Land Rover Range Rover Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 217 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the Land Rover Range Rover across 28 model years. The 2003 model year has the most (74). The words owners use most often: “front differential” (30% of reports).
- 217power train complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 18mention a crash
- 11mention an injury
- 4related recalls
- $3,850typical repair cost reported by owners
- 45%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Front differential: mentioned in 66 of 217 complaints (30%)
- Grinding noise: mentioned in 31 of 217 complaints (14%)
- Transfer case: mentioned in 13 of 217 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical power train repair on the Land Rover Range Rover at $3,850, and half of them between $2,300 and $4,450.
Based on 13 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2006–2010), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 165 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 217 complaints, 18 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 11 an injury.
Land Rover Range Rover power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Range Rover | 1 | 11% | — |
| 2024 Range Rover | 3 | 30% | — |
| 2023 Range Rover | 2 | 10% | 15,000 |
| 2020 Range Rover | 8 | 31% | 700 |
| 2019 Range Rover | 4 | 27% | 17,000 |
| 2018 Range Rover | 4 | 15% | 41,500 |
| 2017 Range Rover | 3 | 5% | 22,000 |
| 2016 Range Rover | 5 | 7% | 35,000 |
| 2015 Range Rover | 7 | 10% | 8,850 |
| 2014 Range Rover | 5 | 12% | 4,000 |
| 2013 Range Rover | 1 | 4% | 13,000 |
| 2012 Range Rover | 5 | 25% | 54,812 |
| 2010 Range Rover | 1 | 7% | 73,328 |
| 2009 Range Rover | 3 | 60% | 111,303 |
| 2008 Range Rover | 4 | 13% | 122,863 |
| 2007 Range Rover | 1 | 7% | 47,000 |
| 2006 Range Rover | 10 | 19% | 80,000 |
| 2005 Range Rover | 21 | 60% | 55,000 |
| 2004 Range Rover | 25 | 49% | 64,503 |
| 2003 Range Rover | 74 | 76% | 63,595 |
| 2002 Range Rover | 8 | 57% | 84,231 |
| 2001 Range Rover | 1 | 14% | 90,000 |
| 2000 Range Rover | 8 | 31% | 82,000 |
| 1999 Range Rover | 5 | 17% | 95,181 |
| 1998 Range Rover | 2 | 8% | 103,227 |
| 1997 Range Rover | 1 | 5% | — |
| 1996 Range Rover | 2 | 6% | — |
| 1995 Range Rover | 3 | 12% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (4)
Power train:automatic transmission; power train:clutch assembly
Model years: 2024
Problem: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2024 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles. The transmission oil pressure may decrease and cause the clutch to shift into neutral gear, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 25, 2024. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N903.
Power train:driveline:driveshaft
Model years: 2003, 2004, 2005
Problem: 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.
Risk: Continued vehicle operation can eventually result in the splines shearing and a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Power train:automatic transmission
Model years: 2006
Problem: Certain sport utility vehicles may have been manufactured with an incorrectly manufactured automatic transmission parking pawl guide plate.
Risk: Consequently park may not engage when the lever in the vehicle is moved to park and all indicators show park position is achieved. If the vehicle was parked on an incline, and the parking brake was not engaged, this could result in a vehicle roll-away condition, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Power train:automatic transmission
Model years: 1999, 2000, 2001
Problem: Vehicle description: certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 114, "theft protection." water contamination of the automatic transmission oil can lead to various failure modes of the transmission. One of these failure models results in incorrect operation of the park lock function that could allow a vehicle to roll away if parked without the handbrake properly set.
Risk: Unintentional vehicle movement could result in a crash or personal injury.
Fix: Dealers will check the park lock function; reposition the automatic transmission breather tube; and test the automatic transmission fluid and flush if necessary.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I own a 2020 Land Rover, VIN [XXX], which is affected by NHTSA Safety Recall 26V-248 / Jaguar Land Rover Recall D126. I brought the vehicle to an authorized Land Rover dealership after the check-engine light illuminated. While the vehicle was at the dealership, I requested that the open D126 safety…
My 2006 Range Rover rolls away while shifted into Park. This matches the exact defect of Land Rover Recall B023 / NHTSA Campaign 05V502000, but Land Rover tells me my VIN is excluded. The original recall parameters were too narrow and missed my vehicle.
The contact owns a 2018 Land Rover Range Rover. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the message flashing forward alert not available, brake assist not available, transmission fault, AEB not available, HDC not available were displayed. Additionally, the stability control…
At 613 miles, this 2025 Land Rover Range Rover SE experienced simultaneous brake fluid loss from the rear right wheel area, partial loss of engine power, and multiple warning lights including âStability Control Not Availableâ and âRestricted Performance.â The vehicle required emergency…
On [XXX], my 2017 Land Rover Range Rover HSE Td6 diesel (VIN: [XXX] ) suffered a complete, catastrophic engine failure without warning at approximately 70 mph on [XXX] . My wife and our two infant sons (ages [XXX] and [XXX] ) were passengers. There were no prior warning lights or symptoms. The…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Land Rover Range Rovers have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 217 owner complaints about power train for the Land Rover Range Rover. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Land Rover Range Rover power train?
Yes: 4 safety recalls list power train. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix power train problems on the Land Rover Range Rover?
Owners report a typical cost of $3,850 (half paid between $2,300 and $4,450), from 13 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about power train problems on the Land Rover Range Rover?
The most frequent phrase is “front differential”, in 66 of 217 complaints, followed by “grinding noise” (31).
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- Electrical System problems (122)
- Suspension problems (115)
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