2015 Land Rover RANGE ROVER SPORT
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2015 Land Rover RANGE ROVER SPORT has 75 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.5x the segment average of 51. The most common issue is steering problems (23% of all complaints), specifically: the contact owns a 2015 land rover range rover sport. the contact stated that while making right turns on several occasions, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the steering knuckle had cracked and needed to be r. There are 9 recalls issued for this model year. ⚠️ 5 fire reports filed.
75
Total Complaints
9
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
1.5x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems(top 5 of 8)
STEERING
17 complaints- • The contact owns a 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that while making right turns on several occasions, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the steering knuckle had cracked and needed to be r
- • The contact called on behalf of his daughter whom owns a 2015 land Rover Ranger Rover. The contact stated that his daughter brought her vehicle to a local dealer for service where the contact was advised that her vehicle was not drivable due to the knuckle being cracked. The vehicle was not repaired
- • While inspecting my vehicle, I discovered a crack on the driver’s side steering knuckle. I’ve learned that NHTSA Recall 24V-840 was issued for this exact issue on full-size Range Rovers. However, the same problem has occurred on my Range Rover Sport (L494), in the identical location. The affected p
“The contact owns a 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that while making right turns on several occasions, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the steering knuckle had cracked and needed to be r”
— NHTSA complaint filing
When Problems Appear on the 2015 Land Rover RANGE ROVER SPORT
Based on 35 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 63K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 0-30K miles range.
ENGINE
STEERING
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 (9)
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 2015 Land Rover RANGE ROVER SPORT
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 2015 Land Rover RANGE ROVER SPORT
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 2015 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
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 75 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐STEERING: The contact owns a 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that while making right turns on several occasions, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the steering knuckle had cracked and needed to be r
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ENGINE: THE VEHICLE WITHIN THE FIRST FEW WEEKS OF OWNERSHIP FAILED TO OPERATE WHILE DRIVING ON A FREEWAY IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. AFTER BEING STOPPED, THE VEHICLE TRANSMISSION OR ENGINE SEEMED TO MALFUNCTION AND THE CAR WAS STUCK ON THE FREEWAY WITH TRAFFIC MOVING AROUND THE CAR, CREATING A VERY DANGEROUS S
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐SUSPENSION: My 2015 Supercharged Range Rover Sport 5.0L V8 has unexpected rhythmic body movements while stationary. One side goes up and down then the other side goes up and down. This repeats every few seconds the whole ride, obviously more noticeable when stopped. You don't know if the dynamic system is worki
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐BODY/STRUCTURE: DOOR LATCH FAILURE. DRIVER DOOR LATCH FAILED AND WAS REPLACED IN OCTOBER 2018. WE REQUESTED CHANGE OF ALL LATCHES AS THERE IS A RECALL ISSUED ON DOOR LATCH FAILURE. RANGE ROVER DENIED AND SAID THE OTHER LATCHES WILL NOT FAIL. OUR PASSENGER FRONT LATCH FAILED AND THE DOOR HAD TO BE HELD CLOSED BY HAN
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐RECALLS: Verify all 9 recalls 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 SPORT — Year Comparison
How does 2015 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 75
- Recalls
- 9
- Fire reports
- 5
- Crash reports
- 0
- Injury reports
- 1
- Segment avg
- 51
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