2015 Land Rover RANGE ROVER SPORT problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
53 owner complaints analyzed
9 distinct recall campaigns
67,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2015 model year. Data snapshot: . 25 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Steering is the most frequently named component, appearing in 17 of 53 complaints (32.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 16 | 30.2% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 6 | 11.3% |
| Braking behavior | 5 | 9.4% |
| Transmission and shifting | 3 | 5.7% |
| Engine operation | 3 | 5.7% |
| Fuel system concerns | 3 | 5.7% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Steering | 17 |
| Engine | 11 |
| Suspension | 10 |
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Power Train | 5 |
| Structure:Body | 5 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 |
Steering: 17; Engine: 11; Suspension: 10; Electrical System: 5; Power Train: 5; Structure:Body: 5; Fuel/Propulsion System: 4; Unknown Or Other: 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 | 8 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 5 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 3 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 6 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 8; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 5; 75,000 to 99,999: 3; 100,000 to 149,999: 6; 150,000 and above: 1
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (8). 28 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 |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 12 |
| 2025 | 7 |
| 2026 | 12 |
2015: 5; 2016: 1; 2019: 2; 2020: 2; 2021: 3; 2022: 5; 2023: 4; 2024: 12; 2025: 7; 2026: 12
Pattern summary
Steering leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 16 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 6 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 5 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 11618096 · 2024-10-04 (October 4, 2024)
My car has manufacturer defect / crack on steering knuckle. There has been recall in UK and Canada. Why not in states? Driving with crack / defect in steering knuckle is extremely dangerous. It has been proven that this has caused by over tightening the nut bolt. There are so many land rovers have this reported issues. Here is link: [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11618096 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11618102 · 2024-10-04 (October 4, 2024)
The contact owns a 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that while making right turns on several occasions, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the steering knuckle had cracked and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 155,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 155,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11618102 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10713825 · 2015-04-30 (April 30, 2015)
THE VEHICLE WITHIN THE FIRST FEW WEEKS OF OWNERSHIP FAILED TO OPERATE WHILE DRIVING ON A FREEWAY IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. AFTER BEING STOPPED, THE VEHICLE TRANSMISSION OR ENGINE SEEMED TO MALFUNCTION AND THE CAR WAS STUCK ON THE FREEWAY WITH TRAFFIC MOVING AROUND THE CAR, CREATING A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. I WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE VIN WAS PART OF A GROUP OF VINS THAT RECEIVED BAD SOFTWARE THAT CAUSED THE PROBLEM. AFTER RESTARTING THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE APPEARED TO OPERATE NORMALLY AND IT WAS ULTIMATELY TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR R…
Owner-reported narrative. 100 miles reported. Look up ODI 10713825 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11485231 · 2022-09-19 (September 19, 2022)
The contact owns a 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and turned off, the rear liftgate inadvertently opened, causing the alarm system to be activated. The contact disconnected the battery to deactivate the alarm system. The dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the…
Owner-reported narrative. 100,100 miles reported. Look up ODI 11485231 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11302162 · 2020-01-27 (January 27, 2020)
WAS STATIONARY WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE AT A STOP LIGHT. TRUCK ACCELERATED WHILE MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE AND JERKED THE VEHICLE FORWARD. THIS WAS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED.
Owner-reported narrative. 31,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11302162 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11420894 · 2021-06-14 (June 14, 2021)
My forward collision warning alert frequently goes off unnecessarily but this is not a big deal. However, recently it went off and partially applied the brakes. This should not have occurred and could have been a very big safety issue.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11420894 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10716395 · 2015-05-14 (May 14, 2015)
THE VEHICLE WITHIN THE FIRST WEEKS OF OWNERSHIP FAILED TO REENGAGE THE TRANSMISSION AFTER THE ECO FEATURE TURNED OFF THE ENGINE. ECO FEATURE TURNS THE CAR OFF WHEN THE CAR IS STOPPED IN TRAFFIC OR A STOP SIGNAL TO SAVE FUEL ETC. THE DASH BOARD AND GEAR SHIFTER DISPLAYED A FLASHING D': INDICATING A FAILURE OF THE TRANSMSSION. (VIDEO AVAILABLE) WHEN THIS OCCURES THE CAR WILL NOT RESPOND TO GAS PEDEL BEING PUSHED AND THE CAR DOES NOT GO. THE CAR HAS TO BE TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED TO GET THE TRANMISSION TO ENGAGE. TRAFFIC HAS TO GO A…
Owner-reported narrative. 500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10716395 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11190069 · 2019-03-19 (March 19, 2019)
THERE IS A DANGEROUS LAG IN THE ACCELERATOR WHEN STARTING FROM A STOP, OR A LOW SPEED TURN. IT HAPPENS EVERY TIME I COME TO A QUICK STOP AT A SIGN OR WHEN TURNING A SLOW SPEED CORNER.. IT IS MOST DANGEROUS WHEN PULLING OUT OF A PARKING LOT OR CROSS STREET WHEN ONCOMING TRAFFIC IS COMING AND YOU NEED THE CAR TO RESPOND ACCURATELY TO YOUR GAS PEDAL INPUT. INSTEAD, THE VEHICLE DOES NOTHING FOR 1-1.5 SECONDS, THEN LURCHES FORWARD. THIS CREATES A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION WHEN YOU COMMIT TO PULL INTO TRAFFIC, HIT THE GAS PEDAL, AND THE VEHICLE DOE…
Owner-reported narrative. 22,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11190069 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11455201 · 2022-03-04 (March 4, 2022)
I agree with another poster about an issue. We experience this too with our 15' Range Rover Sport supercharged V8 5.0L Dynamic vehicle. There is a dangerous lag in the accelerator when starting from a stop, or a low speed turn. It happens every time I stop or when turning a corner. It is most dangerous when pulling out of a parking lot or cross street when oncoming traffic is coming and you need the car to respond accurately to your gas pedal input. Instead, the vehicle does nothing for 1-1. 5 seconds, then lurches forward. With a V8 510 HP en…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11455201 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10691130 · 2015-02-27 (February 27, 2015)
THE FUEL SYSTEM OF THE 2015 RANGE ROVER SPORT DOES NOT ALLOW THE USER TO APPROPRIATELY FILL THE GAS TANK WITH FUEL WITHOUT THE PUMP SHUTTING OFF AFTER JUST EVERY COUPLE OF GALLONS. THERE IS NO WAY TO KNOW THAT THE TANK IS FULL WITHOUT FILLING THE TANK TO THE POINT THAT GAS SPILLS OUT NECK OF THE GAS TANK. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER TWICE FOR THE PROBLEM. LAND ROVER ACKNOWLEDGED THAT THERE IS A DESIGN FLAW IN THE FUEL TANK AND THEY HAVE REPRODUCED THE PROBLEM EVER TIME THEY HAVE TESTED IT. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY AS WELL AS ENVI…
Owner-reported narrative. 350 miles reported. Look up ODI 10691130 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11529555 · 2023-06-29 (June 29, 2023)
The contact owns a 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, she smelled an abnormal fuel odor throughout the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank assembly was cracked and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 67,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 67,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11529555 at NHTSA ↗