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2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2006 Range Rover Sport.

Body SUV

The 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is an SUV whose engine requires 8.0 quarts of oil and accepts viscosities ranging from 5W-40 up to 0W-40 under API OR specifications. It carries 26 owner complaints—disproportionately clustered in the power train—alongside six recalls, placing it among the more problematic entries in a complaint history that spans 2005 through 2024. While the 2006 doesn't reach the model's 2011 peak of 82 complaints, its power train focus and recall count suggest an early-generation vehicle whose teething issues would only worsen before the line eventually settled toward its 2021 low of just 10 complaints.

Model year2025 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2006

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity8.0 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-40 / 5W-50 / 0W-40 API OROEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 49 · 720 CCA battery, OE oil filter LR031439. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 49 · 720 CCAOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	LR031439
Engine air filter	PHE000112
Fuel filter	LR060042 alt WGC500092
Spark plug	LR005253
Front wiper blades	LR155029 alt DKC500080PMD
Serpentine belt	PQS500221 alt PQS500241
Thermostat	LR005765 alt 4362513
Cabin air filter	LR023977

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	188.6 in
Overall width	76 in
Overall height	71.7 in
Wheelbase	108.3 in
Curb weight	6261 lb
Track (front / rear)	64.6 / 63.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	59/41

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Range Rover Sport of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.9–8.8 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.90 sec — 2006 Supercharged

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2006	Supercharged 4.2L Supercharger V8	6.90 sec	15.30 sec	390 hp	AWD
2006	HSE 4.4L V8	8.70 sec	16.70 sec	300 hp	AWD
2006	HSE 4.4L V8	8.80 sec	16.40 sec	300 hp	AWD
2010	Supercharged 5.0L Supercharger V8	5.10 sec	13.70 sec	510 hp	AWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 8.0 qt of 5W-40 / 5W-50 / 0W-40 API OR engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 18.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	Shell M1375.4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	9.0-11.0
Brake Fluid	DOT 4
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	1.1 Pints
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	3.2 Pints
Engine Oil	5W-40 · 5W-50 · API · 0W-40
Engine Oil Capacity	8.0 qt
Engine Oil	5W-40 · 5W-50 · API · 0W-40

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts	280 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts	55 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	15 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	15 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	18.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Transfer Case Fill Plug	21.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	21.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug	7.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	169 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub	258 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
Spark Plug Manufacturer	Land Rover

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Oil Group	PAG
Standard BCI Group Number	49
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	720 cca
Standard BCI Group Number	49
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	720 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test	16 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	16 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	190 °F
Pressure Test	16 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	16 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	190 °F

Brakes

Brake Application	WITH 13.50 inch DISC / WITH 14.10 inch DISC
Torque Caliper to Bracket	26 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	0.118 in
Brake Application	WITH 13.50 inch DISC / WITH 14.10 inch DISC
Rotor Runout Limit	0.0028 in / 0.003 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	1.181 in / 0.787 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	1.181 in / 0.787 in
Rotor Discard at or Under	1.063 in / 0.669 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Torque to Knuckle — tightening sequence 1 stages

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages

1	bolts 1-10	15 ft. lbs
2	bolts 1-10	26 ft. lbs
3	bolts 1-10	90 degrees
4	bolts 1-10	90 degrees
5	M8 bolts	18 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Bolts 1-10

1	15 ft. lbs.	15 ft. lbs
2	26 ft. lbs.	26 ft. lbs
3	90 degrees	90 degrees
4	90 degrees; Bolts 11-12: 18 ft. lbs.	90 degrees

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs at 105,000 mi.

Every 7,500 mi	Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 15,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake System (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Coolant System (leak inspection) · Exterior Lighting (inspect)
Every 30,000 mi	Brake Line (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Power Steering Line (inspect) · Steering System (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect)
Every 60,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 75,000 mi	Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill)
At 105,000 mi	Drive Belt (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 mi	Fuel Filter (replace) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport marked a sharp escalation in federal records compared to the 2005 baseline (0 complaints, 1 recall), jumping to 26 complaints and 6 recalls alongside 88 technical service bulletins (TSBs). While 2006 represents the initial spike for this generation, the broader trend arc reveals rapidly escalating issues in subsequent years, with complaints peaking at 82 in 2011 and TSBs reaching a staggering 1,315 in 2013. Sitting at the very beginning of this troubled trajectory, the 2006 model implies significant first-year production flaws that the manufacturer attempted to mitigate with a high volume of early recalls and TSBs. The top complaint areas for 2006 are the Power Train (7 complaints) and Air Bags (4 complaints), resulting in 2 crash complaints, though the data does not specify the root causes of these failures. Given its position as the genesis of a generation plagued by escalating defects and a high concentration of early recalls, the 2006 Range Rover Sport is a risky used buy and should generally be avoided.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

2 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’05’06’07 ’08 ’09 ’10 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’20 ’21 ’22 ’23 ’24

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 26 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train7

Air Bags4

Suspension2

Electrical System,Air Bags,Engine1

Suspension,Electrical System,Unknown Or Other1

Electrical System1

Steering,Electrical System1

Steering,Suspension1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 6 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

08V248000Steering:ColumnReported 04/06/2008

LAND ROVER IS RECALLING 37,142 MY 2005-2006 LR3 AND RANGE ROVER SPORT VEHICLES. RELATIVE MOTION BETWEEN THE STEERING WHEEL HUB AND/OR THE STEERING COLUMN COWL WITH THE CLOCKSPRING, WHICH INCLUDES THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG… Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSERT 1MM SPACERS BETWEEN THE LOWER LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE COLUMN SWITCH MOUNTING POINT AND THE COLUMN LOCK TO IMPROVE THE ALIGNMENT OF THE COLUMN SWITCH. TWO FOAM…

05V502000Power Train:Automatic TransmissionReported 01/11/2005

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH AN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PARKING PAWL GUIDE PLATE. Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PARKING PAWL GUIDE PLATE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 19, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LAND ROVER AT 1-800-637-6837.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 88 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
SSM76317ATT - 28APR25	2025-04-28	Engine	Engine Will Crank, No Start When At Operating Temperature
SSM76317 - 28APR25	2025-04-28	Engine	Engine Will Crank, No Start When At Operating Temperature
TUCC_APR2025_18	2025-04-11	Electrical System	Leaking windshield that caused the water ingress on the electrical component.
SFCC_MAR2025_20	2025-03-14	Service Brakes	There have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of brake…
SFCC_MAR2025_18	2025-03-14	Service Brakes	There have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of a brake noise…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 49 battery Vehicles taking 8.0 qt Engine oil filter LR031439 Engine air filter PHE000112 Fuel filter LR060042 Spark plug LR005253

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBs OBD-II trouble codes Torque specifications Maintenance schedules Fluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2006 Range Rover Sport take?

8.0 qt of 5W-40 OR 5W-50 API OR 0W-40 SM, per the factory manual.

Does the 2006 Range Rover Sport have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.