2016 Land Rover RANGE ROVER SPORT problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
76 owner complaints analyzed
11 distinct recall campaigns
60,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2016 model year. Data snapshot: . 32 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Steering is the most frequently named component, appearing in 24 of 76 complaints (31.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 23 | 30.3% |
| Fuel system concerns | 5 | 6.6% |
| Braking behavior | 3 | 3.9% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 3 | 3.9% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 1.3% |
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 | 24 |
| Engine | 13 |
| Suspension | 11 |
| Unknown Or Other | 7 |
| Air Bags | 5 |
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 4 |
Steering: 24; Engine: 13; Suspension: 11; Unknown Or Other: 7; Air Bags: 5; Electrical System: 5; Fuel/Propulsion System: 4; Latches/Locks/Linkages: 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 | 5 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 4 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 9 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 4 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 7 |
| 150,000 and above | 3 |
Under 25,000: 5; 25,000 to 49,999: 4; 50,000 to 74,999: 9; 75,000 to 99,999: 4; 100,000 to 149,999: 7; 150,000 and above: 3
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (9). 44 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 |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2025 | 22 |
| 2026 | 20 |
2018: 2; 2019: 8; 2020: 3; 2021: 3; 2022: 7; 2023: 4; 2024: 7; 2025: 22; 2026: 20
Pattern summary
Steering leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 23 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 5 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 11635799 · 2025-01-14 (January 14, 2025)
The contact owns a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the front end of the vehicle was shaking with a knocking sound coming from the driver’s and passenger’s side front wheels. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who diagnosed that the upper front suspension knuckle joint had fractured on the driver’s and passenger’s side. The mechanic informed the contact of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V840000 (Steering); and referred the contact to the manufacturer. The vehicle had not been repaired. The m…
Owner-reported narrative. 90,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11635799 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11653496 · 2025-04-08 (April 8, 2025)
The contact owns a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH and making a right turn, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the suspension upper knuckle joint was damaged and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to 24V840000 (STEERING); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assista…
Owner-reported narrative. 72,476 miles reported. Look up ODI 11653496 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11505325 · 2023-02-03 (February 3, 2023)
The contact owns a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the active grill sensor and fuel rail sensor needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the low-pressure sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the…
Owner-reported narrative. 40,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11505325 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11703706 · 2025-12-08 (December 8, 2025)
The Diesel Exhaust Fluid system on my 2016 Range Rover Sport has a recurring defect that triggers the warning “Incorrect Diesel Exhaust Fluid Quality Detected” followed by a “No engine starts in XX miles” countdown. This defect has happened repeatedly over several years despite multiple repairs including injector replacement, injector housing replacement and eventually a complete DEF tank assembly replacement. The failure always returns. This defect disables the vehicle and creates a safety risk because the car will eventually refuse to start,…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11703706 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11387051 · 2021-01-07 (January 7, 2021)
DEFECTIVE GEAR SELECTOR. DRIVER PARKED THE CAR AND SWITCHED IT OFF. DRIVER EXITED THE VEHICLE WITH THE KEYS. THE CAR ROLLED BACKWARDS WITHOUT ANYONE IN THE CAR. THE CAR RAN OVER A STATIONARY MOTORCYCLE AND OVER AND INTO A LOW WALL CAUSING ABOUT $20,000 WORTH OF DAMAGE. ACCORDING TO THE MANUAL, THE CAR IS SUPPOSED TO HAVE AN AUTOMATIC BRAKE WHEN SWITCHED OFF AND EXITED. FROM THE MANUAL: "THE EPB APPLIES AUTOMATICALLY IF THE IGNITION IS SWITCHED OFF AND THE VEHICLE'S SPEED IS BELOW 2 MPH (3 KM/H)." THE ACCIDENT HAPPENED ON JUNE 14, 2018. MY IN…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11387051 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11677749 · 2025-08-01 (August 1, 2025)
On 4/13/2025 as my husband and I were exiting the Zoom Express Car Wash, vehicle accelerated as I shifted from neutral to drive. As shown in the footage, I was unable to brake and stop the vehicle. After attempting to brake several times, my husband shifted the gear shift from drive to neutral and the vehicle rolled to a complete stop. The impact of hitting two barriers, two curbs and ditch caused back injury. Germain Land Rover was unable to reproduce the malfunction due to the vehicle was inoperable. Germain Land Rover was unable to iden…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11677749 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11308672 · 2020-02-12 (February 12, 2020)
WHEN I TURNED MY CAR ON IN THE MORNING THE STEREO WAS NOT WORKING AND YOU COULD HEAR CRACKLING. I THEN WAS DROPPING MY SON OFF AT SCHOOL AND WE WERE GOING SLOW BECAUSE WE WERE IN THE SCHOOL ZONE.MAYBE 5-10 MPH I SMELLED SMOKE AND THEN LOOKED BACK AND SAW SMOKE COMING FROM INSIDE THE CAR WHERE THE READING LIGHT IS IN THE BACK. I HAD TO PARK MY TRUCK AT MY DADS CAR BECAUSE I DID NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING IT. I GOOGLED AND FOUND THAT A LOT OF RANGE ROVER HAVE A FAULTY SUNROOF TO WHERE WATER LEAKS CAUSING ELECTRICAL DAMAGE. THIS WAS ALSO WHAT THE RANG…
Owner-reported narrative. 5 miles reported. Look up ODI 11308672 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11615419 · 2024-09-19 (September 19, 2024)
TRIM ELECTRICAL - Upon dealer service inspection, technician found the air bag light on. DTCS code B0020-13 left side airbag deployment control circuit open due to the wiring harness routed under the driver's seat becoming chafed as a result of the automatic seat adjustment resulting in a nondeployment or late deployment of airbag. Dealer recommended replacement of the wiring harness. THIS IS A DEFECTIVE DESIGN - this is a stock vehicle with 63k miles and normal use of moving the electronic driver's seat forward or back should not interfere wit…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11615419 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11624243 · 2024-11-08 (November 8, 2024)
Vehicle started smoking and stalled on the interstate. The mechanic said, overheating engine caused cylinder heads to possibly warp and leak, overheating enough to cause this is also indicator that piston rings may have been affected, along with all bearings internal of engine. The safety of my daughter was at risk had no one been able to pick her up that night in a timely manner. The vehicle is at the service station now.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11624243 at NHTSA ↗