Is the 2014 Land Rover RANGE ROVER SPORT reliable?

The 2014 Land Rover RANGE ROVER SPORT has 61 complaints filed with NHTSA (1.2x the segment average). Our reliability verdict: average. Most common issue: ENGINE problems.

What are common problems with the 2014 Land Rover RANGE ROVER SPORT?

Top problems: ENGINE (10 complaints, avg repair $500); BODY/STRUCTURE (9 complaints, avg repair $500); ELECTRICAL (8 complaints, avg repair $500). Issues typically appear around 50K miles.

Are there any recalls on the 2014 Land Rover RANGE ROVER SPORT?

Yes, there are 8 recall(s): LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH, AIR BAGS, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH, AIR BAGS, TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS, STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM. Contact any Land Rover dealer to verify if recalls have been completed on your specific vehicle.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2014 Land Rover RANGE ROVER SPORT?

The 2014 Land Rover RANGE ROVER SPORT gets 18 MPG combined. At current US average gas prices, driving 12,000 miles per year costs roughly $2667. See the interactive fuel cost calculator on this page for state-specific pricing.

How much does it cost to insure a 2014 Land Rover RANGE ROVER SPORT?

Estimated US average full-coverage insurance for the 2014 Land Rover RANGE ROVER SPORT is approximately $2,079/year (suv-luxury class). Actual quotes vary heavily by state, driver age, driving record, and credit — see the interactive insurance estimator on this page for state-specific pricing.

2014 Land Rover RANGE ROVER SPORT

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Average

Quick Summary

The 2014 Land Rover RANGE ROVER SPORT has 61 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.2x the segment average of 51. The most common issue is engine problems (16% of all complaints), specifically: the manager at lanf rover of fort lauderdale refuse to fix the problem related with the engine on my vehicle claiming that this suv ran without oil however this suv was service 15 miles prior of having the engine seized,nobody is whiling to help me and after reading on the internet found out this ra. There are 8 recalls issued for this model year.

2 injuries

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

1.2x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 8)

ENGINE

10 complaints

16%

• THE MANAGER AT LANF ROVER OF FORT LAUDERDALE REFUSE TO FIX THE PROBLEM RELATED WITH THE ENGINE ON MY VEHICLE CLAIMING THAT THIS SUV RAN WITHOUT OIL HOWEVER THIS SUV WAS SERVICE 15 MILES PRIOR OF HAVING THE ENGINE SEIZED,NOBODY IS WHILING TO HELP ME AND AFTER READING ON THE INTERNET FOUND OUT THIS RA
• UPON STARTING MY CAR, IT AUTOMATICALLY STARTS ACCELERATING IN PARKING. I HAVE TO WAIT FOR THE ENGINE TO STOP ACCELERATION WHICH TAKES AROUND 40 SECONDS. ONLY THEN I CAN PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE OR DRIVE MODE. THE ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON. UPON TAKING TO DEALERSHIP THEY WERE INFORMED ABOUT THE ABOVE PROB
• IN 2016, THE LOW ENGINE COOLANT WARNING LIGHT CAME ON IN MY CAR. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY TESTED IT FOR A LEAK, DIDN'T FIND ONE, SO JUST TOPPED OFF THE FLUID. THREE MONTHS LATER, HAPPENED AGAIN. TOOK THE CAR IN AND THEY DID A QUICK PRESSURE TEST AND DIDN'T FIND A LEAK. THIS WAS AN ONGOING PR

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“THE MANAGER AT LANF ROVER OF FORT LAUDERDALE REFUSE TO FIX THE PROBLEM RELATED WITH THE ENGINE ON MY VEHICLE CLAIMING THAT THIS SUV RAN WITHOUT OIL HOWEVER THIS SUV WAS SERVICE 15 MILES PRIOR OF HAVING THE ENGINE SEIZED,NOBODY IS WHILING TO HELP ME AND AFTER READING ON THE INTERNET FOUND OUT THIS RA”

— NHTSA complaint filing

When Problems Appear on the 2014 Land Rover RANGE ROVER SPORT

Based on 25 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 48K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 30-60K miles range.

