Land Rover Range Rover Problems by Year

We compared every Land Rover Range Rover model year from 1995–2026 using 921 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 67 recalls and federal defect investigations. The years to avoid are 2017, 2023, 2016, 2003 and 2004, which drew far more complaints than other Range Rover years at the same age. The best years are 2022, 2012 and 2011.

32model years
921complaints
67recalls
2017, 2023worst years
2022, 2012best years

Complaints by model year

’95’96’97’98’99’00’01’02’03’04’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25’262535212429267149751355314305141520264271796228152712421109
Owner complaints per model year, Land Rover Range Rover. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
20260−33%4—Few
202591.8×4ElectricalAverage
2024101.5×10TransmissionAverage
2023212.6×11BrakeCaution
20224−62%10ElectricalGood
202112−17%5ElectricalAverage
2020271.3×5ElectricalAverage
201915typical3Fuel SystemAverage
2018281.2×4ElectricalAverage
2017622.7×8SteeringAvoid
2016791.8×13SteeringCaution
201571typical8SteeringAverage
2014421.3×10ElectricalAverage
201326typical6ElectricalAverage
201220−36%4TransmissionAverage
201115−32%3AirbagAverage
201014−57%5EngineGood
20095−70%4TransmissionGood
200830typical3AirbagAverage
200714−70%3AirbagGood
2006531.3×2ElectricalAverage
2005351.2×1TransmissionAverage
2004511.6×1TransmissionCaution
2003973.8×1TransmissionAvoid
200214−40%—TransmissionGood
20017−70%1AirbagGood
200026typical3TransmissionAverage
1999291.2×5EngineAverage
199824typical3Fuel SystemAverage
199721−23%3EngineAverage
1996351.4×3EngineCaution
199525typical7SteeringAverage

* Complaints compared with the median Range Rover year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Land Rover Range Rover problems

Latest Land Rover Range Rover recalls

Back over prevention › Sensing system › Camera

NHTSA recall 26V-678 · Oct 15, 2026 · 93,997 vehicles

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 the rearview camera.

Remedy: Dealers will drill additional drain holes in the underside of the tailgate trim. Additionally, dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge.

Electrical system › Propulsion system › DC/DC converter

NHTSA recall 26V-599 · Sep 17, 2026 · 23,677 vehicles

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 Rover Range Rover Velar, Jaguar E-Pace, F-Pace, and Land Rover Discovery vehicles.

Remedy: Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed November 13, 2026.

Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm

NHTSA recall 26V-527 · Aug 13, 2026 · 14 vehicles

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Range Rover vehicles. The front suspension knuckles may have been replaced with incorrect parts during a prior recall remedy repair.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the front suspension knuckles, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 30, 2026. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 1-800-637-6837.

Air bags › Frontal

NHTSA recall 26V-389 · Jun 12, 2026 · 250,857 vehicles

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 bag not to deploy as intended.

Remedy: Dealers will apply a protective lubricant gel to the driver's air bag connector terminals, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 3, 2026. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837.

Seat belts › Front › Warning light/devices

NHTSA recall 26V-297 · May 12, 2026 · 76 vehicles

Jaguar Land Rover North America LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Velar, Range Rover Sport, and Range Rover vehicles. The seat belt warning system may not activate the audible warning chime as intended.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the audio amplifier, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed July 10, 2026. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is D105.

All 67 Land Rover Range Rover recalls by year →

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Land Rover Range Rover should you avoid?

2017, 2023, 2016, 2003, 2004 and 1996 — these years have the most complaints relative to other Range Rover years at the same age, led by steering problems in the 2017.

What is the best year for the Land Rover Range Rover?

2022 has the fewest complaints compared with other Range Rover years at the same age, followed by 2012 and 2011. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.

What are the most common Land Rover Range Rover problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the transmission & drivetrain (217), engine & cooling (146) and steering (144). Transmission complaints peak in the 2003 model year.

How many recalls has the Land Rover Range Rover had?

67 recalls across 1995–2026. The model year with the most is 2016. See all Land Rover Range Rover recalls by year.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.