2014 Land Rover RANGE ROVER SPORT problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
44 owner complaints analyzed
8 distinct recall campaigns
56,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2014 model year. Data snapshot: . 19 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 11 of 44 complaints (25.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system concerns | 4 | 9.1% |
| Engine operation | 3 | 6.8% |
| Braking behavior | 3 | 6.8% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 3 | 6.8% |
| Steering behavior | 3 | 6.8% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine | 11 |
| Electrical System | 8 |
| Structure:Body | 8 |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 |
| Suspension | 5 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 4 |
| Steering | 4 |
Engine: 11; Electrical System: 8; Structure:Body: 8; Unknown Or Other: 6; Suspension: 5; Fuel/Propulsion System: 4; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch: 4; Steering: 4
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 4 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 5 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 4 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 2 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 2 |
| 150,000 and above | 2 |
Under 25,000: 4; 25,000 to 49,999: 5; 50,000 to 74,999: 4; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 2
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (5). 25 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 4 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2026 | 7 |
2014: 1; 2015: 2; 2016: 2; 2018: 4; 2019: 5; 2020: 4; 2021: 2; 2022: 6; 2023: 1; 2024: 4; 2025: 6; 2026: 7
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Fuel system concerns appears in 4 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 3 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11555412 · 2023-11-16 (November 16, 2023)
The contact owns a 2014 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that the fuel tank cradle was excessively corroded. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the fuel tank cradle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer for part replacement; however, the vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 150,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11555412 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11694757 · 2025-10-21 (October 21, 2025)
Fuel tank cradle is rusted out and needs to be replaced. Vehicle only has 87k miles on it.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11694757 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10852465 · 2016-03-30 (March 30, 2016)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE SHIFT INDICATOR FLASHED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED AFTER APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CENTRAL JUNCTION BOX FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ECO START BUTTON NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VE…
Owner-reported narrative. 15,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10852465 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11307282 · 2020-02-05 (February 5, 2020)
THIS VEHICLE WAS SOLD TO ME WITH KNOWN DEFECTS BY THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER. THE VEHICLE HAS KNOWN REPEATED DEFECTS WITH THE COOLANT SYSTEM, LOW COOLANT WARNING LIGHT REPEATEDLY COMING ON, RADIATOR, REPEATED WATER PUMP FAILURE, CROSSOVER PIPE SEEPING, GEAR BOX/ GEAR SHIFT FAILURE, FRONT SUSPENSION BOTTOMING, UNUSUAL WEARING OF BRAKES, ECO START/STOP FAILURE, REPEATED O2 OXYGEN SENSOR FAILURE TRIGGERING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WARNINGS, WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID LEAK BEHIND FRONT BUMPER. MANUFACTURER AND DEALERSHIP ARE AWARE OF DEFECTS AND PERF…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11307282 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11182550 · 2019-02-26 (February 26, 2019)
WHEN STATIONARY, BACKING UP, AND EVEN DRIVING THE COMPUTER SCREEN LOCKS AND PARKING AID ALERT, CAMERAS UNAVAILABLE. PLEASE CONSULT YOUR DEALER. WARNING COMES ON PREVENTING THE ABILITY TO SEE BLINDSPOTS WHEN BACKING UP THAT ARE NOT VISIBLE BY TURNING AND LOOKING ALONE OR USING MIRROR. THIS HAS HAPPENED COUNTLESS TIMES. I HAVE TAKEN THIS TO DEALERSHIP UNDER WARRANTY AND SOFTWARE UPDATES HAVE BEEN DONE. HOWEVER THIS IS STILL HAPPENING. I CONTACTED LANDROVER AND THEY STATED THIS ISSUE IS KNOWN AND NO CODES AS TO WHY IT HAPPENS ARE ABLE TO BE STORED…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11182550 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11474787 · 2022-07-19 (July 19, 2022)
The contact owns a 2014 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated while attempting to unlock the door with the key fob, the function inadvertently unlocked all the doors except the driver's side door. The contact was able to unlock the door manually. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and diagnosed without a failure; however, the battery was replaced. The contact stated that the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the key fob needed …
Owner-reported narrative. 168,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11474787 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11499348 · 2022-12-29 (December 29, 2022)
The contact owns a 2014 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the passenger’s side air bag warning light illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on two occasions and the dealer diagnosed that the air bag sensor had failed. The dealer lubricated electrical wires located under the front passenger’s side seat; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V093000 (Air Bags). The manufacturer was notified o…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11499348 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11681435 · 2025-08-18 (August 18, 2025)
The contact owns a 2014 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the dealer for maintenance, the contact requested the independent mechanic to run a diagnostic test on the vehicle. The contact was informed that the steering knuckle was fractured. While an independent mechanic was attempting to remove the steering knuckle, the axle froze and seized in the hub. The contact was informed that the steering knuckle with the axle shaft assembly needed to be replaced. The contact was advised not to drive the vehicl…
Owner-reported narrative. 48,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11681435 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11705616 · 2025-12-17 (December 17, 2025)
The contact owns a 2014 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact was informed by an NHTSA agent that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V514000 (Steering). The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11705616 at NHTSA ↗