Overall complaint distribution by mileage

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

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 (8)

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH24/05/2019

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Ranger Rover and 2014-2016 Range Rover Sport vehicles. Due to a problem with the Keyless Vehicle Latching System (KV Latch), the doors may appear to be closed but may be unlatched.

Risk: The unlatched door may open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for any issues with the KV system, disabling the KV mechanisms if necessary, and update the KV Latch software, free of charge. The recall began July 18, 2019. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N335. Note: Vehicles in this recall were previously recalled under recall number 15V-385 and need to be remedied again.

Fuel Cost Calculator for 2014 Land Rover RANGE ROVER SPORT

Live EIA prices

Annual miles driven: 12,000

Your state (affects local gasoline price)

Per year

$2,667

Per month

$222

Per mile

22.2¢

MPG

City driving (worst-case MPG)

$3,429/yr

Highway driving (best-case MPG)

$2,087/yr

Based 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

EIA weekly retail data · 2021 → today

Show:

Current

$4.00

5-year low

$2.78

5-year high

$5.01

Since 2021

+27%

Source: US Energy Information Administration weekly retail gasoline prices.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2014 Land Rover RANGE ROVER SPORT

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.

Your state (affects local premium average)

Full coverage / year

$2,079

Full coverage / month

$173

Liability only / year

$732

vs US avg

+24%

How this estimate is calculated

US base full-coverage premium$1674

× state (US)1.00x

× vehicle class (suv-luxury)1.35x

× theft risk1.00x

× safety rating1.00x

× vehicle age0.92x

= Full coverage estimate$2079

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

Bumper-to-bumper (basic)

4 yr / 50K mi

Powertrain

4 yr / 50K mi

Hybrid/EV battery

8 yr / 100K mi

Corrosion (rust perforation)

6 yr / unlimited mi

Roadside assistance

4 yr / unlimited mi

These are the terms for a new Land Rover. If you're buying a used 2014 RANGE ROVER SPORT, 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

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

BODY/STRUCTURE(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

DOORS/LATCHES(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 61 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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ENGINE: THE MANAGER AT LANF ROVER OF FORT LAUDERDALE REFUSE TO FIX THE PROBLEM RELATED WITH THE ENGINE ON MY VEHICLE CLAIMING THAT THIS SUV RAN WITHOUT OIL HOWEVER THIS SUV WAS SERVICE 15 MILES PRIOR OF HAVING THE ENGINE SEIZED,NOBODY IS WHILING TO HELP ME AND AFTER READING ON THE INTERNET FOUND OUT THIS RA
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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BODY/STRUCTURE: I AM WRITING TO INFORM YOU ABOUT A FLAW IN THE AUTOMATIC DOOR CLOSE MECHANISM ON MY 2014 RANGE ROVER SPORT. AFTER ACCIDENTALLY GETTING MY THUMB CAUGHT IN THE DOOR AND IMMEDIATELY TRYING TO OPEN THE DOOR, I WAS ONLY ABLE TO WATCH AS THE AUTO CLOSE MECHANISM PULLED THE DOOR CLOSED COMPLETELY BEFORE IT
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: I AM WRITING TO INFORM YOU ABOUT A FLAW IN THE AUTOMATIC DOOR CLOSE MECHANISM ON MY 2014 RANGE ROVER SPORT. AFTER ACCIDENTALLY GETTING MY THUMB CAUGHT IN THE DOOR AND IMMEDIATELY TRYING TO OPEN THE DOOR, I WAS ONLY ABLE TO WATCH AS THE AUTO CLOSE MECHANISM PULLED THE DOOR CLOSED COMPLETELY BEFORE IT
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: VEHICLE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM CONTINUOUSLY EMITS MOLD AND MILDEW ODOR EVEN AFTER NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS TO REMEDY THE SITUATION USING ANTIBACTERIAL AND ANTIFUNGAL SPRAYS. THIS IS A KNOW ISSUE WITH THE EVAPORATOR ON RANGE ROVER AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS, AND I BELIEVE IT IS DANGEROUS TO OUR HEALTH DUE TO
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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RECALLS: Verify all 8 recalls have been completed — free at any Land Rover dealer
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)