Is the Land Rover Range Rover Sport Reliable?
2006–2026 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
Component: steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm
⚠ 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 Sport Reliability by Year
| Model Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Reliability Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | Not enough data | |
| 2025 | 3 | 11 | 2 | — | 48 | Fair |
| 2024 | 6 | 18 | 1 | — | 40 | Poor |
| 2023 | 4 | 22 | — | — | 43 | Poor |
| 2022 | 4 | 16 | — | — | 46 | Fair |
| 2021 | 5 | 16 | — | — | 44 | Fair |
| 2020 | 5 | 51 | 21 | — | 26 | Poor |
| 2019 | 4 | 23 | — | — | 42 | Poor |
| 2018 | 2 | 30 | — | — | 42 | Poor |
| 2017 | 3 | 48 | 3 | — | 27 | Poor |
Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.
How the Range Rover Sport Compares to Similar Vehicles
The Range Rover Sport scores 29 points below the average luxury. Consider checking years with lower complaint volumes.
Known Land Rover Range Rover Sport Reliability Issues
The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:
Based on 235 owner complaints across recent model years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Land Rover Range Rover Sport reliable?+
The Land Rover Range Rover Sport scores 41/100 on our reliability index — rated "Poor." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 36 recall campaigns and 235 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.
What year Range Rover Sport is most reliable?+
Among the years analyzed, the 2025 Range Rover Sport achieved the highest reliability score of 48/100 with 3 recalls and 11 complaints.
How many miles does a Range Rover Sport last?+
With consistent maintenance, most Land Rover Range Rover Sport owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used Range Rover Sport will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.
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