2016 Land Rover RANGE ROVER EVOQUE
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2016 Land Rover RANGE ROVER EVOQUE has 69 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.5x the segment average of 46. The most common issue is visibility problems (22% of all complaints), specifically: water is leaking through the front windshield. when driving it affects the visibility as the water is getting inside the car. *tr. There is 1 recall issued for this model year.
69
Total Complaints
1
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
1.5x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems(top 5 of 8)
VISIBILITY
15 complaints- • WATER IS LEAKING THROUGH THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. WHEN DRIVING IT AFFECTS THE VISIBILITY AS THE WATER IS GETTING INSIDE THE CAR. *TR
- • WHEN IT RAINS THE RAIN COMES THROUGH THE TOP OF THE WINDSHIELD AND POURS DOWN ON THE STEERING WHEEL.
- • DURING A TORRENTIAL DOWNPOUR MY CAR BEGAN LEAKING WHILE PARKED ON THE STREET. THE LEAKING SUBSIDED ONCE THE RAIN STOPPED. THE HEADLINER AND MY HEATED SEATS BOTH GOT WET DUE TO THIS ISSUE. WHEN I CONTACTED THE DEALER IN REGARD TO THIS ISSUE I WAS INFORMED THAT THIS WAS A KNOWN ISSUE AND I WOULD NEED
“WATER IS LEAKING THROUGH THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. WHEN DRIVING IT AFFECTS THE VISIBILITY AS THE WATER IS GETTING INSIDE THE CAR. *TR”
— NHTSA complaint filing
When Problems Appear on the 2016 Land Rover RANGE ROVER EVOQUE
Based on 28 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 38K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 30-60K miles range.
VISIBILITY
OTHER
Mileage figures are self-reported by owners in NHTSA complaint filings. Peak bucket = the mileage range with the most complaints for that component; it reflects when owners noticed and reported problems, not necessarily when the fault first occurred.
Recalls (1)
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport vehicles manufactured May 30, 2016, to August 24, 2016, and 2016-2017 Range Rover Evoque vehicles manufactured June 7, 2016, to August 26, 2016. The affected vehicles have front lower control arm fasteners that may fail due to an assembly error, possibly resulting in separation of the steering knuckle.
Risk: If the fasteners were to fail causing the knuckle to separate, vehicle handling may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hardware that connects the front lower control arm to the knuckle, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2017. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is Q650/Q651.
Fuel Cost Calculator for 2016 Land Rover RANGE ROVER EVOQUE
Live EIA pricesBased on EPA fuel-economy ratings and EIA weekly retail prices (2026-07-20). Real-world cost varies with driving style, trim/engine, terrain, and traffic.
5-Year Gas Price History
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Estimated Insurance Cost for 2016 Land Rover RANGE ROVER EVOQUE
How this estimate is calculated
Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.
Maintenance & Warranty
Land Rover New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage
These are the terms for a new Land Rover. If you're buying a used 2016 RANGE ROVER EVOQUE, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Land Rover dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 69 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐VISIBILITY: WATER IS LEAKING THROUGH THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. WHEN DRIVING IT AFFECTS THE VISIBILITY AS THE WATER IS GETTING INSIDE THE CAR. *TR
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐OTHER: TAILGATE SENSOR MALFUNCTION CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO HONK WHEN THE SURFACE OF THE STREET IS WET AND REFLECTIVE. THIS CAN HAPPEN AT STOP-LIGHT, ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN STOPPED AND EVEN PARKING (STATIONARY). IT DOES NOT HONK WHEN MOVING BUT CAUSING HAZARD AS OTHER DRIVER THINK THERE IS SOMETHING TO BE CAREFU
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ELECTRICAL: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 LAND ROVER EVOQUE. WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE HORN WOULD RANDOMLY SOUND EVERY FIVE MINUTES. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ANYTIME THE VEHICLE WAS WET. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ELECTRONIC LIFTGATE SOFTWARE SYSTEM WAS
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐FUEL SYSTEM: AFTER A COLD START, WHEN SLOWING DOWN TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC OR STOPPING TO TURN LEFT OR RIGHT THE AUTOMOBILE STALLS AFTER STARTING TO ACCELERATE CAUSING A SERVE PANIC TO THE DRIVER ESPECIALLY IN TRAFFIC. AUTOMOBILE HAS BEEN IN THE DEALERSHIP TO BE FIXED A TOTAL OF 4 TIMES IN THE FIRST YEAR OF OWNERS
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐RECALLS: Verify all 1 recall have been completed — free at any Land Rover dealer
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Land Rover RANGE ROVER EVOQUE — Year Comparison
How does 2016 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 69
- Recalls
- 1
- Fire reports
- 0
- Crash reports
- 0
- Injury reports
- 0
- Segment avg
- 46
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