Land Rover Range Rover Problems by Year
NHTSA has 916 owner complaints and 66 safety recalls on file for the Land Rover Range Rover, across 32 model years (1995–2026). The 2003 model year has the most complaints (97). The most reported problem area overall is power train.
Land Rover Range Rover years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Range Rover year: 2003, 2004, 2006, 2015, 2016, 2017. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2003 Range Rover: 97 complaints, 1 recall
- 2016 Range Rover: 76 complaints, 13 recalls
- 2015 Range Rover: 71 complaints, 8 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2022 Range Rover: 4 complaints, 9 recalls
- 2009 Range Rover: 5 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2001 Range Rover: 7 complaints, 1 recall
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Land Rover Range Rover problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train problems | 217 | 28 | 18 |
| Steering problems | 143 | 22 | 6 |
| Electrical System problems | 122 | 29 | 4 |
| Suspension problems | 115 | 23 | 1 |
| Engine | 82 | 23 | 5 |
| Air Bags | 70 | 21 | 8 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 64 | 19 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 55 | 19 | 6 |
| Structure | 48 | 18 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 40 | 15 | 3 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 28 | 16 | 0 |
| Visibility | 22 | 9 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 20 | 15 | 9 |
| Seats | 16 | 11 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 16 | 9 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 14 | 10 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 13 | 11 | 1 |
| Tires | 13 | 9 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 12 | 11 | 0 |
| Equipment | 11 | 8 | 0 |
| Wheels | 11 | 7 | 2 |
| Visibility/wiper | 8 | 6 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 7 | 6 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Fuel System, Other | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Land Rover Range Rover problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2003: power train (74)
All Land Rover Range Rover model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Range Rover | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2025 Range Rover | 9 | 3 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2024 Range Rover | 10 | 9 | — | Engine | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2023 Range Rover | 21 | 10 | — | Service Brakes | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2022 Range Rover | 4 | 9 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2021 Range Rover | 12 | 5 | — | Electrical System | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2020 Range Rover | 26 | 5 | — | Electrical System | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2019 Range Rover | 15 | 3 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2018 Range Rover | 27 | 4 | — | Electrical System | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2017 Range Rover | 62 | 8 | — | Steering | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2016 Range Rover | 76 | 13 | — | Steering | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2015 Range Rover | 71 | 8 | — | Steering | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2014 Range Rover | 42 | 10 | — | Electrical System | More complaints than other years |
| 2013 Range Rover | 26 | 6 | — | Electrical System | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2012 Range Rover | 20 | 4 | — | Power Train | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2011 Range Rover | 15 | 3 | — | Air Bags | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2010 Range Rover | 14 | 5 | — | Engine | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2009 Range Rover | 5 | 4 | — | Power Train | |
| 2008 Range Rover | 30 | 3 | — | Air Bags | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2007 Range Rover | 14 | 3 | — | Air Bags | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2006 Range Rover | 53 | 2 | — | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2005 Range Rover | 35 | 1 | — | Power Train | More complaints than other years |
| 2004 Range Rover | 51 | 1 | — | Power Train | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2003 Range Rover | 97 | 1 | — | Power Train | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2002 Range Rover | 14 | 0 | — | Power Train | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2001 Range Rover | 7 | 1 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2000 Range Rover | 26 | 3 | — | Power Train | About as many complaints as other years |
| 1999 Range Rover | 29 | 5 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | About as many complaints as other years |
| 1998 Range Rover | 24 | 3 | — | Suspension | About as many complaints as other years |
| 1997 Range Rover | 21 | 3 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | About as many complaints as other years |
| 1996 Range Rover | 35 | 3 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | More complaints than other years |
| 1995 Range Rover | 25 | 7 | — | Steering | About as many complaints as other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Land Rover Range Rover years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2003 (97), 2004 (51), 2006 (53), 2015 (71), 2016 (76), 2017 (62) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Range Rover year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Land Rover Range Rover?
Power Train, with 217 complaints across 28 model years.
How many recalls does the Land Rover Range Rover have?
66 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.