Land Rover Range Rover Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Land Rover Range Rover model year (2003–2026) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Land Rover Range Rover Years to Avoid
7 recalls · 54 complaints
Top issue: STEERING
Problem score: 75
1 recall · 70 complaints
Top issue: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Problem score: 73
6 recalls · 46 complaints
3 reported injuries
Top issue: STEERING
Problem score: 70
Best Land Rover Range Rover Years to Buy
2 recalls · 2 complaints
Main area: POWER TRAIN
Problem score: 8
1 recall · 6 complaints
Main area: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 9
2 recalls · 8 complaints
Main area: AIR BAGS
Problem score: 14
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Land Rover Range Rover — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2025 | 1 | 6 | — | — | 9 | Good |
| 2024 | 4 | 8 | 2 | — | 24 | Good |
| 2023 | 7 | 11 | 12 | — | 56 | Avoid |
| 2022 | 6 | 2 | — | — | 20 | Good |
| 2021 | 5 | 9 | — | — | 24 | Good |
| 2020 | 5 | 11 | 1 | — | 28 | Caution |
| 2019 | 3 | 13 | — | — | 22 | Good |
| 2018 | 3 | 22 | 2 | — | 35 | Caution |
| 2017 | 3 | 37 | 2 | 1 | 55 | Avoid |
| 2016 | 7 | 54 | — | — | 75 | Avoid |
| 2015 | 6 | 46 | 3 | — | 70 | Avoid |
| 2014 | 6 | 41 | 1 | — | 61 | Avoid |
| 2013 | 6 | 12 | 1 | — | 32 | Caution |
| 2012 | 4 | 12 | — | — | 24 | Good |
| 2011 | 2 | 8 | — | — | 14 | Good |
| 2010 | 3 | 13 | 2 | — | 26 | Good |
| 2009 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 8 | Good |
| 2008 | 2 | 15 | 1 | — | 23 | Good |
| 2007 | 2 | 8 | 6 | — | 26 | Good |
| 2006 | 1 | 24 | 3 | — | 33 | Caution |
| 2005 | 1 | 22 | 2 | — | 29 | Caution |
| 2004 | 1 | 41 | — | — | 44 | Caution |
| 2003 | 1 | 70 | — | — | 73 | Avoid |
All 24 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Land Rover Range Rover Shopping Guide by Era
2018–Present
Best: 2026Recent Range Rover models benefit from updated safety systems and revised engineering. The 2026 stands out with just 0 problem points. Always request a pre-purchase inspection and VIN history report.
2013–2017
Best: 2013Mid-decade Range Rover units are entering high-mileage territory. Inspect carefully for powertrain wear and verify recall completion status. The 2013 shows the lowest problem count for this era.
Pre-2013
Proceed with CautionOlder Range Rover models have more accumulated wear and a larger recall history. These are higher-risk purchases without documented maintenance records and a clean VIN history report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year Range Rover should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2016 Land Rover Range Rover if possible. It has 7 recalls, 54 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 75 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year Range Rover to buy?+
The 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 8. It has only 2 recalls and 2 complaints on record with NHTSA.
Which Range Rover has the fewest problems?+
The 2009, 2025, 2011 model years have the fewest documented problems. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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