Land Rover RANGE ROVER SPORT problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
627 owner complaints analyzed
51 distinct recall campaigns
60,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2005 to 2026 model years. Data snapshot: . 279 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 127 of 627 complaints (20.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 91 | 14.5% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 70 | 11.2% |
| Braking behavior | 57 | 9.1% |
| Fuel system concerns | 56 | 8.9% |
| Engine operation | 31 | 4.9% |
| Transmission and shifting | 17 | 2.7% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Engine | 127 |
| Electrical System | 105 |
| Steering | 91 |
| Unknown Or Other | 67 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 65 |
| Suspension | 65 |
| Structure:Body | 56 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 37 |
Engine: 127; Electrical System: 105; Steering: 91; Unknown Or Other: 67; Fuel/Propulsion System: 65; Suspension: 65; Structure:Body: 56; Fuel System, Gasoline: 37
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 82 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 33 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 58 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 45 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 44 |
| 150,000 and above | 17 |
Under 25,000: 82; 25,000 to 49,999: 33; 50,000 to 74,999: 58; 75,000 to 99,999: 45; 100,000 to 149,999: 44; 150,000 and above: 17
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (82). 348 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 |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 3 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 14 |
| 2018 | 25 |
| 2019 | 34 |
| 2020 | 28 |
| 2021 | 53 |
| 2022 | 61 |
| 2023 | 31 |
| 2024 | 63 |
| 2025 | 95 |
| 2026 | 153 |
2006: 3; 2007: 7; 2008: 6; 2009: 5; 2010: 7; 2011: 8; 2012: 6; 2013: 4; 2014: 2; 2015: 11; 2016: 11; 2017: 14; 2018: 25; 2019: 34; 2020: 28; 2021: 53; 2022: 61; 2023: 31; 2024: 63; 2025: 95; 2026: 153
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 91 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 70 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 57 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 10156938 · 2006-05-07 (May 7, 2006)
THERE IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THE 2006 RANGE ROVER SPORTS STEERING SYSTEM WHERE THE STEERING WHEEL PHYSICALLY SHAKES UNCONTROLLABLE DURING HIGH SPEEDS. THERE IS ALSO A LOUD "KNOCKING" HEARD DURING LOW SPEEDS. STEPS HAVE BEEN TAKEN TO FIX THIS IN THE UK BUT NOT IN THE USA. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 3,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10156938 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10226411 · 2008-05-01 (May 1, 2008)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT. WHENEVER THE CONTACT TURNS THE VEHICLE, HE FEELS AND HEARS A GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. THE GRINDING WORSENS IN HOT WEATHER OR AFTER DRIVING FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME. THE DEALER ADVISED HIM TO BRING IN THE VEHICLE AND THEY CHANGED THE STEERING SHAFT. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER APPROXIMATELY 7 TIMES FOR THE SAME FAILURE, BUT THERE HAS BEEN NO SUCCESSFUL REMEDY. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER HAVING THE RACK AND PINION CHANGED. THE TECHNICIAN STAT…
Owner-reported narrative. 5,635 miles reported. Look up ODI 10226411 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10235331 · 2008-07-22 (July 22, 2008)
2006 RANGER ROVER SPORT- MAJOR COLLISION AIR BAG FOR DRIVER DID NOT DEPLOY, OWNER HAD CAR SERVICED AT DEALER A FEW DAYS PRIOR BECAUSE OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT ELECTRICAL FLICKERING ON DASH LIGHTS, NOT ADVISED OF RECALL THAT MAY BE PROBLEM. SERIOUS HEAD INJURY TO DRIVER. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 22,170 miles reported. Look up ODI 10235331 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11030114 · 2017-09-27 (September 27, 2017)
VEHICLE STEERING COLUMN WILL NOT LOCK. KEY WILL NOT START VEHICLE DUE TO ELECTRICAL PROBLEM IN THE STEERING COLUMN. THIS IS A VERY COMMON AND EXPENSIVE PROBLEM WITH RANGE ROVERS AND THE DEALER KNOWS IT. REPAIR IS $7,000.00 PLUS +
Owner-reported narrative. 125,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11030114 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11436261 · 2021-10-11 (October 11, 2021)
I can be driving and the car will just cut off. The real danger was when I was on the freeway and I almost couldn't pull over to the side and a semi truck was behind me. That happened about 3 years ago. Also when I start the car and put it in reverse the parking brake warning light come on, that also started happening a couple years ago. The above happened again yesterday and the day before, October 9, 2021.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11436261 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10211497 · 2007-12-11 (December 11, 2007)
THE LATEST LAND ROVER / RANGE ROVER HAS A RED HEXAGON BRAKE LIGHT WITH A YELLOW TURN SIGNAL RING AROUND IT. WHEN THE BRAKE LIGHT IS ON, IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO SEE THE BLINKING TURN SIGNAL. ISN'T THERE SUPPOSED TO BE A MINIMUM SIZE FOR THESE LIGHTS? *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10211497 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10173860 · 2006-11-20 (November 20, 2006)
1. COMPUTER MALFUNCTION 2. GAS TANK LEAK. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10173860 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11010594 · 2017-07-25 (July 25, 2017)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (JAKE KAPLAN LANDROVER OF WARWICK, RHODE ISLAND) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS TO THE FUEL PUMP WERE FAULTY AND HAD OVERHEATED. THE FUEL PUMP HARNESS WAS REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURES CONTINUED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER A SECOND TIME AND THE THROTTLE BODY WAS CLEANED, BUT THE FAILURES CONTINUED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER A THIRD TIME AND THE…
Owner-reported narrative. 50,266 miles reported. Look up ODI 11010594 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10369416 · 2010-12-07 (December 7, 2010)
I HAVE A 2006 LAND ROVER, RANGE ROVER SPORT, AND AFTER DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS FOR A FEW HOURS I'VE NOTICED THAT SHORTLY AFTER COMING TO AN IDLE THE VEHICLE IS PRONE TO STALL OUT. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 85,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10369416 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10763076 · 2015-09-11 (September 11, 2015)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE SUSPENSION LOW WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 132,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 132,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10763076 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10282191 · 2009-08-28 (August 28, 2009)
WHEN DRIVING AND THE VEHICLE COMES TO A STOP, CAR ROLLS FORWARD WHILE THE BREAK PEDAL IS ENGAGED, DEALER STATED LAND ROVER SPORT 2006 HSE, FAULT CODE ON MODULE NEEDS AN UPGRADE, WHICH THE CUSTOMER IS CHARGED. HENCE, IF THE COMPUTER MODULE IS NOT UPGRADED, "VEHICLES CAN BECOME INOPERABLE DUE TO TRANSMISSION OR ENGINE COMPLICATIONS AT FURTHER COST TO THE OWNER" ( CLAUDIA, AT LANDROVER N.A. [phone removed] EXTN 2916). *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 48,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10282191 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10358722 · 2010-10-01 (October 1, 2010)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LAND ROVER SPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN HIS FOOT WAS NOT ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY SURGE FORWARD. HE HAD TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL AND SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE IN ORDER TO STOP THE ACCELERATION. THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP THREE TIMES FOR THE FAILURE. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE OR THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED WHEN THE COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE.…
Owner-reported narrative. 700 miles reported. Look up ODI 10358722 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 6 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 3 |
2010: 2; 2011: 2; 2012: 1; 2013: 1; 2014: 8; 2015: 9; 2016: 11; 2017: 6; 2018: 5; 2019: 6; 2020: 7; 2021: 7; 2022: 6; 2023: 6; 2024: 6; 2025: 3; 2026: 3