Land Rover Range Rover Steering Problems
Owners have filed 143 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the Land Rover Range Rover across 22 model years. The 2015 model year has the most (39). The words owners use most often: “steering contacted” (15% of reports).
- 143steering complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 6mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 3related recalls
- 28%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.
- Steering contacted: mentioned in 22 of 143 complaints (15%)
- Front suspension: mentioned in 14 of 143 complaints (10%)
- Abnormal sound: mentioned in 9 of 143 complaints (6%)
- Knuckle joint: mentioned in 8 of 143 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 68 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 143 complaints, 6 mention a crash, 1 an injury.
Land Rover Range Rover steering complaints by model year
| Model year | Steering complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Range Rover | 1 | 11% | — |
| 2023 Range Rover | 1 | 5% | — |
| 2020 Range Rover | 3 | 12% | — |
| 2018 Range Rover | 1 | 4% | — |
| 2017 Range Rover | 16 | 26% | 78,682 |
| 2016 Range Rover | 31 | 41% | 101,500 |
| 2015 Range Rover | 39 | 55% | 83,000 |
| 2014 Range Rover | 3 | 7% | 72,000 |
| 2013 Range Rover | 2 | 8% | 37,525 |
| 2009 Range Rover | 1 | 20% | 100,000 |
| 2008 Range Rover | 1 | 3% | 4,133 |
| 2007 Range Rover | 1 | 7% | 70,000 |
| 2006 Range Rover | 7 | 13% | 132,000 |
| 2005 Range Rover | 4 | 11% | 88,950 |
| 2004 Range Rover | 8 | 16% | 105,688 |
| 2003 Range Rover | 8 | 8% | 92,000 |
| 2002 Range Rover | 1 | 7% | 180,000 |
| 2000 Range Rover | 2 | 8% | 65,000 |
| 1999 Range Rover | 5 | 17% | — |
| 1998 Range Rover | 2 | 8% | 57,832 |
| 1996 Range Rover | 1 | 3% | — |
| 1995 Range Rover | 5 | 20% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (3)
Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm
Model years: 2016, 2017
Problem: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Range Rover vehicles. The front suspension knuckles may have been replaced with incorrect parts during a prior recall remedy repair.
Risk: An incorrect suspension knuckle may not perform as expected, possibly resulting in a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the front suspension knuckles, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 30, 2026. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is D148.
Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm
Model years: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Problem: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles. The front suspension upper knuckle joint may crack, which can result in suspension arm detachment.
Risk: Suspension arm detachment can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the front suspension knuckles and install a retaining bracket or replace the knuckle, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2026. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's numbers for this recall are D019, N759, D041, and D027. This recall expands and replaces previous NHTSA recall number 24V840.
Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm
Model years: 2014, 2015, 2016
Problem: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Range Rover vehicles. The front suspension upper knuckle joint may crack, which can result in suspension arm detachment.
Risk: Suspension arm detachment can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the front suspension knuckles and install a retaining bracket or replace the knuckle, as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risks were mailed December 18, 2024. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's numbers for this recall are N759 and D025. This recall has been superseded by NHTSA recall number 25V514.
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…
The contact owns a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle was shaking abnormally and was wobbling on the passengerâs side. The failure had occurred while attempting to make a turn. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V514000…
The range rover would not start had to jump start, vehicle is available completely dead does not jump start After finally starting the vehicle exiting the parking lot car completely lost all power completely turned off I was unable to steer the car nor apply the brakes Towed to the dealership a…
On July 27, 2026, while driving westbound on SR-62, the vehicle unexpectedly moved laterally and collided with the left-rear area of a commercial tractor-trailer. In the days before the crash, I recall hearing a knocking noise from the front and experiencing the vehicle pulling, but I did not…
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 steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 143 owner complaints about steering 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 steering?
Yes: 3 safety recalls list steering. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about steering problems on the Land Rover Range Rover?
The most frequent phrase is “steering contacted”, in 22 of 143 complaints, followed by “front suspension” (14).
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