Is the Land Rover Range Rover Reliable?
2003–2026 defect & recall-risk analysis from citable NHTSA data.
The score ranks this model's recall intensity against other luxurys — plus systemic-defect concentration and any open federal investigations. It measures defect and recall risk, not long-term mechanical durability, and is deliberately not skewed by how many were sold.
Reliability Score
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front steering knuckle fractures
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⚠ Historically, 50% of EA investigations became recalls.
An open investigation is NHTSA reviewing a potential defect — the earliest warning a recall may be coming. It is not a defect finding. See all vehicles under investigation →
Land Rover Range Rover Reliability by Year
| Model Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Reliability Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 53 | Fair |
| 2025 | 2 | 11 | — | — | 53 | Fair |
| 2024 | 6 | 9 | 2 | — | 45 | Fair |
| 2023 | 6 | 14 | 14 | — | 28 | Poor |
| 2022 | 5 | 2 | — | — | 53 | Fair |
| 2021 | 4 | 14 | — | — | 48 | Fair |
| 2020 | 4 | 19 | 1 | — | 44 | Fair |
| 2019 | 3 | 17 | — | — | 48 | Fair |
| 2018 | 1 | 26 | 2 | — | 44 | Fair |
| 2017 | 4 | 44 | 2 | 1 | 28 | Poor |
Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.
How the Range Rover Compares to Similar Vehicles
The Range Rover scores 27 points below the average luxury. Consider checking years with lower complaint volumes.
Known Land Rover Range Rover Reliability Issues
The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:
Based on 156 owner complaints across recent model years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Land Rover Range Rover reliable?+
The Land Rover Range Rover scores 43/100 on our reliability index — rated "Poor." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 36 recall campaigns and 156 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.
What year Range Rover is most reliable?+
Among the years analyzed, the 2026 Range Rover achieved the highest reliability score of 53/100 with 1 recall and 0 complaints.
How many miles does a Range Rover last?+
With consistent maintenance, most Land Rover Range Rover owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used Range Rover will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.
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