Land Rover Range Rover Reliability
Quick answer
Across model years 2008–2026, owners filed 815 complaints about the Land Rover Range Rover with NHTSA, most often about steering and the electrical system, and NHTSA lists 55 recall campaigns. We have no published sales figures for the Range Rover to turn that into a per-1,000-sold rate, so these counts compare its model years with each other, not with other models. CarWhere's year-by-year analysis flags 2015–2018, 2020 and 2023 as years to avoid and rates 2008 as a better year. Model years 2024–2026 have had less than three years on the road, so their complaint counts are still building.
By CarWhere Research · Last reviewed 2026-11-10 · Source: NHTSA
815
NHTSA owner complaints (2008–2026)
47
Complaints citing a crash
55
Recall campaigns
6
Years to avoid
Most-reported Land Rover Range Rover problems
NHTSA owner complaints for model years 2008–2026, by the component owners named, filed 2007–2026. A complaint can name more than one component. The last three columns count complaints that report a crash, a fire or an injury.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Crash | Fire | Injury |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 144 | 18% | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 123 | 15% | 4 | 8 | 4 |
| Engine | 117 | 14% | 5 | 6 | 5 |
| Suspension | 109 | 13% | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Body structure | 87 | 11% | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel / propulsion system | 83 | 10% | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| Powertrain / transmission | 78 | 10% | 17 | 1 | 10 |
| Service brakes | 65 | 8% | 7 | 0 | 4 |
Of all 815 complaints, 47 (6%) report a crash, 13 (2%) a fire and 33 (4%) an injury.
For 2020-and-newer models (104 complaints), the most-reported areas are the electrical system (43), the transmission (21), the engine (18), the brakes (16).
Land Rover Range Rover complaints by model year
Where problems concentrate. Year flags come from CarWhere's years-to-avoid analysis, which compares each Range Rover model year with the model's other years. The full year-by-year verdicts are on the years-to-avoid page.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Flag |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 44 | 3 | Air bags | Better year |
| 2009 | 14 | 4 | Electrical system | — |
| 2010 | 59 | 5 | Body structure | — |
| 2011 | 82 | 3 | Body structure | — |
| 2012 | 45 | 4 | Engine | — |
| 2013 | 54 | 6 | Electrical system | — |
| 2014 | 43 | 10 | Electrical system | — |
| 2015 | 126 | 8 | Steering | Avoid |
| 2016 | 79 | 13 | Steering | Avoid |
| 2017 | 121 | 8 | Steering | Avoid |
| 2018 | 28 | 4 | Electrical system | Avoid |
| 2019 | 16 | 4 | Fuel / propulsion system | — |
| 2020 | 27 | 5 | Electrical system | Avoid |
| 2021 | 14 | 5 | Electrical system | — |
| 2022 | 18 | 10 | Electrical system | — |
| 2023 | 22 | 11 | Service brakes | Avoid |
| 2024(new) | 11 | 10 | Electrical system | — |
| 2025(new) | 12 | 4 | Electrical system | — |
| 2026(new) | 0 | 4 | — | — |
Raw counts are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, and older years have had longer to collect complaints. Years marked "new" have had less than three years on the road. — = not flagged either way.
Land Rover Range Rover recalls
NHTSA lists 55 recall campaigns across Land Rover Range Rover model years 2008–2026. The ones below cover the most model years. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Model years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V678000Oct 15, 2026 | 2022–2026 | Backup camera / back-over prevention — sensing system / camera | Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles. Water may not be able to drain away from the rearview camera due to insufficient drain holes, which may result in damage to… |
| 26V599000Sep 17, 2026 | 2020–2024 | Electrical system — propulsion system / dc/dc converter | Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, Land Rover Range Rover, Land Rover Discovery Sport, Land Rover Defender, 2021-2024 Land… |
| 26V389000Jun 13, 2026 | 2022–2026 | Air bags — frontal | Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Land Rover Defender, 2021-2026 Discovery, and 2022-2026 Range Rover vehicles. The driver’s air bag clockspring connector may corrode, which can cause the air… |
| 26V248000Apr 17, 2026 | 2020–2024 | Electrical system — propulsion system / dc/dc converter | Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar and Land Rover Discovery, 2020-2023 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, 2019-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover… |
| 24V023000Jan 19, 2024 | 2018–2022 | Backup camera / back-over prevention — sensing system / camera | Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles equipped with a Surround Camera System. Water may enter into the rearview camera, which can cause the rearview… |
Best and worst Range Rover years
- Years to avoid: 2015–2018, 2020 and 2023.
