VEHICLE BUYER'S GUIDE
Land Rover Range Rover Sport2006–2026
Year-by-year buyer intelligence from NHTSA safety data — reliability, value, and which years to target or avoid.
Best Years to Buy a Land Rover Range Rover Sport
Buyer Score combines reliability (65%) and depreciation value (35%) — higher is better.
Land Rover Range Rover Sport Years to Avoid
2 recalls · 44 complaints
21 reported injuries
Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
8 recalls · 45 complaints
1 reported injury
Top issue: STEERING
5 recalls · 51 complaints
2 reported injuries
Top issue: STEERING
Federal Defect Investigations
NHTSA investigations are the stage that precedes a recall. 4 past investigations into the Range Rover Sport became recalls.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Data current as of September 15, 2026.
Land Rover Range Rover Sport — Year-by-Year Comparison
Every model year ranked by Buyer Score. Click any year for its detailed problem report.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Reliability | Value | Buyer Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 54 | 31 | 46 | Excellent |
| 2025 | 2 | 11 | 2 | — | 48 | 46 | 47 | Good |
| 2024 | 3 | 15 | 1 | — | 45 | 59 | 50 | Good |
| 2023 | 1 | 22 | — | — | 45 | 69 | 53 | Good |
| 2022 | 2 | 16 | — | — | 48 | 76 | 58 | Good |
| 2021 | 3 | 15 | — | — | 46 | 79 | 58 | Good |
| 2020 | 2 | 44 | 21 | — | 29 | 78 | 46 | Avoid |
| 2019 | 2 | 17 | — | — | 47 | 74 | 56 | Good |
| 2018 | 3 | 30 | — | — | 35 | 68 | 47 | Caution |
| 2017 | 4 | 48 | 3 | — | 29 | 61 | 40 | Avoid |
| 2016 | 5 | 51 | 2 | — | 29 | 54 | 38 | Avoid |
| 2015 | 8 | 45 | 1 | — | 29 | 47 | 35 | Avoid |
| 2014 | 6 | 25 | 2 | — | 29 | 41 | 33 | Caution |
| 2013 | 1 | 22 | — | — | 45 | 36 | 42 | Good |
| 2012 | 1 | 26 | — | — | 43 | 32 | 39 | Good |
| 2011 | 2 | 45 | — | — | 29 | 29 | 29 | Caution |
| 2010 | 2 | 22 | — | — | 43 | 29 | 38 | Good |
| 2009 | 0 | 6 | — | — | 54 | 29 | 45 | Excellent |
| 2008 | 0 | 11 | — | — | 54 | 29 | 45 | Good |
| 2007 | 0 | 2 | — | — | 54 | 29 | 45 | Excellent |
| 2006 | 1 | 14 | 3 | — | 47 | 29 | 41 | Good |
Buyer Score = Reliability (65%) + Value window (35%). Deaths and injuries sourced from NHTSA complaint filings. Year links open full NHTSA problem reports.
Known Land Rover Range Rover Sport Problems
Most frequently reported components across all model years, from NHTSA owner complaints.
Complaint counts across all model years. Numbers indicate frequency, not severity.
Shopping by Era
How each generation of the Range Rover Sport compares — best year within each era shown.
2018–Present
Modern safety tech, refreshed platforms, updated powertrains. Higher purchase price but lower reliability risk. Best pick in this era: 2021 (Buyer Score 58).
2013–2017
Mid-decade models in the depreciation sweet spot — typically 35–55% below original MSRP. Inspect carefully for powertrain wear and recall completion. Best: 2013 (Buyer Score 42).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best year Range Rover Sport to buy?+
The 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport scores highest on our Buyer Score (58/100) — combining a reliability score of 46/100 with a value score of 79/100. It has 3 recalls and 15 NHTSA complaints on record.
Which Range Rover Sport years have the most problems?+
The 2020, 2015, 2016 model years have the highest problem scores in our analysis. The 2020 Range Rover Sport leads with 2 recalls and 44 owner complaints.
What is the Buyer Score?+
The Buyer Score is a composite metric that combines reliability (65% weight) and depreciation value (35% weight). Reliability reflects recall and complaint severity. Value reflects how much of the vehicle's depreciation has already been absorbed by prior owners — a 4–6 year old vehicle typically sits in the sweet spot.
What are the most common Range Rover Sport problems?+
The most frequently reported Land Rover Range Rover Sport issues involve: ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING, SUSPENSION. These are aggregated across all model years from NHTSA owner complaint filings. Frequency of complaints does not necessarily indicate severity.
Deep-Dive Research
Full year-by-year breakdown of every documented defect for the Land Rover Range Rover Sport.
Reliability rating and score breakdown compared to similar luxury vehicles.
Every Range Rover Sport year ranked by problem score — worst years listed with full reasoning.
A buyer's guide shows model-level risk. A VIN report shows the individual vehicle — accidents, odometer history, open recalls, and auction records.