Rover is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Vehicles not originally sold or ever registered in either Zones A or B are not subject to this safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles manufactured April 15, 2005, to September 4, 2012. One or both of the flexible front brake hoses may rupture causing loss of brake fluid.
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Land Rover is recalling certain model year 2012 Range Rover vehicles. During the manufacturing process, the windshields on these vehicles may have been installed incorrectly.
JAGUAR LAND ROVER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 RANGE ROVER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." THESE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS) MAY EXPERIENCE AIRBAG WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATION ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. THE PASSENGER AIRBAG WILL BE DISABLED WHEN THE AIRBAG WARNING LAMP IS ILLUMINATED AS A RESULT OF THIS DEFECT AND THE PASSENGER AIRBAG WARNING DISABLE (PAWD) LAMP IN THE OVERHEAD CONSOLE WILL ALSO ILLUMINATE.
LAND ROVER IS RECALLING 40 MODEL YEAR 2009 RANGE ROVER VEHICLES. DURING THE INSTALLATION PROCESS IT WAS IDENTIFIED THAT PRIMER, APPLIED BY AN AUTOMATED GLAZING ROBOT, WAS NOT BEING DISPENSED ONTO THE GLASS. THIS OMISSION CAN LEAD TO THE CHEMICAL BONDING BETWEEN THE PRIMER AND THE POLYURETHANE ADHESIVE NOT BEING ACTIVATED AND THEREFORE THE WINDSHIELD NOT CHEMICALLY BONDED TO THE VEHICLE. WHERE THE WINDSHIELD IS NOT CHEMICALLY BONDED, WATER COULD ENTER THE VEHICLE AND/OR THERE MAY BE INCREASED WIND NOISE.
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.
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH AN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PARKING PAWL GUIDE PLATE.
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL MAY HAVE BEEN FITTED WITH A YAW RATE SENSOR THAT HAS INTERNALLY DELAMINATED, WHICH COULD ACTUATE THE SYSTEM INCORRECTLY.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2003-2012 Land Rover Range Rover complaints?
Owners have filed 383 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003-2012 Land Rover Range Rover. The systems they name most often are the transmission, the engine and the safety systems.
Is the 2003-2012 Land Rover Range Rover a good used car?
That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 383 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003-2012 Land Rover Range Rover. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2003-2012 Land Rover Range Rover have?
NHTSA has 383 owner complaints on file for the 2003-2012 Land Rover Range Rover as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
What recalls affect the 2003-2012 Land Rover Range Rover?
NHTSA lists 11 recalls covering some 2003-2012 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.
What should I check before buying a used Land Rover Range Rover?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the transmission, the engine and the safety systems, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.
Does the Range Rover have NHTSA crash test ratings?
NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2003-2012 Land Rover Range Rover. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 383 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: high. Last updated: 2026-10-12.