2020 Land Rover RANGE ROVER SPORT

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Average

Quick Summary

The 2020 Land Rover RANGE ROVER SPORT has 68 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.8x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is electrical problems (21% of all complaints), specifically: i have had over 8 instances with either the lower screen, upper screen or both screens completely blacking out and being inoperable. landrover has had 4 attempts to fix it unsuccessfully with landrover corporate involved. in addition, the side view mirrors dip down in reverse and did not correctly r.

5 crash reports 9 injuries

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.8x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

ELECTRICAL

14 complaints

21%

• I HAVE HAD OVER 8 INSTANCES WITH EITHER THE LOWER SCREEN, UPPER SCREEN OR BOTH SCREENS COMPLETELY BLACKING OUT AND BEING INOPERABLE. LANDROVER HAS HAD 4 ATTEMPTS TO FIX IT UNSUCCESSFULLY WITH LANDROVER CORPORATE INVOLVED. IN ADDITION, THE SIDE VIEW MIRRORS DIP DOWN IN REVERSE AND DID NOT CORRECTLY R
• HIT A CAR THAT PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF ME AT ABOUT 20MPH AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE SOS BUTTON DID NOT ACTIVATE. THEN I PUSHED IT MANUALLY AND IT FAILED TO MAKE A CALL UNTIL 20 MINS LATER AFTER THE POLICE ARRIVED. VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION IN THE CITY WHEN LOOKING AT SOME OTHER RANGE ROVERS
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER CEASED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE JERKED FORWARD AS THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LAND ROVER N

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“I HAVE HAD OVER 8 INSTANCES WITH EITHER THE LOWER SCREEN, UPPER SCREEN OR BOTH SCREENS COMPLETELY BLACKING OUT AND BEING INOPERABLE. LANDROVER HAS HAD 4 ATTEMPTS TO FIX IT UNSUCCESSFULLY WITH LANDROVER CORPORATE INVOLVED. IN ADDITION, THE SIDE VIEW MIRRORS DIP DOWN IN REVERSE AND DID NOT CORRECTLY R”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

13 complaints

19%

• Car jumped forward while coming to a stop. Almost hit a child crossing in the crosswalk. Also happened numerous times coming to a stop at the off ramp. Engine idles very rough, high pitch idle, and RPMs surge up and down on their own. Dealer won’t believe us. They don’t want to use resources to
• Hill decent control error, stability control not available error, and charging system fault detected error while driving. As a result, no breaks while driving.
• The contact owns a 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the brakes needed to be replaced. The contact received a second opini

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

“Car jumped forward while coming to a stop. Almost hit a child crossing in the crosswalk. Also happened numerous times coming to a stop at the off ramp. Engine idles very rough, high pitch idle, and RPMs surge up and down on their own. Dealer won’t believe us. They don’t want to use resources to ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

7 complaints

10%

• THIS CAR DOES NOT HAVE A SPARE TIRE. I WAS UNABLE TO GET A FLAT TIRE REPAIRED IN THE DARK OF THE NIGHT AFTER HITTING A POT HOLE. THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN AND I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY ANY CAR WOULD BE ALLOWED ON THE ROAD WITHOUT A SPARE TIRE!
• AT APPX 115PM I HAD LUNCH AT THE MILLBURN DINER. I GOT INTO MY VEHICLE AT APPX 2PM IN THE PARKING LOT OF THE DINER AT 72 ESSEX STREET IN MILLBURN NJ. I PRESSED THE BUTTON TO START MY CAR. I LOOKED BACK AND SHIFTED FROM PARK TO REVERSE IN MOTION. I SLOWLY MOVED BACKWARDS IN THE VEHICLE AND I EXPERIEN
• Land Rover/Range Rover does not have remote start on the key fob, but instead proudly boasts of their InControl App. "InControl Remote provides information on your vehicle and enables you to interact with it remotely. Compatible with most AndroidTM and Apple iOS® smartphones, this service allows you

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“THIS CAR DOES NOT HAVE A SPARE TIRE. I WAS UNABLE TO GET A FLAT TIRE REPAIRED IN THE DARK OF THE NIGHT AFTER HITTING A POT HOLE. THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN AND I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY ANY CAR WOULD BE ALLOWED ON THE ROAD WITHOUT A SPARE TIRE!”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BRAKES

5 complaints

• Hill decent control error, stability control not available error, and charging system fault detected error while driving. As a result, no breaks while driving.
• The contact owns a 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the brakes needed to be replaced. The contact received a second opini
• Auxillary battery just failed with no warning leading to the brakes not working and very hard to push could of caused a serious accident braking system just failed

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

“Hill decent control error, stability control not available error, and charging system fault detected error while driving. As a result, no breaks while driving.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

AIR BAGS

4 complaints

• HIT A CAR THAT PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF ME AT ABOUT 20MPH AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE SOS BUTTON DID NOT ACTIVATE. THEN I PUSHED IT MANUALLY AND IT FAILED TO MAKE A CALL UNTIL 20 MINS LATER AFTER THE POLICE ARRIVED. VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION IN THE CITY WHEN LOOKING AT SOME OTHER RANGE ROVERS
• The contact owned a 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30-35 MPH, another vehicle that was driving at high speeds in the opposite direction had lost control and crashed into her driver's side front and rear doors. The other vehicle then crashed
• A safety alert keeps coming up when I attempt to break. Have had multiple services done with ongoing issues with inter cooler parts unheard lines and supercharger so much plastic under the hood investigate and help the consumer it’s a ongoing struggle for customers

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 2 crashes

“HIT A CAR THAT PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF ME AT ABOUT 20MPH AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE SOS BUTTON DID NOT ACTIVATE. THEN I PUSHED IT MANUALLY AND IT FAILED TO MAKE A CALL UNTIL 20 MINS LATER AFTER THE POLICE ARRIVED. VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION IN THE CITY WHEN LOOKING AT SOME OTHER RANGE ROVERS ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

AIR BAGS(~50K mi)

$500

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

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 68 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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ELECTRICAL: I HAVE HAD OVER 8 INSTANCES WITH EITHER THE LOWER SCREEN, UPPER SCREEN OR BOTH SCREENS COMPLETELY BLACKING OUT AND BEING INOPERABLE. LANDROVER HAS HAD 4 ATTEMPTS TO FIX IT UNSUCCESSFULLY WITH LANDROVER CORPORATE INVOLVED. IN ADDITION, THE SIDE VIEW MIRRORS DIP DOWN IN REVERSE AND DID NOT CORRECTLY R
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: Car jumped forward while coming to a stop. Almost hit a child crossing in the crosswalk. Also happened numerous times coming to a stop at the off ramp. Engine idles very rough, high pitch idle, and RPMs surge up and down on their own. Dealer won’t believe us. They don’t want to use resources to
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: THIS CAR DOES NOT HAVE A SPARE TIRE. I WAS UNABLE TO GET A FLAT TIRE REPAIRED IN THE DARK OF THE NIGHT AFTER HITTING A POT HOLE. THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN AND I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY ANY CAR WOULD BE ALLOWED ON THE ROAD WITHOUT A SPARE TIRE!
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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BRAKES: Hill decent control error, stability control not available error, and charging system fault detected error while driving. As a result, no breaks while driving.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)