Land Rover Range Rover Sport Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 13, 2026 · 642 owner complaints analyzed

Years with far more complaints than usual:

NHTSA has 642 owner complaints and 54 safety recalls on file for the Land Rover Range Rover Sport, across 22 model years (2005–2027). The 2016 model year has the most complaints (77). The most reported problem area overall is engine.

Peak: 2016, with 77 complaints
2005: 020052006: 262007: 420072008: 142009: 820092010: 412011: 6320112012: 322013: 3320132014: 442015: 5520152016: 77772017: 5920172018: 332019: 2620192020: 472021: 1120212022: 142023: 2320232024: 182025: 1320252027: 1

n = 642 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Land Rover Range Rover Sport years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Range Rover Sport year: 2011, 2015, 2016, 2017. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2016 Range Rover Sport: 77 complaints, 11 recalls
  2. 2011 Range Rover Sport: 63 complaints, 2 recalls
  3. 2017 Range Rover Sport: 59 complaints, 6 recalls

Model years with the fewest complaints

  1. 2027 Range Rover Sport: 1 complaint, 5 recalls
  2. 2007 Range Rover Sport: 4 complaints, 0 recalls
  3. 2009 Range Rover Sport: 8 complaints, 0 recalls

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 Sport problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Engine problems130172
Electrical System problems115182
Steering93161
Structure73144
Suspension73161
Fuel/propulsion System66151
Power Train43143
Fuel System, Gasoline39110
Air Bags33126
Service Brakes31120
Engine and Engine Cooling2090
Vehicle Speed Control19112
Latches/locks/linkages1560
Exterior Lighting1090
Lane Departure1070
Visibility/wiper1060
Seat Belts951
Back Over Prevention852
Wheels882
Forward Collision Avoidance661
Electronic Stability Control (esc)551
Service Brakes, Hydraulic541
Tires541
Seats330
Visibility331
Child Seat220
Equipment220
Service Brakes, Air210
Traction Control System220
Fuel System, Diesel110
Fuel System, Other110

All Land Rover Range Rover Sport model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2027 Range Rover Sport15—Unknown or Other
2025 Range Rover Sport134—Unknown or OtherFar fewer complaints than other years
2024 Range Rover Sport188—Electrical SystemFewer complaints than other years
2023 Range Rover Sport237—Electrical SystemFewer complaints than other years
2022 Range Rover Sport147—Electrical SystemFar fewer complaints than other years
2021 Range Rover Sport118—Electrical SystemFar fewer complaints than other years
2020 Range Rover Sport478—Electrical SystemMore complaints than other years
2019 Range Rover Sport267—Electrical SystemAbout as many complaints as other years
2018 Range Rover Sport335—EngineMore complaints than other years
2017 Range Rover Sport596—SteeringFar more complaints than other years
2016 Range Rover Sport7711—SteeringFar more complaints than other years
2015 Range Rover Sport559—SteeringFar more complaints than other years
2014 Range Rover Sport448—EngineMore complaints than other years
2013 Range Rover Sport331—Fuel/propulsion SystemMore complaints than other years
2012 Range Rover Sport321—EngineAbout as many complaints as other years
2011 Range Rover Sport632—StructureFar more complaints than other years
2010 Range Rover Sport412—StructureMore complaints than other years
2009 Range Rover Sport80—Electrical System
2008 Range Rover Sport140—Air BagsFar fewer complaints than other years
2007 Range Rover Sport40—Suspension
2006 Range Rover Sport265—Power TrainAbout as many complaints as other years
2005 Range Rover Sport01——

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Frequently asked questions

Which Land Rover Range Rover Sport years should you stay away from?

By NHTSA complaints, 2011 (63), 2015 (55), 2016 (77), 2017 (59) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Range Rover Sport 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 Sport?

Engine, with 130 complaints across 17 model years.

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

54 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.