Land Rover Range Rover Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 115 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the Land Rover Range Rover across 23 model years. The 2015 model year has the most (23). The words owners use most often: “control arm” (9% of reports).
- 115suspension complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 39%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.
- Control arm: mentioned in 10 of 115 complaints (9%)
- Front suspension knuckle: mentioned in 9 of 115 complaints (8%)
- Ball joint: mentioned in 6 of 115 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do suspension problems happen?
Based on 40 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 115 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 1 a fire.
Land Rover Range Rover suspension complaints by model year
| Model year | Suspension complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Range Rover | 2 | 10% | — |
| 2021 Range Rover | 4 | 33% | 37,000 |
| 2020 Range Rover | 1 | 4% | — |
| 2019 Range Rover | 1 | 7% | — |
| 2017 Range Rover | 11 | 18% | — |
| 2016 Range Rover | 19 | 25% | 116,000 |
| 2015 Range Rover | 23 | 32% | 54,000 |
| 2014 Range Rover | 5 | 12% | 5,674 |
| 2013 Range Rover | 1 | 4% | 75,000 |
| 2012 Range Rover | 2 | 10% | 78,000 |
| 2008 Range Rover | 3 | 10% | 67,500 |
| 2007 Range Rover | 2 | 14% | 66,500 |
| 2006 Range Rover | 7 | 13% | 45,000 |
| 2005 Range Rover | 3 | 9% | 62,000 |
| 2004 Range Rover | 6 | 12% | 64,356 |
| 2003 Range Rover | 4 | 4% | 54,225 |
| 2002 Range Rover | 4 | 29% | 46,465 |
| 2001 Range Rover | 1 | 14% | 80,000 |
| 2000 Range Rover | 3 | 12% | — |
| 1999 Range Rover | 1 | 3% | 78,000 |
| 1998 Range Rover | 4 | 17% | 59,500 |
| 1996 Range Rover | 5 | 14% | 56,000 |
| 1995 Range Rover | 3 | 12% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Suspension:rear
Model years: 1995
Problem: The rear radius arm, which locates the rear axle, can fail at the extruded aluminum chassis eye end.
Risk: A broken radius arm can allow movement of the rear axle and vehicle instability.
Fix: Dealers will replace the rear radius arm assemblies.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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…
The safety defect remains unresolved, and my vehicle has been out of service since March 2026. Despite repeated attempts to obtain repairs, the manufacturer has been unable to provide the necessary replacement parts, leaving the vehicle unusable for an extended period of time. I am increasingly…
My 2015 Land Rover Range Rover underwent recall-related suspension repair work at Land Rover Orlando. Shortly after the repair, I began hearing an extremely loud noise from the front of the vehicle. The noise was severe enough that I informed the dealership I was afraid to drive the vehicle. I sent…
Per a factory recall â NTSB has ordered the following recall; Manufacturer Recall Number D027 NHTSA Recall Number 25V-514 Recall Status Recall Incomplete, remedy not yet available Summary A concern has been identified on certain 2014 and all 2015 to 2017 ModelYear Range Rover (L405) and Range…
Bought a SUV from a car lot was told the only problem it had was the o2 sensor needed to be changed test drive was good so had it a few days driving it got to be extremely bouncy ended up taking to my mechanic he said the struts are worn down nothing left on them the suspension was bad and the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Land Rover Range Rovers have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 115 owner complaints about suspension 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 suspension?
Yes: 1 safety recall list suspension. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the Land Rover Range Rover?
The most frequent phrase is “control arm”, in 10 of 115 complaints, followed by “front suspension knuckle” (9).
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