NHTSA model-year recall report

2003 Land Rover Range Rover Recalls

1 campaign in our verified NHTSA snapshot, with source consequences, remedies, and VIN-specific next steps.

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Affected systems

Urgent advisories

Dec 3, 2008

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At a glance

What the record says

This model year's count is below the Land Rover Range Rover average of 3.6 campaigns per listed year. That is context only—not proof that this year is safer or less safe.

The most frequent affected category is Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft, appearing in 1 campaign.

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Source campaign records

All 2003 Land Rover Range Rover recall campaigns

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NHTSA campaign 08V635000

Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft

Manufacturer: LAND ROVER

Reported Dec 3, 2008

What is recalled

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.

Safety consequence

CONTINUED VEHICLE OPERATION CAN EVENTUALLY RESULT IN THE SPLINES SHEARING AND A LOSS OF DRIVE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED DESIGN OF THE PROPELLER SHAFT, THE FLANGE KIT AND HEAT SHIELD KIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 6, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LAND ROVER AT 1-800- 637-6837.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

Other Land Rover Range Rover model years

Compare campaign histories within the same model. Counts are descriptive, not a safety grade.

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2003 Land Rover Range Rover recall questions

How many recalls does the 2003 Land Rover Range Rover have?

This verified dataset contains 1 NHTSA campaign associated with the 2003 Land Rover Range Rover. A campaign can apply to some, not all, vehicles of the same model year.

Does this confirm an open recall for my 2003 Land Rover Range Rover?

No. This page is a model-year campaign history. Use NHTSA's official lookup or an authorized dealer to confirm whether a campaign applies to your exact VIN and whether the repair remains open.

Are vehicle recall repairs free?

When a safety recall campaign applies to your VIN, the manufacturer remedy is generally provided at no charge through an authorized dealer. Confirm eligibility and scheduling with the manufacturer or dealer.

Source: NHTSA. Dataset includes campaigns through Jul 30, 2026. Last processed Aug 8, 2026. Methodology