Land Rover Range Rover Sport Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Land Rover Range Rover Sport model year (2006–2026) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Land Rover Range Rover Sport Years to Avoid
2 recalls · 44 complaints
21 reported injuries
Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 92
8 recalls · 45 complaints
1 reported injury
Top issue: STEERING
Problem score: 71
5 recalls · 51 complaints
2 reported injuries
Top issue: STEERING
Problem score: 70
Best Land Rover Range Rover Sport Years to Buy
0 recalls · 2 complaints
Main area: CHILD SEAT:TETHER: CONNECTOR/CLIP
Problem score: 2
1 recall · 1 complaint
Main area: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Problem score: 4
0 recalls · 6 complaints
Main area: AIR BAGS
Problem score: 6
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Land Rover Range Rover Sport — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 4 | Excellent |
| 2025 | 2 | 11 | 2 | — | 21 | Good |
| 2024 | 3 | 15 | 1 | — | 26 | Good |
| 2023 | 1 | 22 | — | — | 25 | Good |
| 2022 | 2 | 16 | — | — | 22 | Good |
| 2021 | 3 | 15 | — | — | 24 | Good |
| 2020 | 2 | 44 | 21 | — | 92 | Avoid |
| 2019 | 2 | 17 | — | — | 23 | Good |
| 2018 | 3 | 30 | — | — | 39 | Caution |
| 2017 | 4 | 48 | 3 | — | 66 | Avoid |
| 2016 | 5 | 51 | 2 | — | 70 | Avoid |
| 2015 | 8 | 45 | 1 | — | 71 | Avoid |
| 2014 | 6 | 25 | 2 | — | 47 | Caution |
| 2013 | 1 | 22 | — | — | 25 | Good |
| 2012 | 1 | 26 | — | — | 29 | Good |
| 2011 | 2 | 45 | — | — | 51 | Caution |
| 2010 | 2 | 22 | — | — | 28 | Good |
| 2009 | 0 | 6 | — | — | 6 | Excellent |
| 2008 | 0 | 11 | — | — | 11 | Good |
| 2007 | 0 | 2 | — | — | 2 | Excellent |
| 2006 | 1 | 14 | 3 | — | 23 | Good |
All 21 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Land Rover Range Rover Sport Shopping Guide by Era
2018–Present
Best: 2026Recent Range Rover Sport models benefit from updated safety systems and revised engineering. The 2026 stands out with just 4 problem points. Always request a pre-purchase inspection and VIN history report.
2013–2017
Best: 2013Mid-decade Range Rover Sport 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 Sport 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 Sport should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sport if possible. It has 2 recalls, 44 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 92 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year Range Rover Sport to buy?+
The 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 2. It has only 0 recalls and 2 complaints on record with NHTSA.
Which Range Rover Sport has the fewest problems?+
The 2007, 2026, 2009 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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