- Better years: 2008.
- 2024–2026: too new to judge fully; complaint counts are still building.
Land Rover Range Rover years to avoid: the verdict for every model year →
What to inspect on a used Land Rover Range Rover
Based on the components owners report most. None of these replaces an independent pre-purchase inspection.
- Electrical: test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system; scan for stored fault codes.
- Transmission: test-drive from cold through every gear, feel for slipping, harsh or delayed shifts and shudder, and ask whether the fluid has been serviced.
- Engine: cold-start it yourself, listen for ticking or knocking, check for oil leaks and oil consumption, and ask for oil-change records.
- Brakes: check pedal feel, pulling and grinding, and look at rotor and pad wear; ask when the brake fluid was last changed.
- Recalls: check the VIN for open recalls; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records before you pay.
Check this exact car
Any Land Rover Range Rover can be better or worse than the model's record. The CarWhere Used Car Report checks one VIN for salvage records, salvage-auction records (with damage photos when the auction published them), stolen-vehicle records, the odometer trail and its listing and price history since 2015. Free preview first; the full report is $12.99, one time.
Land Rover Range Rover reliability FAQ
Is the Land Rover Range Rover reliable?
Across model years 2008–2026, owners filed 815 complaints about the Land Rover Range Rover with NHTSA, most often about steering and the electrical system, and NHTSA lists 55 recall campaigns. We have no published sales figures for the Range Rover to turn that into a per-1,000-sold rate, so these counts compare its model years with each other, not with other models. CarWhere's year-by-year analysis flags 2015–2018, 2020 and 2023 as years to avoid and rates 2008 as a better year. Model years 2024–2026 have had less than three years on the road, so their complaint counts are still building.
What are the most common Land Rover Range Rover problems?
In NHTSA owner complaints for model years 2008–2026, the most-reported areas are steering (144), the electrical system (123), the engine (117) and suspension (109). For 2020-and-newer models, the most-reported areas are the electrical system, the transmission and the engine. One complaint can name more than one component, and complaints are unverified owner reports.
What years of the Land Rover Range Rover should you avoid?
CarWhere's year-by-year analysis flags 2015–2018, 2020 and 2023 as years to avoid and rates 2008 as a better year. Each model year is compared only with other Range Rover years: complaints are adjusted for time on the road, and serious ones (engine, transmission, brakes, steering, fuel system, or a reported crash, fire or injury) count double, with a smaller adjustment for recall campaigns.
How long does a Land Rover Range Rover last?
In CarWhere's lifespan study, 0.3% of 5,486 used Range Rover listings in the US had passed 200,000 miles and 1.9% had passed 150,000. Among those 10+ years old, 1.6% are past 200,000 miles. Maintenance history matters more than the model average for any one car.
How many recalls does the Land Rover Range Rover have?
NHTSA lists 55 recall campaigns covering Land Rover Range Rover model years 2008–2026. The one covering the most model years is 26V678000 (backup camera / back-over prevention, 2022–2026). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How do I check a specific used Land Rover Range Rover?
Run its VIN. The CarWhere Used Car Report checks one VIN for salvage records, salvage-auction records (with damage photos when the auction published them), stolen-vehicle records, the odometer trail and its listing and price history since 2015, with a free preview first and the full report at $12.99, one time. Pair it with an independent pre-purchase inspection.
How we measure Range Rover reliability
- Complaints are every NHTSA owner complaint filed for the Land Rover Range Rover, model years 2008–2026, across all the body-style and trim names NHTSA files them under, de-duplicated by complaint number. They are unverified owner reports.
- Year flags compare each Range Rover model year only with other Range Rover years, so they say which years to prefer, not how the Range Rover compares with other models.
- This is federal complaint and recall data, not a survey and not comparable to Consumer Reports or J.D. Power ratings. It does not estimate repair costs.
Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints and NHTSA recall campaigns (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-11-10; published U.S. sales figures; CarWhere years-to-avoid analysis.