Land Rover Range Rover Sport Common Faults

27
Fault Reports
26
Solved
7
Model Years
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📊 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Data Score

Reliability Score
48/100
Below Average
Resolution Rate
96%
26 of 27 confirmed fixed
Risk Level
Low
1 serious/critical case
Maintenance Complexity
High
7 systems affected

📐 The MyCarFault Score blends this model's resolution rate (% of reports with a confirmed fix) and severity mix of its 27 reported cases. It reflects our database only, not a manufacturer or third-party rating.

📋 Most Reported Problems

🗂️ Problem Categories

Which vehicle systems generate the most reports for the Land Rover Range Rover Sport, based on all 27 cases on this page.

Engine
8 (30%)
Electrical
5 (19%)
Suspension
4 (15%)
Transmission
3 (11%)
Exhaust
3 (11%)
Fuel System
2 (7%)
Brakes
2 (7%)

🛠️ High maintenance complexity — issues span 7 different systems, with an average reported repair cost of $1,502. Models touching fewer systems are generally simpler and cheaper to keep on top of.

⚡ Quick Summary
Fault Reports
27
26 with confirmed fix
Est. Repair Cost
$1,502
avg · $375–$2150 range
Severity Mix
Critical 4%
Fix Rate
96%
of reported faults solved

Land Rover Range Rover Sport owners have reported 27 fault cases on MyCarFault, including Land Rover Range Rover Sport air suspension compressor failure, Range Rover Sport SDV6 timing chain failure, Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2012 P0300 random misfire rough idle, Range Rover Sport 2014 air suspension compressor failure and Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2022 Timing chain rattle on cold start. 96% of reported issues have a confirmed fix.

📋 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Overview

The Land Rover Range Rover Sport has 27 owner-reported faults recorded on MyCarFault. Documented issues include Land Rover Range Rover Sport air suspension compressor failure, Range Rover Sport SDV6 timing chain failure, Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2012 P0300 random misfire rough idle, Range Rover Sport 2014 air suspension compressor failure, and Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2022 Timing chain rattle on cold start.

The majority of reported faults are rated critical severity. 96% of reported issues have a confirmed driver-verified fix.

Estimated repair costs based on owner-reported data range from $375 to $2150, with an average of $1,502 USD. Costs vary by fault type, garage type, and parts availability in your region.

Long-term Land Rover Range Rover Sport ownership appears manageable based on community data. A high proportion of reported faults have confirmed fixes, suggesting problems are diagnosable and repairable by informed owners and independent garages.

🔍 Reliability Snapshot

Fault Reports
27
Verified Fixes
26
Avg Severity
Critical
Est. Repair Cost
$1,502
Most Common Issue
Land Rover Range Rover Sport air suspens…
Owner Confidence
High

💰 Repair Cost Insight

Based on 27 owner-reported Land Rover Range Rover Sport fault cases where cost data was provided:

Average Cost
$1,502
Lowest Estimate
$375
Highest Estimate
$2,150

Estimates are owner-reported and vary by region, garage type, and parts availability. Independent specialists typically charge 30–50% less than main dealers for the same repair.

💡 Should You Buy a Used Land Rover Range Rover Sport?

Reports on File
27
Resolution Rate
96%
Most-Affected System
Engine
Risk Level
Low

Thinking about buying a used Land Rover Range Rover Sport? Here is what our fault data suggests.

The Land Rover Range Rover Sport has a significant number of community-reported faults. This does not necessarily mean the car is unreliable — high fault counts often reflect high ownership numbers. Focus on whether the known issues on this page have been addressed on the specific car you are viewing.

The most reported issue is "Land Rover Range Rover Sport air suspension compressor failure". Ask the seller specifically about this before committing to a purchase, and have an independent mechanic check for it during a pre-purchase inspection.

An independent pre-purchase inspection (PPI) is strongly recommended regardless of the seller's assurances or the car's service history.

❓ Common Questions About the Land Rover Range Rover Sport

YEAR: All 2022 2019 2016 2015 2014 2012 2011

🔧 Reported Faults


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Land Rover Range Rover Sport air suspension compressor failure
2011 💰 $400–$3000 USD
89 fixes
👁 22,477
🟡
Range Rover Sport SDV6 timing chain failure
2014 Critical 💰 $800–$3500 USD
56 fixes
👁 15,652
🟢
Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2012 P0300 random misfire rough idle
P0300 2012
1 fix
👁 2,160
🟢
Range Rover Sport 2014 air suspension compressor failure
2014 💰 $400–$3000 USD
1 fix
👁 1,955
🟢
Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2022 Timing chain rattle on cold start
2022 💰 $800–$3500 USD
1 fix
👁 1,879
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Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2019 Alternator warning light battery not charging
2019
1 fix
👁 1,811
🟢
Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2016 Transmission slipping between gears
2016
1 fix
👁 1,682
🟢
Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2019 Catalytic converter P0420 code
P0420 2019 💰 $200–$1500 USD
1 fix
👁 1,583
🟢
Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2015 Check engine light P0171 lean mixture
P0171 2015
1 fix
👁 1,557
🟢
Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2015 Wheel bearing humming noise while driving
2015
1 fix
👁 1,483
🟢
Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2019 ABS warning light on
2019
1 fix
👁 1,283
🟢
Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2014 Engine oil leak from valve cover
2014
1 fix
👁 1,220
🟢
Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2012 ABS warning light on
2012
1 fix
👁 1,219
🟢
Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2022 CVT transmission shudder and jerking
2022 💰 $150–$4000 USD
1 fix
👁 1,163
🟢
Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2022 P0300 random misfire rough idle
P0300 2022
1 fix
👁 1,125
🟢
Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2016 Timing chain rattle on cold start
2016 💰 $800–$3500 USD
1 fix
👁 1,068
🟢
Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2012 Battery draining overnight parasitic drain
2012
1 fix
👁 1,034
🟢
Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2022 Battery draining overnight parasitic drain
2022
1 fix
👁 949
🟢
Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2015 Fuel economy dropped poor MPG
2015
1 fix
👁 917
🟢
Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2019 Exhaust rattle noise from underneath
2019
1 fix
👁 908
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Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2014 Brake pads worn squealing noise
2014 💰 $150–$600 USD
1 fix
👁 721
🟢
Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2016 Engine oil leak from valve cover
2016
1 fix
👁 646
🟢
Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2015 Transmission slipping between gears
2015
1 fix
👁 631
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Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2016 Brake pads worn squealing noise
2016 💰 $150–$600 USD
1 fix
👁 621
🟢
Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2014 Wheel bearing humming noise while driving
2014
1 fix
👁 565
🟢
Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2014 Fuel economy dropped poor MPG
2014
1 fix
👁 298
🟢
Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2012 Exhaust rattle noise from underneath
2012
1 fix
👁 237

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🩺 Common Symptoms
Air suspension compressor failure P0300 — random misfire causing rough idle Timing chain rattle on cold start Automatic transmission slipping between gears Wheel bearing humming noise while driving ABS warning light on
🔢 Common OBD Codes
P0300 P0420 P0171
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