Land Rover Range Rover Common Problems & Known Faults (UK)
If you are considering buying a used Land Rover Range Rover, there are several major reliability issues worth knowing about first. Our garage database tracks 2 known faults for this model, 2 of them rated high severity. Every one below is a repair bill a seller has good reason not to mention.
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Generation 1 of 12 known faults · 35 owner reports · 17 good notes
Land Rover Range Rover L322 / L405 / D3 / D4 (2002 to 2022) problems
SecurityHigh severity📝 Editorial
Extreme vulnerability to keyless relay theft, causing massive insurance premiums or outright refusal to insure in the UK
Rough guide
£1000-2000
Typical symptoms
car stolen off driveway overnight without keys
insurance quotes exceeding £5000 per year
insurers refusing coverage entirely in London/cities
Affected vehicles
Engines:
All
Typical mileage:
0-100000 miles
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Brakes/SuspensionHigh severity📝 Editorial
Air suspension compressor failure, leaking air struts, and faulty ride height sensors
Rough guide
£600-1500
Typical symptoms
'Suspension Fault' warning on dash
car sitting unevenly or 'slammed' on its bump stops
compressor running constantly (loud humming from rear)
Affected vehicles
Engines:
All
Typical mileage:
60000-120000 miles
1 more owner report backs this up
October 2019A 2016 Range Rover Vogue 4.4 V8 diesel had intermittent suspension issues, resolved by replacing the compressor and valve.
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What owners report on the L322 / L405 / D3 / D4
35 single reports, unconfirmed
One owner each, in their own words rewritten as a line, and not counted in our risk scoring. A fault joins the list above once a second report or an editorial source backs it.
Engine · February 2020A Range Rover L322 4.6 had starting problems, which were resolved by fitting a new crank sensor for £100.
Suspension and steering · January 2020Rear wheel bearings on a 2015 Range Rover Sport began to show wear at 47,000 miles.
Engine · December 2019A low mileage Range Rover Sport V6 diesel suffered oil contamination just 3,700 miles after a service.
Engine · November 2019A 2016 Range Rover Sport 3.0 V6 diesel with 45,000 miles displayed "restricted performance" and an engine warning light.
Gearbox and clutch · July 2019A 2015 Range Rover Sport had a leaking rear differential pinion seal, quoted at £1,100 for repair.
Engine · June 2019A 2015 Range Rover Vogue Autobiography 3.0 V6 diesel suffered big end failure at 17,500 miles.
Interior · May 2019A 2017 Range Rover Sport 5.0 SVR caused acute discomfort for the driver.
Engine · November 2018A 2016 Range Rover Sport had repeated engine cutting out problems, spending 20 weeks in service centres.
Bodywork · November 2018The panoramic glass roof of a 2017 Range Rover Vogue "popped" when mounting a kerb, replaced under warranty.
Engine · October 2018A March 2017 Range Rover 3.0 V6 TDi had an excessive flat spot below 40mph, making driving tiresome and dangerous.
Engine · August 2018A November 2017 Range Rover 3.0 TDV6 displayed "Oil Service Due" every 4,500 to 5,000 miles.
Engine · June 2018Problems were reported with the oil monitoring system of a 2015 Range Rover Sport.
Electrics · March 2018A 2014 Range Rover Vogue with 32,000 miles had numerous false warning lights, eventually diagnosed as a gearbox fault.
Exhaust · December 2017A 2011 Range Rover 4.4 TDV8 with 100,000 miles required regular DPF regeneration, clearing within 5 to 9 minutes.
Engine · December 2017A serious engine problem was reported with an April 2014 Range Rover Vogue SE SDV8.
Engine · December 2017The turbocharger on a 2014 Range Rover Sport experienced a failure after accumulating 20,000 miles.
Bodywork · November 2017A fault with the tailgate mechanism was reported on a 2015 Range Rover Sport model.
Exhaust · October 2017A Range Rover 4.4 TDV8 diesel experienced a double diesel particulate filter failure, requiring repair.
Electrics · October 2017The infotainment system of a 2014 Range Rover intermittently switched off, losing navigation, radio, and telephone.
Engine · September 2017An early "Service Required" message was displayed due to oil dilution from frequent partial DPF regeneration cycles.
Engine · June 2017A new 2017 Range Rover Vogue SE purchased in December 2016 refused to restart after refuelling in February 2017.
Engine · May 2017A used 2016 Range Rover Sport caught fire in a supermarket car park while being parked, burning out the engine compartment.
Electrics · June 2016Infotainment system failure in a Range Rover L322 due to water ingress was fixed by installing a water shedder.
Electrics · June 2016A 2015 Range Rover Sport was stranded multiple times due to intensely frustrating ignition module software problems.
Engine · October 2015A seven-year-old Range Rover L322 3.6 V8 diesel suffered engine and gearbox failure at 68,000 miles, with a £25,000 repair quote.
Bodywork · October 2014A 2015 Range Rover had its tailgate open while driving at speed, despite a recall repair, endangering dogs in the car.
