2016 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Range Rover Evoque years
- More complaints than other years 4th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 47 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. That ranks 4th out of 15 Range Rover Evoque model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (13 complaints, 28%), typically at around 41,023 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 47owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 13 | 28% | 41,023 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 13 | 28% | 42,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 10 | 21% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 13% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 5 | 11% | 42,800 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 6% | 11,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 6% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 6% | 61,000 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 4% | 11,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 4% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 4% | 61,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 2% | 41,023 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque recalls (1)
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Suspension:front:control arm:lower arm
Problem: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport vehicles manufactured May 30, 2016, to August 24, 2016, and 2016-2017 Range Rover Evoque vehicles manufactured June 7, 2016, to August 26, 2016. The affected vehicles have front lower control arm fasteners that may fail due to an assembly error, possibly resulting in separation of the steering knuckle.
Risk: If the fasteners were to fail causing the knuckle to separate, vehicle handling may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hardware that connects the front lower control arm to the knuckle, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2017. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is Q650/Q651.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
My sonâs 2016 Range Rover Evogue (SE Premium Sport Utility 4D) caught fire while driving yesterday (6/22). The car was in great shape and had not had any auto work done recently. The vehicle experienced a loud pop while driving, immediately lost electrical power, steering assist, and brake…
I am reporting a steering failure on my 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque vin# [XXX] . The electric power steering assists motor separated from the steering rack due to the retention bolts that were severely corroded and snapped. The failure occurred without any warning, lights, messages, or prior…
I purchased this vehicle in the end of October and shortly thereafter within 50 miles two days the check engine light came on P0299 turbo under boost. Immediately thereafter, exhaust fumes began entering the cabin from the engine bay. I notified the dealership and they gave me a loaner vehicle and…
The contact owns a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. The contact stated that there was water intrusion in the vehicle on rainy days and while washing the vehicle. The contact stated that water was entering the vehicle through both the middle and the passenger's sides of the windshield. The…
My gear shifts gets stucks which leaves me stranded. I could be trying to shift gears and it wonât move. I looked it up and several cars of this same make and model is having is problem. I have been stranded in the middle of the street with my kids in the car because my gear shift gets stucks.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque?
Owners most often report unknown or other, visibility/wiper, electrical system problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 13 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Range Rover Evoque model years, the 2016 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.