Electrics · October 2014A 2013 Range Rover Sport 3.0 diesel had intermittent charging problems and steering control failures, resolved by an alternator change.
Electrics · September 2014The ignition lock failed on a 2006 Range Rover Vogue, and the replacement part was unavailable for a month.
Bodywork · July 2014A 2013 Range Rover Sport had a shrinking hatchback seal, leaving a gap up to 10mm where it met the bumper cover.
Gearbox and clutch · May 2014A 2007 Range Rover Vogue with 96,000 miles experienced transmission failure; Land Rover offered 25% goodwill towards the £4,000 repair.
Fuel system · April 2014A 2010 Range Rover Vogue SE with 50,000 miles had an intermittently failing fuel gauge.
Exhaust · November 2013An older 3.6 TDV8 Range Rover experienced DPF problems when driven short distances.
Brakes · August 2013A 3-year-old diesel Range Rover with 38,000 miles had a brake warning light failure, leading to seized rear callipers and significant damage.
Engine · August 2013A TDV8 Range Rover produced thick black smoke during acceleration, with turbo oil seals suspected as the cause of the issue.
Electrics · May 2013A 2011 Range Rover spontaneously combusted, possibly due to an electrical problem or insufficient turbo cooling.
What owners like about the L322 / L405 / D3 / D4
17 notes
August 2017A 2007 Range Rover Vogue 4.2 supercharged petrol achieved 100,000 miles with total reliability over 25,000 miles of ownership.
January 2014The 3.6 TDV8 engine in the Range Rover did not include a DPF until 2010.
July 2008The 2009 Autobiography model featured extensive luxurious semi-aniline leather upholstery throughout the cabin, including the facia, doors, seats, and centre console.
The Range Rover P38 model offers an undeniable and commanding presence on the road.
This model provides a more precise and less vague driving experience compared to its predecessor.
This Range Rover P38 model offers impressive capability and performance when driven in challenging off-road conditions.
This model has a low death rate from accidents, scoring 3 out of 9 points.
The interior of this Range Rover model is both luxurious and modern, featuring an architectural design theme.
This model achieved an excellent four-star result for occupant protection in 2002 NCAP impact assessments.
This vehicle provides superb handling characteristics, performing well both on and off the road.
This Range Rover is the lightest model ever, attributed to its all-aluminium body construction.
The Range Rover offers significant improvements in the amount of rear passenger legroom and space.
The Range Rover achieved a Five Star Euro NCAP rating, with 91% adult and 84% child protection.
The Range Rover provides an excellent quality of ride, ensuring comfort for occupants.
The Range Rover features an opulent and luxurious interior design, enhancing cabin comfort.
The 2013 Range Rover offers exceptional off-road capability, making it highly competent in challenging terrain.
This 2013 Range Rover model boasts an impressive wading depth of 850mm, enhancing its all-terrain performance.
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Repair costs are typical UK ranges, not quotes. Actual cost depends on condition and garage.Data last verified: June 2026
Land Rover Range Rover buying questions
Is a used Land Rover Range Rover reliable?
The Land Rover Range Rover has 2 known faults in our database, 2 of them rated high severity. The most serious are electrics (extreme vulnerability to keyless relay theft) and suspension (air suspension compressor failure, leaking air struts, and faulty ride height sensors). None of them makes the car a bad buy on its own; the risk is a seller who knows and says nothing.
Which Land Rover Range Rover years should I avoid?
No Land Rover Range Rover year is a write-off, but the L322 / L405 / D3 / D4 (2002 to 2022) carries the most serious faults: electrics and suspension. Year matters less than whether the specific car has had the known fixes, so check the history for them.
What should I check when viewing a used Land Rover Range Rover?
Ask the seller about the electrics and suspension faults on this page and whether they have been fixed, with invoices. On the test drive watch for car stolen off driveway overnight without keys and 'Suspension Fault' warning on dash. Read the MOT history for repeat advisories, then paste the advert into the free check, which reads it against its known faults before you travel. Check a Land Rover Range Rover advert →
What is the real MPG of a Land Rover Range Rover?
Owners report 26.5 mpg on average across the Land Rover Range Rover engines with data, about 90% of the official combined figure. The gap between official and real-world economy varies a lot by engine, so the Real MPG page lists every engine and generation separately, from 413 owner submissions. Land Rover Range Rover Real MPG by engine →
Where this Land Rover Range Rover fault data comes from
If you used to check the Honest John “Good & Bad” section before the site closed in 2026, this page is where that information now lives. We rebuilt the Land Rover Range Rover owner-report history from the archived Honest John dataset, added our own research, specialist and owner-club sources and DVSA recall data, and we keep it free. Each fault above is badged with its source. The same data feeds our free advert check, which reads a listing against every known fault for the exact engine and year.
Knowing what a Land Rover Range Rover goes wrong with is half of it. The rest is reading the advert and checking the car's history before you hand any money over.